My intention for participating in this faculty led trip is to first experience and explore a new culture and second to learn more about something I have always enjoyed; marine life. I have always loved traveling and exploring, especially when it has a positive impact on other people or, in this case, an ecosystem filled with life. As a member of the QU Women's Soccer Team and an Athletic Training/Physical Therapy student, my academic and athletic schedule makes it very difficult to do any study abroad or service trips during the school year. When I saw this opportunity, I thought this trip would be a great way for me to be able to pursue my love of travel and making a differences without interfering with my busy schedule during the year and
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Outside of the classroom, I have always had an interest in marine life and believe this is an opportunity to further my knowledge of this vast and amazing underwater world.
I believe cultural learning is the best way to apply what is said in the classroom to the real world. After eye-opening service trips to places like Guatemala and Africa, I have learned that the most memorable learning comes from real life experiences as it inspires so many emotions, senses, and connections that it is impossible to forget. Cultural learning is also important to me as it allows me to have a greater understanding of what is truly happening in the world around me - it is one thing to read it on the news or in a book, it is quite another to see and experience it …show more content…
I like to keep things organized and on task and moving, especially when an assignment must be done in a timely manner. I find this role as a leader is also displayed on the soccer field as I am a communicator. My optimal role when working with a group, however, is leading by example and doing what is best for the team/group. I seek to get the best out of my teammates/group members whether that means encouraging them to speak up or pushing them to be their best. I feel this role assumes an open communication and collaboration between group members in which I listen to all members to help lead us in the right direction towards an answer or an
Outside of the classroom, I have always had an interest in marine life and believe this is an opportunity to further my knowledge of this vast and amazing underwater world.
I believe cultural learning is the best way to apply what is said in the classroom to the real world. After eye-opening service trips to places like Guatemala and Africa, I have learned that the most memorable learning comes from real life experiences as it inspires so many emotions, senses, and connections that it is impossible to forget. Cultural learning is also important to me as it allows me to have a greater understanding of what is truly happening in the world around me - it is one thing to read it on the news or in a book, it is quite another to see and experience it …show more content…
I like to keep things organized and on task and moving, especially when an assignment must be done in a timely manner. I find this role as a leader is also displayed on the soccer field as I am a communicator. My optimal role when working with a group, however, is leading by example and doing what is best for the team/group. I seek to get the best out of my teammates/group members whether that means encouraging them to speak up or pushing them to be their best. I feel this role assumes an open communication and collaboration between group members in which I listen to all members to help lead us in the right direction towards an answer or an