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Reflections from Jamaica Friday, April 19, 2013
Name: Vanessa Effting
Institution: Moravian College
Year: Freshman
First time participant in Jamaica Service Trip.
First things first - Jamaica is awesome! The beaches are clean, the water is ridiculously blue, and the food is amazing! I've never enjoyed eating so much chicken before.
Next, there are the people on this trip. Originally, I thought it would be tough to make friends because I didn’t really know anyone, but I’ve actually made a lot of good friends, some of whom I hope to keep in contact with after this trip. We all get along really well and are enjoying the trip.
Then there’s the actual point of the trip: service. I have to admit, I will never paint anything yellow ever again. We painted so many walls that surround the school yellow that it made me dizzy. However, knowing that we are helping make the schools for the kids beautiful is a great feeling. It’s nice to know that what we’re doing is making someone happy.
Also, my favorite part is definitely the kids. I love interacting with them and getting to learn how to play their games. All of the kids are so sweet and so cute, I just can’t get enough of them. They call me Miss. They also absolutely love to play with my hair, which I really don’t mind, even though it kinds of hurts.
I have definitely enjoyed this trip. It has been a great experience, and I hope to come back. I really enjoy the “helping others” thing we’ve been doing and I plan on continuing this kind of work.
And just for fun, a haiku:
I got a bad sunburn
And made a lot of friends.
Go to Jamaica!
Name: Brittany Spinosa
Institution: Moravian College
Year: Freshman
First time participant in Jamaica Service Trip.
Jamaica is a great place to travel to - I am definitely coming back next year. The people here are very friendly and are excited to meet you and get to know you. Take the time to get to know them. There is plenty of time to go exploring and enjoy yourself after doing service. This trip is a win/win because you get to help other people while being in a new country, learning about a new culture, and seeing new places! Speaking of new places, YS Falls is amazing! Laura / 0 comments |
About the Adventure When: March 2-9, 2013 Where: Westmoreland, Jamaica What: 12 Moravian College students plus another 6 members of the college and seminary community will participate in a week of community service in some of the poorest areas in the western region of Jamaica. The work projects for the week include painting an orphanage, two elementary schools, and a youth camping facility. Schedule: Departure from the HUB at 1:00am on Saturday morning for a 6:00am flight on Caribbean Airlines from New York JFK International Airport. The first two days will provide opportunities to visit beaches, tour a typical tourist resort, and the option of worship on Sunday morning. Monday through Friday provides a routine for work projects in the mornings and early afternoons. Late afternoons include trips to the beach and other attractions, ending with evening reflection sessions. There will be campfires, climbing waterfalls, craft shopping at the market, and an abundance of Jamaican cuisine. Blog Archives |
