Day 2 started out in your typical "new-in-town" fashion. We went grocery shopping, and loaded up on a lot of food to last us throughout the week. Grocery shopping with 12 different people, while interesting, tends to prolong the grocery shopping process by 30 minutes. Nonetheless, it was a successful trip! Our next stop was South Street. The street was full of several different stores, ranging from bookstores to extravagant clothing stores. Our visit to South Street ended with a look over the pier, which was both relaxing and fulfilling.
After 2 hours of relaxation, we met up again to watch the movie, Waiting For Superman. From our reflection after the movie, it was clear that the movie had a huge impact on everyone. (The tears shed during the movie were also indicative of the heaviness of the material presented in the movie). I thoroughly enjoyed the movie. To hear the different statistics, and to follow the students through their educational journeys illustrated further the problems within the American educational system. The low graduation rates and discouraged students that plague urban school systems is heart-wrenching. I believe that the movie fueled in us even more the desire to go into the high school tomorrow morning and make a difference in the lives of the students we interact with.
The night concluded with us being serenaded by a European Choir. They sang "Kiss the Girl" from the movie Little Mermaid in exchange for our remaining pasta and sauce. They were extremely energetic and social--a perfect way to end the night. As we lay down to rest for our big day tomorrow, we discuss relationships! Let's just say, all girls have guy problems!!
Anisha
After 2 hours of relaxation, we met up again to watch the movie, Waiting For Superman. From our reflection after the movie, it was clear that the movie had a huge impact on everyone. (The tears shed during the movie were also indicative of the heaviness of the material presented in the movie). I thoroughly enjoyed the movie. To hear the different statistics, and to follow the students through their educational journeys illustrated further the problems within the American educational system. The low graduation rates and discouraged students that plague urban school systems is heart-wrenching. I believe that the movie fueled in us even more the desire to go into the high school tomorrow morning and make a difference in the lives of the students we interact with.
The night concluded with us being serenaded by a European Choir. They sang "Kiss the Girl" from the movie Little Mermaid in exchange for our remaining pasta and sauce. They were extremely energetic and social--a perfect way to end the night. As we lay down to rest for our big day tomorrow, we discuss relationships! Let's just say, all girls have guy problems!!
Anisha
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