MACKENZIE
Exceptional Education Undergraduate |
MACKENZIE
Exceptional Education Undergraduate |
Zambia, Africa. Never in a million years did I think I would be traveling across the world to a country I’ve never been, doing the thing I love most. In less than 12 hours I will be embarking on the journey of a lifetime and, if I’m going to be honest, I’m pretty nervous. Excited-nervous, but nervous. I’ve been packing and re-packing just to make sure I have everything I need: sunscreen, bug spray, donations, everything. But as I reflect on everything I have experienced and researched and learned these past four years as a prospective teacher, I can’t help but feel like I’m ready for this. I’m ready to see the world with my own eyes.
As I sit here hours before I am immersed into a culture completely foreign, I can’t help but imagine all the amazing journeys I will have for the next three weeks. I’m looking forward to teaching lessons in the schools where classroom set-up, curriculum and overall school culture is wanted. Majority of my teaching experience has been trying to convince children that their education is important. I’m craving to see students that intrinsically desire an education and are motivated to learn. I only hope to make an impact on their lives in some way, in any way possible. As the Social Butterfly of the group, I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to be at the forefront of making connections and witnessing culture so different from my own. I have always been told I am outgoing and personable, so I’m eager to see whether my people skills can cross oceans. With my smile and kind words, I hope to make everlasting connections with the people of Zambia and await and welcome the impact they will have on me. Crossing my fingers all goes well, wish me the best of luck!
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