Nairobi Trip

The class trips are always a fun time of year but this year unfortunately I didn't get selected for my initial top choice of trip, but in the end I'm glad I didn't. The Nairobi Trip was not only fun and rewarding, but it made me feel connected to my community. I haven't done an extensive amount of community service this year but this was the most rewarding one of all. On the Nairobi Trip our task was to paint a mural on the wall of the waiting room in Wangigi Clinic. Our mural had obstacles, our projector didn't work, but we did the best we could and because of our obstacle our mural turned out more personal to us and more unique. Not only did we paint the mural on the hospital wall, but we interviewed some of the people who worked at the hospital and they informed us of what their jobs were and their contribution to society. It was very enlightening to hear what they had to say and compare it to that of a person with the same job in somewhere like the USA. It was interesting how similar their tasks were despite their completely different surroundings and the resources available to them. I am in IB HL Art and this trip not only stimulated my creative self but also the humanitarian in me. I enjoyed knowing that something I created could perhaps put a smile on someones face, or take someones mind off of a sick loved one. Even though we didn't build a bridge like those who went to Marich I still feel as though we contributed to our society and I am proud of fellow Nairobi Trip attendees.