Anne introduction
My name is Anne and I’m in the graduating class of 2012. I’ve always loved traveling and am so excited for this upcoming Morocco trip. I’ve never ventured to Africa before, so this experience will be brand new for me. I study French currently and am interested in observing and partaking in a francophone country/culture.
This Morocco program is not only community service work but also a greater immersion into a different culture. I’m really interested in how others live, because the only culture I know of is that which I’ve grown up with in America. I’m not sure what exactly I want to do with my time after Hotchkiss, but I know that communication with people is vital. I think Morocco is a great opportunity for me because I’ll gain a better understanding of the world we live in, and not just the sheltered life of which I’ve become accustomed.
Similarly, by traveling someplace I haven’t been before, I hope to improve my French, but moreover, I hope to talk with people. I think stories aren’t heard enough nowadays. If we communicate with each other more, and listen (not just hear) ideas, I think some issues could slowly be resolved. Maybe that’s too utopian an idea for such a competitive and demanding world, but then again, small groups of people are the controlling forces of change. Overall, Morocco is an alluring and interesting excursion, which I can’t wait to be a part of for three weeks.