Final Day in d.r! waterfall, bonfire, dinner and so much love<3
Student Trip Blog
We woke up at 7:00 to get ready for the 7:15 wake-up call for the other Glimpsers. Before we left for the families’ houses, we played a name game to learn everyone’s names. At the houses, we spent time with them, asking questions about their lives in the country and immersing ourselves in Costa Rican culture. Before dinner, we had a CAP seminar where we learned about the project we would undertake for community service to support the families residing nearby. Then, we had free time to explore and get to know each other, essentially stepping out of our comfort zones. Now, we are getting ready to go to bed.
Collectively, we felt like we were embraced and included in their culture. In a sense, it was refreshing to see another person’s life for the day instead of our own at home, in Massachusetts. The language barrier was easier due to the prior knowledge we had, which was able to help the whole group.
As a group, the people who experienced language barriers felt included through activities such as cooking, playing games, gardening, and conversing. We all broke out of our comfort zones and connected on things we wouldn’t have known otherwise if we hadn’t interacted.
A special shout-out to our families for allowing us to experience this. We miss you all more than you know. Another shout out to friends, ya’ll are real ones, can’t wait to catch you guys up on all the lore. We love you and look forward to seeing you soon! <3
– Vicel, Yamilet, and Yeimilet
Comments (7)
Yeisha Rodriguez
Yami And yeimi omg miss u guys so much!!! Yeimmy Yeisha papa Gianny Mia And Zayvien
Amie H
Thank you for sharing your day! I am so happy to see all the smiling faces in these beautiful photos. Morgan, I can’t wait for you to share the new recipes you have learned. Enjoy every moment of this amazing experience.
Kelly Salls
So nice to see all the great experiences they’re having. Miss you Madelyn. Have fun. Love mom and dad, Gracyn, Stella & Charli…Walter and Ozzy too ❤️
Francis Bargatti
Daddy and mommy miss you so much, we miss you. I hope your not crying at night alone here I know you get home sick. Mommy said dont forget to show the beautiful ladies your dance moves. Daddy said not to forget to use your butt cream you know you get those warts. I love You so so so so much Big E
Francis Bargatti
Daddy and mommy miss you so much, we miss you. I hope your not crying at night alone here I know you get home sick. Mommy said dont forget to show the beautiful ladies your dance moves. Daddy said not to forget to use your butt cream you know you get those warts. I love You so so so so much Big E..
Lauren, Leah, Lily, Gio, Joey, Chris
Hi Westfield friends! We hope you all have so much fun and the best time ever. We are sending so much love from the Dominican!! Cant wait to talk when we all get home! Love your Westfield crew.
Nat
Hope the monkeys r treating u well Bradley!!