There are many families all over the world that is living in
poverty and this is something that can be very harmful to a student and their
education. As college students, we often overlook other families and students
who are struggling to get by day to day but sometimes, it is important to take
a step back and remember that there are people who are struggling, and try to
think about what you can ultimately do to help, even if it is a small act of
kindness.
Over this winter break, I am going to volunteer for 2 weeks
in Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic to help work in a classroom and teach
children English. These young students are living in poverty and do not have
the same educational experience as we do here in the United States. I think a
lot about these students as we are taking a course on learning with technology,
when there are some students out there that are not even able to afford a
notebook, never mind learning how to use technology. I hope that someday we can
shatter the cycle of poverty so that all children and students can be able to
get the same learning experience as everyone else.
