My teaching experience in Chile has been exceptional and filled
with life changing moments. From my excursions, to the delicious delicacies, to
my teacher students interactions, to the bond shared with my host family. I
appreciate it all. My final week in Chile included an Interview with a
Television station, a send away dinner, planting trees with my students,
attending a song festival and a cocktail party with my host family, attending a
send away barbecuing, a surprise birthday party for my host mom, and ...very
emotional goodbyes.
Giving my last goodbyes were very difficult and emotional. I had just begun understanding the Chilean culture and started bonding very well with my host
family, my mentor teacher, students, colleagues and friends. My last week was
filled with lots of gifts, love and well wishes. It was very nice to see that I
meant as much to them as much as they meant to me.
As I reflected on my three weeks here in Chile, one thing that I can say is that I would
have made the same decision to come here. This was a worthwhile experience and an
interest learning journey. The impact that Chile has on me has by far
overshadowed any impact that I have made (or hope to have made). I am happy to
experience this warm, rich and vibrant culture at such a point in my life,
where I can engage in cultural exchanges and share insights freely. Where I am
mature enough to understand and embrace this experience, as some may not yield the
same value as I have due to their limited life experiences. I will resume my
daily life soon and I have been rejuvenated and empowered. I look forward to
assimilating back into my culture and integrating my experiences and new found
insights into my daily living
My greatest experience was interacting with the students and
being able to share with my host family, stories and insights about life. I am
graciously honored to have come to side of world. Just as it was bitter sweet
to leave my life to experience another, so it is bitter sweet to return.
Bittersweet to leave Chile with one Last Kiss… A kiss Goodbye.
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