Here are some answers to a few of the evaluation questions.
The best parts of the trip for me were:
-The Day Camp and getting to know the campers. I enjoyed seeing how happy they were and how they made the best out of the little things.
- The service work because I liked helping the community.
-The relationships and bonding between us Americans and the Dominicans.
-Spending time with the kids, trying new food and learning more Spanish.
-I really enjoyed learning about the culture at the Dominican Republic. I loved being able to make new friends and memories that will last a lifetime in only just a week.
The most important thing I learned this week about myself:
-Is that people will accept you for who you are. I can openly be myself without feeling shame.
-How lucky I am.
-There is always something good in difficult situations.
-I can make new friends even with a language barrier.
-That I need to stop taking everything for granted.
-That I am more capable than I expected in a new country and I can find friends where I least expect.
-Is to appreciate what I have and that I don't need much to be happy.
-Is that I am very privileged.
The most important things I learned this week about Dominican culture:
-Is that they like to dance.
-They are one big family and very nice people.
-Happiness doesn't come from objects, and sometimes you just need to stop and dance.
-It is much different from the US, but we need to respect it.
-Merengue, Bachata, plantains, Spanish and KINDNESS.
-That they have an amazing culture. I learned to embrace their culture to fully allow myself to understand and enjoy their country.
The most important things I learned this week about speaking Spanish:
-It's ok to say something wrong and learn new things.
-Try your best. Even though it is hard, try.
-Most people here are understanding when it comes to speaking.
-Is that I knew more than I thought.
-They speak fast. It is hard to keep up sometimes.
-I need to practice more, especially phrases that are used alot.
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