Since I have a little over a month until I head down to Costa Rica I am finally realizing that I need to pack!! Aaahhh!!!!
Right now I am in an elementary school for at least 2.5 hours a week observing and teaching so I can get my Elementary Education license when I graduate. And those kids just smile everyday I am there, and I just know that this is what I want to do for the rest of my life! I am still working on my dream of teaching in another country, but my destination is still up in the air. But no matter where I go, teaching will always be there for me. One smile from a student (or kid in general) keeps my hopes alive and keeps me smiling forever it seems!!
Today while talking with my mentoring teacher, I got to thinking... I have already been told that I am welcomed back anytime into the classroom and she would love to have me come back after I return from my trip, and I only have 3 more days in the classroom, so I am going to do a small presentation on Costa Rica before I go as well!
Then, I am already thinking about what I am going to do when I return with the children. I want to bring them something back... pencils and postcards maybe?
After talking with the teacher today, I started getting a little nervous as well! She asked me today if anyone else from MCLA would be going with me (answer, no), if I knew anyone who will be at the college with me for the semester (answer, no), if anyone will be traveling with me (answer, no), if I know who I am living with yet (and still, the answer is no...).
That is when it really hit me, I am leaving soon and know no one as of right now.... However, I am looking on the bright side and getting ready for the experience of a lifetime, a teaching experience, a culture shock and warm weather!
Sorry for the array of topics in this post, just a lot to talk about today! :)
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