Cara Gaver

Wow.  That’s the best way I could summarize my experience here in Bermuda.  I really had no idea what life in Bermuda was like and over the past two weeks have learned more than I had ever imagined.  Looking back over everything I believe my favorite part would have to be absolutely everything.  I particularly enjoyed interacting with the kids, learning about the incinerator, and attending the parade but I honestly think that everything that we did was wonderful.  Our last tour with Connie Dey was the best tour that we had.  She was so enthusiastic and hysterical.  I hope she will be asked to participate next year!

I’m very happy that for our executive summary we were able to focus on the prospect of Bermuda College becoming a four-year institution.  It’s an incredibly important issue that I am glad to hear is being considered.  If I had not worked on the college dilemma I would have wanted worked on the problem with sidewalks and public transportation.  I still feel that this is a large problem on the island.  There need to be more sidewalks, more buses, and a more reliable public transit system (we waited a half hour for the bus one afternoon).

I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity to “Discover Bermuda.”  I have learned more things than I ever expected.  I feel like I will definitely be able to apply many of the things I learned to my studies and to whatever my future has in store.  I met awesome people, did thing I’ve never done before, and thoroughly enjoyed my time in Bermuda.  This experience has been out of this world and I am really looking forward to taking part in more study abroad programs.