It has only been a few days since several of our UNASP students from Brazil started to return home. Most spend one semester at SVA to learn English and a new culture. Another UNASP group follows the next semester. I truly enjoyed this group of young people.
Having spent the last 4 months teaching them English (and hearing some pretty standard complaints from time to time), I was slightly surprised when they said they were sad to leave.
"Just when I was beginning to really learn English and make friends with Americans, I have to leave!" I was happy at that comment because it meant that the SVA experience was a success.
I thought of you all when I read this article in WIRED magazine...
How Brazil Plans to Teach a Million People English Before the Rio Olympics
Students! Remember that SVA was just the beginning for you! Blessings and Happy Holidays reunited with family and friends. I will miss you!
Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV) New King James Version
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
6 In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct[a] your paths.
And lean not on your own understanding;
6 In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct[a] your paths.
