We are starting our training at warp speed. Meetings start at 7:30 sharp. There are 300+ TIP students on campus until Sunday. Then, they head home. Our students arrive next week. We will have over 1,200 students with 22 facilitators. We have been warned our groups will be larger than normal.
The students are required to speak English only and can be sent home if they don't follow the rules. Some of the other rules include no cell phones and no spitting. Yep, spitting is a cultural practice here....nothing more to add on that one.
Spent the morning observing a class in session. This was a smaller group (than we will have) and the students were engaged and working hard at their lesson. They were given maps and were to give their partner travel instructions from various locations. Left, right, straight, turn, etc. were the vocal words.
Food continues to be a struggle. Glad I brought my oatmeal as it may be the best option for me. I'm working hard not to channel my inner princess who wants her beverages cold and frequent. The lukewarm options with lots of sugar aren't sating to my royal palate.
We haven't had much time to visit with the other facilitators yet but have some structured social time on our agenda.
More later....need to be at my next training...
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