Plymouth State University

International Service Trip

to Jamaica 2015

Participants

Courtney Ouellette

Monica McKeon

Deirdre Martin-Baker

Emily Kane

Robert Herold

Sarah Ray

Student Coordinator: Kendra Makos

Faculty Advisor: Jessica Dutille

Why did we go to Jamaica?

Through service, we are able to meet the needs of others,

build community, gain experience, and learn about

ourselves and the world.

Where is Jamaica?

• The island is 146 miles long

• The annual average temperature is 81

degrees

• Jamaica is a very mountainous country

• The main agricultural export crops are:

sugar, bananas, coffee, citrus, cocoa,

coconut, pimento (allspice) and root

crops (e.g. yams)

• 3rd world country

• 2.7 million people

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Where did we stay?

What did we eat?

What did we do?

What did we learn?

We learned a lot about Jamaica and the culture.

We learning that it is important to make a difference.

We learned that we are all connected, we all have

something beautiful to bring to the table, and that we all

have something to learn from each other.

Why was it important?

It was important to recognize that even though there are many differences,

there are also so many similarities.

By learning about other people, it helps you learn about yourself

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others” –

Mahatma Gandhi

What can you do?

Support your friends and family

Encourage participation

Recognize that you are an important part of your

community and world

Volunteer for local organizations

Everybody makes a difference

Questions?