Last day in Trinidad and Tobago brings about reflection from all our shared experiences. We had a phenomenal closing dinner last night at a local favorite restaurant called Veni Mange where we shared stories, connected with partners in the local community, and reflected on the experiences in Trinidad and Tobago.
As we all begin our travels back to the United States (and the KY Derby!) a few visuals this morning on the Trinidad and Tobago Parliament building and the ferry that runs in between the islands outside the hotel reminds us of what each student seems to have observed while here: Trinidadian people have a strong sense of spirit and a culture of inclusion. From the college students and administrators at both The University of the West Indies and the University of Trinidad and Tobago, to the children of the Hope Centre and The St. Joseph’s Police Youth Club, and all the island’s residents in between, we have learned a great deal to reflect on and integrate into our lives going forward. We explored and experienced themes of: inclusion, social justice, globalization, sustainability, community partnerships, service learning, global higher education experience, race relations, and cultural understanding and appreciation. There was and is much more to reflect on from this trip, but for now we begin our journey back to Louisville and bid a fond farewell to Trinidad and Tobago.
As we all begin our travels back to the United States (and the KY Derby!) a few visuals this morning on the Trinidad and Tobago Parliament building and the ferry that runs in between the islands outside the hotel reminds us of what each student seems to have observed while here: Trinidadian people have a strong sense of spirit and a culture of inclusion. From the college students and administrators at both The University of the West Indies and the University of Trinidad and Tobago, to the children of the Hope Centre and The St. Joseph’s Police Youth Club, and all the island’s residents in between, we have learned a great deal to reflect on and integrate into our lives going forward. We explored and experienced themes of: inclusion, social justice, globalization, sustainability, community partnerships, service learning, global higher education experience, race relations, and cultural understanding and appreciation. There was and is much more to reflect on from this trip, but for now we begin our journey back to Louisville and bid a fond farewell to Trinidad and Tobago.
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