There was a staff BBQ tonight to celebrate someone’s birthday, so everyone attended. It was good to go and meet a bunch of people, including my cooperating teacher, since I was unable to attend the orientation on Friday; but what I found most interesting was the number of people I spoke with who were from various parts of the world. There were Americans among us, but also Norwegians, Danish, English, South African, Australian, Tanzanian and more. I had some interesting conversations with some, and I realized even more why I am here. I loved where I grew up, and am ready to begin my professional life and settle down with a select person in Iowa soon, but we all need to have experiences with people from different countries, backgrounds, and outlooks on life. I know that you do not have to leave the country to see that, but immersing yourself into one’s culture and living and eating the way they do is a life experience we should all be able to take with us. America is great, but the rest of the world is even greater. Get out and see for yourself, even if it’s for a brief amount of time. Have and open mind, and you won’t regret it. I have taken the plunge and gone to a couple of foreign places, and I am a better me for doing so.
On another note, I am writing this while under my mosquito net in my new bedroom/home for the next two months. I got settled here today and am anxiously waiting for my roommate to return tomorrow. There are no fans and it is terribly hot, but it is cozy and I think it will do.
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