Most Meaningful moment

The rotation in Dominica has certainly been an experience to remember to say the least, and it hasn't even been one week yet. It seems as though we are learning so much, not only about their health care system but about the island in general. As for my most meaningful moment, I would have to say it was getting a hug from each and every kid in the classroom  at La Plaine primary school that we went to talk to. I felt a sense of self worth knowing that they appreciated and were interested in us "Americans". As soon as we arrived at the school these kids were beaming from ear to ear with smiles. They couldn't be any more happy to take pictures with us and it was so cute that they just wanted to see what they looked like after they were taken. It just goes to show how much different Dominica is than the U.S. Nowadays in the U.S you see most children in their age groups with a cell phone and even possibly a camera. We have become so dependent on electronics you sometimes don't stop to think that another part of the world might not be as fortunate to have these things. For some of the children it was almost as if they had never seen a camera before. It was amazing to share something new with them. We also brought donated books to the library to help fill their scarce shelves and I didn't think they could get any more excited but I guess it was possible. We all asked them if they like to read and a unanimous yes came out of their mouths. It was incredible that we could help bring happiness to their day just by simply being there and showing interest in them. My hope is that by being there and talking to them about what it took for us to get to pharmacy school and the importance of school, they will look up to us and try hard to reach their career goals, whatever that may be! The hugs at the end of our visit only made me realize that my hope may come true!
-Beth-