Wednesday, December 07, 2011

First Day at School

I was very tired and dejected last night, and I thought I wouldn't be able to stay in India.
But after spending my first day working in the computer lab today, and teaching three classes, I am still very tired, but I feel a new energy and confidence in being able to continue this project. I was able to set some boundaries on what I will do. And I really liked spending time with the students. Many of my fears about the demands that would be put on my time went away when I finally said no to some of things that Oliver had suggested that I would do. I now think that I can do this, and that I will enjoy it.
Here are some pictures of the Machani Somappa School.

4 comments:

  1. Hey, Martin -- that's great you're enjoying the kids! I tried checking out the pix of the school but that link is invalid?

    Hari Om!
    Scott

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  2. Glad to hear the day improved for you, Martin. I, too, had trouble with the photo link.

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  3. Great pictures Martin. Looks like a wonderful place. I hope your catching up on some sleep. Think about perhaps setting up a Skype session with us here at some point before you leave. I think that could be fun for students in both places.

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  4. Oh, the link works! The schools seem to be large. How many students in the high school?

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