Lauren Kelly Responding To Peggy:
In terms of motivation and what is pushing us in our classroom here in Ghana, i think there is a lot of self motivation. As an alum, I haven't interacted with the repetoire in over a year, but I knew I couldn't pass up the opportunity to come on the trip. The fact that I'm not the only alum on this trip proves that this class touches upon much more than just an academic subject matter.
The motivation also really is backed by being in Ghana and what were doing having an ever present context surrounding us.
I don't think it's over achieving because what we're doing here is solidifying the correct ways of doing what we've done. Seeing Joss learn alongside us shows the lifelong learning that is to be found within this subject. It's a privledge to be here and we're very thankful and part of that is shown by really engaging with the learning here. Our teachers are unconditionally supportive and expect a lot out of us and doing right by them really moves me. This is their everyday, not a class. Thats also why being here in Ghana makes such a difference.
A good teacher can transfer the eye for opportunity and instills the gusto to take opportunitues when they come. This trip has been an amazing opportunity for authentic learning and gaining first hand experiences. We're being pushed and supported in amazing ways and we show our gratitude through working the hardest we can.