Blog 1

This semester I am looking forward to reading more in depth about Yunus’ books and exactly what he had in mind when coming up with a solution for hardworking people that are stuck in poverty. I want to become friends with everyone in our class that is attending the trip because I believe that is important to know the people you will be sharing life changing experiences with. I expect everyone to listen and respect all the different opinions that people in our class may have, rather you agree or disagree. In past trips to Belize I have had unique experiences, some good and some not so well, that have made me a stronger and more accepting person. I am not necessarily worried about if I will “like” the trip or not, because I know that whatever happens I will making some kind of difference in my life and hopefully the lives of people who do not have the luxuries I do. I expect everyone in our class to put forth 110 percent effort because this project requires people who are willing to do whatever it takes to make this new program prosper. I think I can be a leader in this class because I have been around the Bellarmine micro lending program for several years and I have learned a lot about what it means to be a team player. I want people to experience the Belize culture for themselves without having others take over. We need assertive people who are not afraid to get their hands dirty, not necessarily in a physical sense but also in an intellectual sense. You will get out of the trip what you put into it, so I encourage myself and everyone else to throw their questions and ideas into the meeting because you never know what could come of it. I’m so excited for this year’s group and the trip is only a month and a half away! Go Team Belize, let’s make everyone proud!