Cap day 3
Student Trip Blog
Hello, today’s “Liders Del Dia” were Judson and Morgan!
We drove over to our partners at Bilingüe Plinio Antonio Moscoso High School, where we were able to talk with some of the students and staff about their school. Some of the glimpsers were not confident in their Spanish-speaking abilities, but despite this, they tried to learn the language and communicate through the language barrier. To prepare for our CAP—where we will be helping the school by painting murals—we planned and presented the designs based on the sketches from one of the students (which are beautiful). What was surprising was that rural regions are facing higher dropout rates compared to urban schools, and our CAP will hopefully help students feel proud to study tourism here.
Throughout the day we played Uno and dominos, and at the end of the day we shared a cake! As “Liders Del Dia,” the responsibilities we had were somehow both more and less than expected, but it helped me learn about how fulfilling it is to be a leader.
Overall, we had a great day and are excited for tomorrow. Big love to Luis and Fabian for stepping out of their comfort zone and helping translate!!!
Glimpsers Judson and Morgan.
Comments (11)
Leah Gregg
Looks like a great time! Can’t wait to see the mural! Was great to talk to you, Jacob!
Scott Jacksom
Hi Jacob. Sorry I missed your call, but I’m glad you are enjoying this trip and learning about another culture. We miss you. Love, Dad
Leislianny Torres
Luisitoooo so cool to hear you get shouted out for helping with the translating!! I hope you continue to practice your Spanish and take advantage of the opportunities you have to immerse yourself into the culture over there. Can’t wait to see how the murals turn out, continue having so much fun! Love you and miss you🤍
Lyanne
I’m super proud of you Luis of hearing how proud you feel of speaking your native language. In experiences like this is when we appreciate our language and where we come from! Keep talking Spanish so when you come home we can have full conversations!
Love you!
Cassie Damkoehler
I love this service project! Can’t wait to see the final result! Keep up the good work and we’re so proud of you Ethan!
Jessica Kenney Askew
Stepping out of your comfort zone is hard but you should be so proud that you are leaning into the discomfort. That is where learning happens and journeys begin. Keep making memories and learning from each other.
Ryder Fortin-Burke
Great pictures! Looks like you’re having a lot of fun. I hope the rest of your trip goes well and you’re making plenty of memories. Love Ryder
Angie Montalvo-Greene
What a great project you are working on! I am looking forward to seeing the murals! Have fun and Stay safe, Liders!
Kelli
How excited I am for all of you! This is a powerful experience you will all remember your whole lives!
Morgan, I’m counting down the days for pick up time. 🙂 Love you!
Juan Martinez-Muñoz
Love seeing y’all push yourselves to communicate with locals as you all prep your CAP! Shows a lot of compassion in wanting to wanting to make sure you center the people you are working with and serving, not just in the planning of the mural, but in the language in which you speak with people. Education is so important, and being able to do your part to help youth get to see their education through is a big deal!
I can’t wait to see how the mural turns out!
Love the photos too! I feel like I’m there with you all.
Keep up the great work!
Sara Langseth
This all sounds so interesting! Thank you for the updates.