Fe y Alegria Day 2


As we returned to Fé y Alegría, we were greeted with smiles and familiar faces. We began it by taking a visit to the classroom. 

  
 
 

The students, who are unable to go to the public school due to their age or living situation started to talk about the similarities and differences between America and Argentina. We proceeded to discuss the perfect school and different aspects of education that would enhance the learning experience. We were split into groups and then presented our ideas to the other groups. 

 

After, we walked to athletic fields to play soccer, volleyball, and run. We were split into teams of six and competed. The games were fun and allowed us to connect with our teammates. We played hard and eventually returned to the school where we ate choripan and Asado. 

  

The food was amazing and everybody dove for it every time a plate of food came out. We continued to talk with the students well after the lunch was over. We were then split into groups again to either help with a mural or prepare for an upcoming party. 

 
 
 
 
 

The three images on the murals were the Fé Alegría emblem, the Americas with hands reaching across, and an emblem representing service. An art teacher helped design the murals which we drew and later painted. Although we are going to leave in less than a week, our murals and more importantly, relationships that were built will hopefully last a lifetime.

 


-Aidan Kirby '21

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