Students chose partners prior to the trip for home stays. Each of us spent two nights with our host families and helped out around the house. Many of us helped around the household by cleaning dishes, cleaning clothing, sweeping, cooking, and taking care of the children. Some of the students had the opportunity to work in their plantation.
The language barrier, the difference in social norms, and cultural differences were difficult for a lot of us. Nonetheless, we made it a point to be as cooperative and as positive as possible. Although we were guests, we made an effort to integrate ourself into village life.
Top three photos: Solange’s house (Jane’s and Taylor’s Mother’s house)
4th photo from left to right: Jane, Maya, Jack
6th photo from left to right: Maya, Kira (Cherise on lap), Jane (JoJo on lap), (forgot her name), Maggie