This is a pilot study abroad program which basically means we are learning as we go along. We did our best to prepare our itinerary and our students for the work that they may be doing, with the full knowledge that much will need to be changed here on the ground as we progressed through the experience. We have already learned so much, and there is still so much more to learn. The students are doing a tremendous job adapting and changing as our responsibilities change. Today they continued with their work at the various service sites. While much of the work may have been tedious and difficult, they attacked their tasks with enthusiasm and excellence.
We met today with the director of Casa de La Alegria, Mr. Jean Boyance. Our goal was to introduce ourselves, explain a little bit about the Health Science Services Abroad program, and discuss current and future volunteer activities at the City of Joy. Mr Boyance is a kind man with a great passion for the work that they do here. Once our goals were understood, he immediately agreed to change the nature of our work for the remainder of our time here in Cancun to be more directly involved with Health Care. This was great news to us, and we were enthusiastic to share this news with our students. We will see what tomorrow brings.
Yesterday, it became quite apparent that our students are tired. They are wearing out and it was obvious that they needed a little break. So today we gave them the afternoon off. As I write this blog, which is for once not near midnight, many students are swimming in the pool and relaxing in the sun. Several went straight to bed after lunch. Our hope is that this little break will provide the students with the energy they will need to finish out our time here in Cancun. We are already so proud of them. I know they will have the strength to finish strong.
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