Tolerance and Understanding

The people of Isla Pucu, Santa Ana and San Jose are tolerant and understanding. They communicated with us even without having a common language we can share. This helped us to bond with these students. Relationships were developed quickly without thinking about who and what we are. This helped me to realize that people are people.  Everyone can experience the same feelings, thoughts and emotion. Coming on this trip helped me realize my capacity to empathize. While doing the tasks, I often asked myself, "Am I doing this because I was told to do it?  Or am I doing this because I am passionate about volunteer work and I want to help improve the lives of many?" I've concluded that I was doing it because my passion and that of my fellow LSI peers.

-Niacka