Hi, there!
My name is Jessie and I’m one of the new interns with
Visedal this summer! I just graduated from the College of William and Mary, continuing the tradition of Tribe Pride in
Visedal. I majored in international relations. I first found out about Visedal
when Ben Boone visited one of my classes this spring and talked all about the
organization and the great work it does. He mentioned summer internships with
Visedal and I talked to him after class, so excited about Visedal and the
opportunity to intern. I only had one problem: I don’t speak Spanish! No
problem, Ben told me. So here I am! Picking up as much Spanish as I can and
hopefully taking classes soon.
The first week here has been a whirlwind, but already I am
so grateful to have this opportunity. Our first three days here, as part of the
volunteer trip, were indescribably amazing. The scholars are so welcoming and
loving. I don’t think I’ve ever gotten so many hugs before in my life! My
favorite part of the volunteer trip was just talking with the scholars. With the
little Spanish I know, the little bit of English they know, and lots of
gestures, we had lots of great conversations. At the end of the volunteer trip,
everyone was saying goodbye. When the scholars came up to me to say goodbye, I
told them I would be here another month. Their faces lit up when they heard
this. I couldn’t believe that after we’d known each other only three days, they
were so happy to hear that I was staying a while.
Jessie and Genecis
Jessie, Mekaila, and Ana
I can’t wait to really dive in and get started on my intern
project. I have always been a creative person and I love anything and
everything artistic. So, my project is going to be arts and crafts with the
scholars! I already have some ideas for activities: a mural, tie-dye, beading
and friendship bracelets, dream catchers, and many more. I hope to organize
activities to appeal to all the scholars, no matter their age. I have always
found that having a creative outlet can be a great way to express myself, not
to mention just plain fun! I hope to help the scholars find these joys in our
activities. Keep an eye on Visedal social media for updates on my project and
the scholars’ creations!
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