Monday, September 24, 2012

Today I feel as though we have been exposed to more information than I can possibly retain, but I am hopeful that I have taken enough notes, photos, and memories to carry me through.

Last night we ordered our "Breakfast Typical" to be ready for 7am.  We were all ready and at the restaurant relatively on time, which for those of you that know me well, you know this can be a challenge.  Also, we are functioning on a bit of a time zone difference here, they are about 2 hours behind the US.

Our breakfast was beans, small hot dog type things (beanie weenies?), avocado, 1 fried egg, plantains, and tortillas.

We loaded up in our awesome green van with our favorite driver and headed for the Unversidad Nacional de Agricultura.  This university is similar to the technical schools in the US that have 4 year agricultural degrees.  It absolutely exemplifies what I and my fellow Ag teachers know as one important line of the FFA Motto.... Learning to Do!

Here we met at least 12 different professors from the university and learned what each of their specialties are.  We spent most of the morning discussing what our TLEG (Teaching locally, engaging globally) program plan is and our goals for working on this experience in Honduras.  It could not have been better received in the fact that after a few hours of round table discussions we were introducing ourselves to each other again and really making some personal connections.

We toured the entire campus, literally, and it is so student focused that anyone who teaches would be absolutely amazed.  The students here are attentive, well mannered, and so passionate about what they do.  I met a young lady named Sylvia who I cannot describe in any other way than AMAZING!  She is a first year student here and expressed her passion for studying natural resources and conserving Honduras.  I cannot wait to tell you more about the hour long conversation I had with this young person.  After having taught for 5 years and now becoming a student again, she exemplifies everything we wish for our students to become as a young adult.

My time on the internet is coming to a close, we have been fortunate to get about an hour online at the university so I hope you enjoy the updates so far.  I cannot wait to share more about this experience and the people of Honduras.