Uganda Trip Blog

Hey friends!
With only 8 days until I leave for Africa, I'm getting more and more excited and ready. The group of students I'm going with will be collaborating on writing a blog about our daily experiences. Since I won't have a lot of time or internet to blog on my own, please use the link below to keep updated on what we're doing! Thank you for staying interested in my journey :)

http://lasellgoestouganda.blogspot.com/

12 days till Uganda!

I just got back from a meeting with the group I will be traveling with to Uganda. With every day that passes, I get more and more excited. The trip still seems so unreal to me. I can't believe I'm finally embarking on my dream trip!
I was previously so nervous about the whole "tutoring" thing. As someone who could never dream of being a teacher, I have to say I was nervous until this meeting about how to relay important science material to a bunch of 7th grade students. However, with some quick planning and discussion, my group was able to brainstorm some amazing idea for our students. Since the Ugandan children are more used to a lectured learning environment we are going to emphasize interactive activities. Personally, I think my group has the best and most creative ideas. Now, I can't wait to start teaching and make a difference in the student's learning abilities.
Our trip leader  will be bringing a laptop for which all of the participants will help write a blog about our stay. Once that is up and running, I will post the link so you can follow us on our journey.

12 more days!
Is it time to start packing?

Last night I was give the fortunate opportunity to play in my team's first-round NCAA tournament. After we traveled over 3 hours to Maine to play against Colby College we unfortunately lost 19-3. Colby College, being 7th in the entire DIII league was an amazing team to play against. Their skill level and teamwork on the field was truly fun to not only watch but it was fun to play against. Playing such an a great team was an awesome way to end the season. I can't believe I've already been playing 4 years of lacrosse. I'm sad to leave Lasell and discontinue my participation in the sport. In my short time learning the skills surrounding Lacrosse, I've grown to love not only the sport but the people I've met through it as well. The past two years of my college career would not have been as amazing as they where if it wasn't for my team. I'm so proud to call that group of girls my family.

NCAA Tournament

Photo by: Will Dempsey

Today as I was waiting for the NCAA tournament bracket to be released, the reality of our championship finally hit me. Last week my college's lacrosse team earned our first conference championship title. My best friends and I finally achieved our long fought goal. I've never felt so much pure joy and energy in such a long time.
We played Simmons College, in the final round of the Greater Northeast Athletic Conference championship on Sunday April 28th. The score was close the entire game. When Simmons closed the gap with 3 consecutive goals, one of our junior attackers saved the game with a goal leaving 20 seconds on the clock. The anxiety level on the sidelines from both team and the fans was so intense. My friend Will Dempsey got a great shot of my best friend and I celebrating our win.

Photo by: Will Dempsey

I'm so proud of my team for our accomplishments this year. Not only did we win a conference championship, but our team finished the year ranked 3rd in the nation for scoring offense. We also had players rank nationally in goals per game, goals in general, and assists. I'm so fortunate to play amongst such talented lacrosse players.