This has been one of the greatest trips of my life. It's sad to say good bye, but I know I will be back soon. I think of this as a second home and I have made a second family with the great people I live with. I would like to thank Douglas College, The Uganda Project, the teachers and John Fox for giving me the greatest educational experience a student could get at a college level. I have had the chance of putting all the skill I have learned from the two year Community Social Service program to practice in beautiful Masaka Uganda. The support and communication I have had from the teachers and last year students that came to Uganda has been amazing. all the people have helped in some way to help me learn more about what it takes to be a good CSSW.
The practicums have been great and I would be lucky to work at both TASO and the school. I have never felt so much love in my life form a work place. Just as I feel at home at my practicums I have to go home. If I didn't need to work for money, i would continue to work at both organizations. I would like to say thank you to Martha my supervisor at TASO and John my supervisor at the school for all their support. I believe there is a lot we can Learn from social workers in Masaka and that's why I think this project is great for the students education. I will never forget my time with all the workers at the organization and I have the great amount of respect for the work they do with no money.
I would like to say thank you to everyone that has read the blogs and have supported us students through out are time in Uganda. This is only the second year and the students that are going next year will also be needing are support. I know this project will only get better with time because Douglas College and CSSW program are putting a great deal of work in making this project one that will be able to run for years to come. The Uganda Project will be fundraising starting Sept. If anyone is interested in coming to the events, please ask. The project will also be putting on a run called run to Uganda. This will be the second time it will be put on and it is a great event. once again the three students and I would like to thank everyone for their support. we could not have done this without all the people that helped.
To the next year students get ready for a life changing experience and I wish you luck. As for me, I'm on my way to Ethiopia. Ya!
With love,
Tsion Tekie
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Tsion,
I have been very impressed by how hard you have all worked. I have heard from many people in Uganda that all four of you have done amazing work and I know you will be remembered. All four of you have gone in, worked hard, and have left a lasting impression on those you have met.
I agree with you when you say, it is only going to get better! I have a feeling that this next group of students will have a lot to live up to following the four of you!
Have fun in Ethiopia and with your family.
-Chandra.
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