Final Work Day.. Now Time for Fun!

I worked all week in the Rex Nettleford Hall of Residence office. I was on my own most of the week so I decided to really dig into housing independently. I was able to do some research on program planning, orientation, and hall life in the Jamaican culture. I then added some of my own experience and ideas from FSU to create a program guide, a model for programming, and an orientation check list. Although the week went quickly, I am happy to have come away with some documents that should be able to help the staff at Rex Nettleford Hall.

Throughout the week I spent a lot of time with the Colombian students. Elias and I went out several times, exploring Kingston. We even went to Juici Patti- a lovely little Jamaican fastfood place that serves sandwich like meals. They serve soy and veggie patties so I was good to go!

The students from Colombia have invited me for a weekend with them in Ocho Rios. There is a big beach party and also other activities that are planned on their itinerary. I am very lucky that they have invited me to go! We are also watching the final World Cup match on Sunday. I learned that Colombians and other South Americans do not like the country of Spain. Therefore, we are all cheering for the Netherlands!

Elias also taught me that there were two brothers that founded ADIDAS. They have a falling out and the company split. One brother kept ADIDAS while the other created a new company. We know that company today as PUMA, sponsor of the World's Fastest Man, Mr. Usain Bolt.