You think you know what to expect, but you don’t. You have been studying Education, you’ve worked in low-income schools, you’ve been on mission trips in America, you’ve been to all the “Study Abroad” meetings; it’s still not what you expect. You prepare by talking with the leaders that went last year, you make creative … Continue reading Can love be the strategy? #Jamaica
I don’t even really know what to say after this trip! It has been a week since I got back home and I don’t think that I have been able to process it all yet. The experience to work with the students of Jamaica was an amazing experience that I will never forget. The smiles … Continue reading Words cannot even come to explain! #Jamaica
If dislike is the opposite of like, is disaster the opposite of aster? The decision to be a part of the Jamaica Education study abroad program was chock full of emotional high and lows. At first I was incredibly excited to have the opportunity to travel to Jamaica and teach for a week. I spent … Continue reading Feeling the Aster – Jamaica 2015
My heart is so full with the beautiful connections and memories that I have made with my Jamaican students while studying abroad. My favorite part of the trip was receiving all the generous love from the students at St. Paul Primary. From the moment I walked into the school, I was welcomed with numerous hugs … Continue reading My heart is so full! #Jamaica
This study abroad program to Jamaica from St Peterburg College has been such an amazing experience so far and I’m truly blessed to have had this opportunity. My group consisted of 6 girls and Mrs. Krueger, who’s our instructor, and this trip has been a bonding moment for us girls. One of the best things … Continue reading Jamaica Dental Hygiene: all about that “one love”
This week has been an amazing one. The care that we have provided for the residents of Jamaica has been heart warming. The children here are so grateful and polite. This trip has made me very grateful for all the things that I have. I can’t wait to get back home and share all my … Continue reading SPC Dental Hygiene students in Jamaica
Back to SeaFord town today! Except today I worked! I worked my butt off! It was “children’s day”! I worked so hard that I didn’t have a chance to use the restroom or eat lunch! As a group we placed 77 sealants! I enjoyed working with the children. It made me so sad to see … Continue reading Excitement and hard work at SeaFord Town
Today in Jamaica I worked at the clinic at Seaford Town. It was an hour and a half drive up a small lane with very little room for two cars up a mountain. The drive was beautiful! After finishing up at this clinic, I had one of the greatest experiences today to look back on. … Continue reading #Jamaica Reflection: Thankful
Coming into this experience, I was unsure of what to expect. I have worked with plenty of kids during my short 21 years of life, but none of them touched my heart quite like the students of Peggy Barry Primary in Jamaica. The students have so little, yet enjoy every bit of what they have … Continue reading Pinky Promise – Jamaica Study Abroad Education 2015
With only a few days until we travel to the Czech Republic, the pre-travel nerves are finally kicking in. This morning when I woke up, my mind was flooded with nervous questions about the trip. Many of the questions were the silly questions which I have daily like do I have enough socks? But, yet, it’s … Continue reading Pre-Travel – Czech Republic