May 17, 2019

Today we went to a school to teach Jr High kids about American Culture. It was so much fun talking with the kids and answering some of their questions about our culture. They also really seemed to enjoy the candy we gave them as they answered questions about our presentations. The girl in the picture was very helpful. She not only encouraged her fellow classmate to answer during group time, but she also helped with a few other language barriers. She said she used to live in Texas and missed it. But what a great opportunity for her to experience living in different places and cultures.

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