Introduction

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Lorna - The wanderers return!

The day has arrived when I get to hear about all the adventures of my one-time students. Unfortunately I was unable travel with them and so must experience all that they have vicariously through them. The general consensus is that the trip was an overwhelming success! They all enjoyed themselves; especially meeting and working with all the young people in the youth centre. They were warmly received by all and had a real connection with the youths they were working with. They all concurred that they would recommend the trip to others and that they felt it would help them secure a job in the future.
The German however, is another story. They didn’t use everything that I taught them but a few German words passed their lips, so I cannot be too disappointed. One reason for this though, was the fact that all the young people wanted to practice their English with them and the students being as nice as they were, couldn’t refuse- well that’s what they told me anyway!
All in all, I am extremely pleased at how the trip to Berlin turned out. Everybody is happy and has gained some vital experience. What more could I ask for?

Gina - Final thoughts

Denero - Final thoughts

Sergiy - Final thoughts

Jasmine - Final thoughts

Jasmine - View of the project

I've enjoyed the whole two weeks, it was nice to see the change from the first day when everyone was worried and saying that they couldn't do this, that the two weeks was too long and the final few days when everyone was thinking I can actually do another week. We've enjoyed it so much, we've learned so much , we've been able to do things we wouldn't have been able to experience back home in London. I think they've been able to do it all here. In such a short amount of time they've learnt so much about themselves, so much about the world, so much about people, it's just been a really rewarding experience. I think we've all taken something from the whole two weeks.

Gina - Reflective Diary

Today's session was on S.T.I's. The young people had to brain storm all the S.T.I's that they knew and I would give them facts about them, we also had a leaving party. I was very disappointed that some of the young people didn't take it seriously. It was only a small group and the guys got easily distracted, or wouldn't participate. I've learnt that I can control my emotions when it comes to young people. Asking open questions helps young people get involved and to know when to stop an activity that the young people are not enjoying. I have learnt to ask previously if the activity that I'm planning will be enjoyable to them and to have more activities for the young people to do.

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