Wonderful Graduation

Colbert, one of my students and also my French teacher, is the principal of a language school in Grand Goave called ‘The Wonderful English, French and Spanish Institute’. I have spent some time visiting his school and helping wherever I am needed. I even had the chance to give an exam at the end of the term.

Last Thursday was the school’s graduation and Colbert asked me if I would be willing to hand out the certificates to the graduates. Of course I said I would, and it turned out to be a really cool experience. Colbert and all the staff and students at the school were really excited to have me there! It was weird, cuz sometimes when I’m here I forget that I’m white, but when I looked at my pictures later, I realized how much I stood out on the stage!

Before we gave out the certificates, Colbert asked me to give a little speech to encourage the students. I didn’t realize I was going to be giving a speech until he handed me the microphone when we were on stage, but I thought of something to say off the top of my head and was grateful for all the times I’ve had to speak in front of people back in Canada! lol