Zooming into Week 4….

I cannot believe how quickly the past month and a few days has flown! Tomorrow is the first day of our last week of "schooling" (as Dr. K just said). I feel like I've had the chance to do a little of everything here in Belize, from seeing a lot of the country, to meeting lots of people from all over the world, to teaching the most diverse class I've ever taught. Being here has definitely made me reconsider International Development, with an emphasis on Education, as a future career path.

I've thought a lot about my time in Cape Town, South Africa, since I've been here. Comparatively, Isla Bonita Elementary School is a lot smaller and less crazy than ACJ Pakade was. I've definitely accomplished way more in only two weeks of teaching than I would've done in the same amount of time in South Africa. Not having a language barrier makes all the difference in the world, but the school is also a lot more organized than ACJ. It has also made a huge difference having the support guidance of Dr. C and Dr. K, because they have already developed a strong relationship with the school, teachers, and even some of the students, whereas at ACJ I felt like I was starting from scratch.

Now I'm thinking ahead to next week….I'll be driving back and forth between Chapel Hill and Wilmington to get all my licensure paperwork signed, do my exit presentation which involves defending my portfolio to three UNCW faculty members, and go to our final (*tear*) presentation for the Belize trip. Not to mention I'll be applying for more jobs, and moving up to Northern Virginia. Phew! I have a feeling I'll be dreaming of Sunday Fundays at Caribbean Villas by this time next week….

Sunday Funday! 

Island time.