Blog Entry Numero Uno..

My expectations for this class and the trip are reasonable and realistic. I expect to learn the microlending process thoroughly. I expect my classmates and myself to get to know eachother in a dependable and friendly manner. I expect my everyone to respect and immerse themselves in the laid-back Belizean culture. I also expect the students to have as much a role in the trip as the leaders do, democratically making group desicions will help mold us into Team Belize '10. I also expect those who have already been on the trip to take on roles that will help the group's desicion making process.
I am curious whether we are going to do team-building exercises or real-life problem solving situations. I think it would help us become a stronger team, and let everyone know we can rely on one another. From past experiences and going to Belize, I know that getting to know your team and being prepared for virtually any circumstance is key. When were are down in Belize. all we will have is eachother and our limited amounted of resources. I am not saying we are going to get lost our first day or we one of us will get ill, I am saying that we need to know we can depend on eachother in good times and in bad. Being familiar with one another will also help us have more fun. Granted we won't know eachother like the back of our hand, we will know basic things like what to talk about or what not to talk about. Last years trip was great, but one of things I would have liked to change is to do team building exercises and have Team Belize get-togethers. I hope we do some of those things this year.
I bring a sensible business savy outlook on our Belizean endeavors. I will be sympathetic to fellow Belizers and I plan on befriending everyone. I want others to bring a cool and level mind to help make this trip the best it can be in everyway.