It’s about that time.
It’s about
time for the University of Louisville to take on Belize. After weeks of
preparation, students from the university’s Criminal Justice, Communication,
Nursing, Dental, and Law programs can’t get to the airport soon enough.
Not only are we looking forward to
sandy beaches and clear waters after months of cold weather and school work,
but we are also looking forward to giving back to our Central American hosts. For
three days, we will be teaching local high students about topics relating to
our respective disciplines. I for one am really looking forward to it, as I’ve
always enjoyed working with kids. I am also looking forward to getting to know
UofL students who otherwise I would probably never get the chance to meet. At
times, in the Law school it can sort of feel like you are quarantined off from
the rest of campus, so getting to know these students from other programs will
be really cool.
I do have to give a shout out to the
crew from the Law school though. I am the only second-year, traveling with five
third-years to Belize for a week, most of whom I barely knew prior to this
program. This is probably the most stressful semester of their academic career,
as the infamous Bar exam is right around the corner. Despite that, their upbeat
attitude and sense of humor has been awesome while we’ve prepared for this
trip. I’m certain that Belize will be just what the doctor ordered for them,
and will help get them across the finish line. Bring on the Sun!
-Tom
Leonard - Law - Belize 2018
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