Hi, all!
I found out last week that I have been selected to take part in a Fulbright study program in Senegal this summer! 8)
We'll be learning/brushing up on French and learning Wolof - one of the native languages - along with studying the culture. We'll be working on lessons to bring back that will incorporate Africa into our regular course work.
We leave in the middle of June and get back in the middle of July.
I am really excited! The doctor's appointments - and the shots - start next week!
SHOTS?! :o
Congratulations, Rav. I've started studying the place already. Can't see you getting into a militant hot spot. :D
Here's Senegal! (http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/sg.html)
Rav,
You'll forget the shots in no time but will always remember this great experience. Your students will gain from it too.
Tom,
Thanks for the link.
Noble
Rav, what a fantastic opportunity and learning experience! Congratulations on being chosen. Being chosen shows that you are well thought of in your profession. Be sure to keep a daily log while you are there so you can share your experiences with us. Also, in 5 or 6 years you will enjoy reading about your trip again. 8)
Way to go, Rav. What a great opportunity. 8) You will be able to help make learning come alive in the classroom about the people and their culture. ;D Well done, Teach! You must have some very strong letters of reference and fine standing in your prefessional area. the idea speaks very highly of your skills and caring for children. 8) Thank you for that.
When you get back maybe they'll send you to a really foreign society.....like California. :D :D
Good going Rav! Take lots of pictures and post them here.
California... I don't know... its quite a culture shock.
Congrats on being selected Rav, that's quite an honor. Reading Jack O'Connor as a young boy really sparked my interest in Africa. I'm looking forward to pics and stories of your journey.
Rav, way to go!! 8) Keep shrinking the world smaller and we will all benefit.
I am sure you will be able to find a link to visit with us while you are there and help us learn with you.
I hope to run into you at the picnic when you come back and hear your wondrous stories. :P
Way to go, Rav! Gee, a Fulbright. We gonna get class on this board regardless of JeffB. 8)
Don,
Just what is it that you're trying to say-----------You think Jeff might be eligable for a 'halfbright' award? ;D
Noble
Don Staples When ever you type that name now, it will appear as it should. Up-side-down.
Root power
Hmmmmmm. Let me try that. Don Staples ....... ::)
Yup...it worked :D... Staples is a sorta topsy turvy kinda guy! ;D
Those Staples are specialized staples that staples face lifts. They are Staples staples :).
Staples selptas Okay how do you guys do it? I'll put my son or daughter on it ???
Uh ha!!!! you rascals, I was working on this for quite a while trying to figure it out. You are sneaky Jeff
Congratulations, Rav. Dedicated teachers are our future. My youngest son JeffS, a member of this forum, will begin his teaching career this fall. He will be teaching building trades. GO TEACHERS 8) 8) 8)
We can all probably look back on dedicated teachers that had a very positive influence on us.
I've taught in Vocational-technical programs (agriculture) and have been able to see some of the terrific work that the building-trades classes turn out. Jeff should be in for a rewarding future. He'll have to make sure they use their staples guns carefully :D
Noble
Congratulations, Rav!! 8) 8) You teachers are the Staples that hold our way of life together. I look forward to the travel stories becoming Staples on the forum.
I am being unfairly picked upon, Noble made the half bright comment. :'(
Seems right, tho. 8)
Don,
He shouldn't get too upset about being half-bright. ;D If you remember when George Wallace was running for president and one of his opponents picked up on the fact that he had been declared 10% disabled by the military. He had a head injury or something that could be taken as being mental which is what the opponent was implying. Georges response was that he'd like to see some proof that the opponent was 90% sane. :D
If Jeff was too DanG smart, he wouldn't wanna be hanging out with some of us ;)
Now, That Bibbyman is the one that I'm worried about------He's going to Texas ON PURPOSE :o
Noble
WAY TO GO RAV
Take lots of pics and have a good time . My youngest (14) daughter went to Zambia last year it was so neat.Don't pay no attention to these buffoons,most of them are just jealous cause they cant find their way home from work---now how was it I was spossed to git ta work?
You guys are so sweet! :-*
I'll be sure to take pictures and keep you posted.
And, coming back from Senegal, I might get into a really foreign place - France!
And, a week after I get back in the States, I am going to California. I wonder if I have to get any other shots for that trip? ;)
This is going to be another busy summer!
8) 8) 8)
Sounds like a true adventure!! Have fun
Hi Ravi
This is really great to go to Senegal, where is dat anyway, is it in Missouri? I've been to Missouri a couple of time but don't remember going to Senegal before.
I was in France once, over by Strasbourg (or Strassburg if your German). The people speak a funny language but they did have a McDonald's so we were right at home. They have a nice old church that looks like they forgot to finish but I think the did it on purpose. If you go there you will see what I mean.
Next time I go to France (when I get over being pithed) I want to go to Mont-Saint-Michel near the border of Brittany and Normandy. They have a nice old church there too that fills up a whole little island.
Have a good trip and send us some pictures.
Mark
Thanks, Mark!
Wow! Senegal is in Missouri?! Cool! I've never been there! :D