St. Augustine once said, "The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page." Today's students live in a global society, and all students deserve the opportunity to explore and experience the world through cultures with which they are unfamiliar.
Despite the fact the my students come from an urban environment facing economic and social issues that can bring them an enormous amount of stress, they continue to show that they are dedicated to success at amazing levels.
My students are committed to their education in both an academic and personal sense. They seek out opportunities, such as the chance to study the culture of Morocco, in order to learn more about the world they live in and their place in it. These high school students hope to strengthen their understanding of the world as they begin to explore their collegiate opportunities, and plan for their futures.
The opportunity for students to experience learning on the international stage has long been relegated to those who are financially able to attain these goals. However, my colleagues and I believe that these experiences should be available to all students.
My Project
In the months leading up to their trip, my students begin conducting research in various areas of the culture of Morocco. For many students, this is the first time they are able to completely self-direct their learning, focusing on various aspects of culture- from fashion trends and choices, to studying the education system in the country they visit. Students will conclude their research by visiting the country they are studying, gaining the chance to live like a local and to see the world from a new perspective. Students gain the opportunity to grow as individuals and as learners as they gain college credit for their research endeavors.
In addition, students have the opportunity to give back. They will be volunteering their time in local communities, participating in activities as diverse as visiting local schools and working with local farmers to better understand the way of life in the country.
In funding this grant, you will help to fund the trips of 5 students who are in great economic need.
These students will be able to compare their experience in a western nation to the experience of teenagers living in a world vastly different from their own. You will help to instill a love of learning that will carry these students through their academic careers at the university level, as well as in their professional endeavors.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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