BRITTANY
Elementary Education Undergraduate |
BRITTANY
Elementary Education Undergraduate |
My journey to Dominican Republic is calling, and I must go. I felt incredibly blessed when I received the acceptance email for the program, but now that my departure is four days near, I am feeling even more humbled by the outpouring support, love, and encouragement of my family and friends. There is something about traveling that always ignites a spark within me. Its the food for my soul. A breath of fresh air. What a perfect opportunity to travel through SUNY Buffalo State's IPDS program to enhance my career as an educator, while learning about myself, experiencing diversity, and getting to travel to a third world country all in one. This opportunity was a perfect fit for me and I could not be more anxious to begin this journey!
Leaving my home of twenty one years, my family, friends, and familiarities, became more real today as I finished collecting all the materials I need for the trip. My mother and I spent the day together, got our nails done, got lunch, and went shopping for the rest of what I needed before I leave. I have a new found appreciation for quality time with my family and I have not even departed yet. I can only hope that this experience allows me to become more humbled than I have already become, and to open my eyes to worldly experiences that molds who I am as a human being, and as a future educator. Everyone keeps asking me if I am scared to leave, and my answer is always no. The best word I could use to describe how I am feeling is anxious. I've been waiting all semester long to embark on this journey and I want to make a difference to the lives I come across during my time spent in Dominican Republic. Genuinely impacting lives of others, especially stemming from a life different than my own, is the prerogative during my trip. I am excited to see the Dominican way of life, including their culture, and to be surrounded by warm weather and beautiful scenery! Wish me luck! Stay tuned for my next post from the Dominican Republic...
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Sarge
12/30/2016 10:01:17 pm
I wish you nothing but the best in this adventure. I'm thinking that those that you will come across in the Dominican Republic are going to be blessed and your experiences learned from them will assist you and be with you for your lifetime. God Bless you, Britt. You're going to do great!
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Onnika
12/30/2016 10:11:41 pm
I am so proud of you Brittany, and I know this experience will be nothing short of amazing for you. I cannot wait to read about your experience, triumphs, and memories. You are going to grow so much from traveling to the Dominican and I know you will touch the hearts of many people there. Love you always ❤
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Pixita del Prado Hill
1/4/2017 08:28:50 am
Hi Brittany, it's so great to see/read your blog! I'm excited to hear about your experiences and research :) Safe travels and all my best! Dr. del Prado
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