A meeting with Momo is always a special occasion - Momo speaks about love, for people and country, it comes from the heart and is always moving to hear him speak. It is also the birthday of my roommate.
What better situation to have a party could one imagine.
This morning we started with meetings with Nir, we heard about some different opportunities to Volunteer at various places including the Ben Gurion school. During the presentation, I asked about volunteering in areas where we wouldn't use English.
The schools desire english speakers - but to be put into that bubble is a very frustrating idea. My peers and I are accomplished individuals, our ability to speak English is just a small part of our persona. We have so much to offer, speaking English is nowhere near the top of the list.
Volunteering in English makes me feel under-utilized. It's putting my college degree, my traveling, my training as an RA both at Swarthmore and in Spain with CTY to waste. I am going to keep talking to them about helping the kids with other subjects if I am working in a school. I not only have extensive experience in higher level mathematics, but I also have tutored kids in Mathematics as well with teenagers.
I can speak math. Probably better than I speak english.
They just started singing Billy Joel songs, I think it's time to rejoin the party.
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