First day with the students!

Lab went well today and I am so relieved! We had a 100% success rate which is more than what I could've hoped for, especially since we didn't have very many spare PICAXE kits. Also, this was my first time ever teaching. While I've been a TA before, teaching is very different and much harder. I was surprised at how much time I spent getting ready for lab just to make sure it would go smoothly.

Overall I am very happy with the reception that I got from the students. I didn't feel like a stranger intruding into an established group. I also think they appreciated that I memorized their names and pictures before coming to Tanzania. I'm excited to get to know them better in the coming months!

After class today the principal was hosting a "party" at her house to welcome the new staff at TCDC. It was a very interesting custom that involved getting into a large circle, holding hands, dancing, and singing. Some students were dragged into the middle of the circle to dance or lead a song. I did not have my camera but I know some students did. Once I get my hands on those pictures (and hopefully a video), I'll post it!

Tomorrow will be a long day. We're going to Mt. Meru hospital in Arusha to work on broken medical equipment. I'll be sure to take some pictures at the hospital since this post was picture-light!

So this post has at least one picture, here's a photo of the pizza that my home stay made for me! Really good and home-made!