2. Participants
Courtney Ouellette
Monica McKeon
Deirdre Martin-Baker
Emily Kane
Robert Herold
Sarah Ray
Student Coordinator: Kendra Makos
Faculty Advisor: Jessica Dutille
3. 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.
4. 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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52. 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.
53. 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
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56. 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
