For catholic charities I was very excited to be a part of the meeting and the assignment. I loved the idea of the circle we sat in, in the beginning of the group meeting. My experience was very eye opening and pleasant. I loved the different stories and listening to the lives of others. I was very intrigued by the strength of the people in the room and how they were able to leave their homes and for some their loved ones, and venture out into this world of the unknown. These people are engulf with such determination and hope that they are leaving a places they have known all their lives and simply travel to another place in the hopes of a better life. I am venturing towards working with women in this refugee center. I want to know more about their lives and what made them decide to come to America. Since many of them are care takers I want know what it's like either leaving their families or bringing their families to this new place. I think our first meeting was a great start! I'm excited to be a part of this experience. I know it will be difficult and their might be some language barriers but I believe it is what makes the journey so pleasant.
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Blog number 2.
For catholic charities I was very excited to be a part of the meeting and the assignment. I loved the idea of the circle we sat in, in the beginning of the group meeting. My experience was very eye opening and pleasant. I loved the different stories and listening to the lives of others. I was very intrigued by the strength of the people in the room and how they were able to leave their homes and for some their loved ones, and venture out into this world of the unknown. These people are engulf with such determination and hope that they are leaving a places they have known all their lives and simply travel to another place in the hopes of a better life. I am venturing towards working with women in this refugee center. I want to know more about their lives and what made them decide to come to America. Since many of them are care takers I want know what it's like either leaving their families or bringing their families to this new place. I think our first meeting was a great start! I'm excited to be a part of this experience. I know it will be difficult and their might be some language barriers but I believe it is what makes the journey so pleasant.
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Tamara, I wish I could have been there for the first two visits at Catholic Charities. I knew I missed so much with the story circles and first introductions. It made me laugh hearing you guys speak about each individual. I enjoyed the second-hand information and I lived vicariously through you guys. I remember on my first visit, no group circles and introductions it was time for an interview. I needed to warm up immediately. I felt I needed to watch others do their interviews and lead circles; so I may become familiar with my new surroundings. I didn't have that, but I enjoyed my first interview. On my second interview, I noticed language barriers. I saw everyone interpreting the language for each other. All the individuals sat with their nationality. My favorite part is interpreting the Spanish Language.
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