I have been receiving a lot of emails from my program advisers about different job and volunteer opportunities around Florence. The one that immediately caught my eye is a volunteer position at a local school helping to teach children English. I talked to my adviser today to see if my schedule worked with the teacher's schedule and it looks like it is going to work out; I should be getting an email later today that confirms it all. I will be volunteering at an elementary school with children who are 9-10 years old and they are from various European countries and some are from different countries in Africa as well. They are all learning Italian and English so I expect it to be challenging, especially in the beginning, but I am so excited for this opportunity! It works out great because I usually have 4-5 hours breaks between my classes so I will have plenty of time to volunteer in between my classes. The earliest I can start is next Tuesday, assuming everything gets organized by then; the school I will be volunteering at is about twenty minutes away from my school so my adviser will go with me the first time to help me navigate the train station and show me how to get there, but after that I will be on my own. Don't worry Mom, I am going to be just fine; Dad, I know I don't have to tell you not to worry because I know you would just tell me to "go for it!" :) I can't wait to start!
Have a wonderful Tuesday!
Wow honey! This sounds like an amazing opportunity and yes, I will not rest completely until I know you have navigated the trip on your own. When your advisor takes you, have a notepad with you and don't be embarrassed to take notes of your directions. You continue to amaze me and I love you for it.
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