This has been a great experience so far. I have learned so much history I can’t wait to go back home and teach everyone what I have learned. It all became real to me when we went to the high school and were able to interact with the students. As we began to speak, barriers began to dissolve. The little girl grabbed my hand and guided me to the open activity space and as we held hands a realization swept over me… this was all real… her, Venezuela, BAYGI. And as I realized this realism my heart rejoiced. It wasn’t like I thought the Venezuelan people were less than human it’s just that this is .such a surreal experience. I didn’t let it seep until that moment. She is just like me, I am just like her. This is all a reality and I’m getting a chance to connect with them, that’s pretty cool. So far on this trip we’ve had so many experiences that have been… I don’t want to say life changing because that sounds so corny… but it has, nonetheless, taught me so much and has caused me to open my mind and reexamine my perspective on some things. As a future journalist being able to get others’ opinions on certain topics has really made this trip all the more exciting. We’re not just tourist in a different country, we’re actually being emerged in their culture, in their world. This has defiantly been worth while! Venezuela is a great place with some interesting history, I can’t wait to learn more, connect with more people, explore more places. Venezuela is nothing like I expected, but I am glad that by talking to the locals I was able to clear up some confusion and get to know the real Venezuela.
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