The team went to sites around Frutal with Meire and Josney to see all the amazing work Rotary Frutal has done, a high school where we were greeted with great enthuiasim, a primary school, and an old folks home. Back to our hosts homes for lunch, yum. And afternoon, vocational visits. Tim and Teri went to the universidade minas gerais and spend time with faculty in our fields, good conversations about our jobs - similiarities and differences. Isabella and Geovana took us to two schools in Frutal, a primary school and school for students with disabilities. Teri was impressed the second had 2 pscyhologists, an SLP, occupational therapist, social worker, nurse, and DENTIST on staff, and a special teacher for the blind students. This school served students ages 3-4 months to 65 years old. A quiet night with our host families, at least so far.
I would be interested in hearing about your conversations with the people in your field.
ReplyDeleteWere there many similarities? Is the Universidade Minas Gerais a comparable size to NIU? The people in your photos seem so friendly . . . you have probably made many new friendships already. What a great experience!
I'd also love to hear about your peers at the Universidade Minas Gerais. Did you actually talk with people in a career center?
ReplyDeleteWhat kinds of food have you been eating? Have you been able to stay with your vegetarian diet?
The pictures are great. Is the weather as perfect as it looks?
Enjoy every minute!
Hi Teri! We're in unit meeting waiting for you. Sounds like you're having a great time. Can't wait to hear about all of your experiences. How's the food? We're relying on you to bring us some! Have you met any Cub fans down there? Your plants miss you but are doing well. You've missed the best weather! The rain is about up to our navels at this point. Take care! Talk to you next week!Continue to stay out of trouble!
ReplyDeleteThe Career Counselors and Caroline