What Am I Getting From This...

So a recent question was asked,"What do I plan on getting out of this experience?" It's a hard question to answer since there are so many things I would like to gain from this trip. First and foremost, I want to feel the accomplishment of helping out people that are not given the same luxuries and opportunities that I get everyday. It's easy to forget that not everyone wakes up and watches their big T.V. and go on their computer to check their facebooks. I also would like to gain some more self awareness. IN my first semester of the Human Services program we learned about reflection and how it aids in self awareness. With this blog, I will be able to reflect daily on my experiences in Jamaica. Lastly, of course, I want to gain friendships and bonds that can't disappear with time. That sounds a little corny but when you have to live and eat and sleep with people for a little over a week you get to know them better than some of their close friends. On top of that, we can always look back on the experience and share memories and remember what it was like together. I'm a little afraid of being so far away from home in a place I know very little about but I guess that's half the excitement right?