Zashira
Psychology Major
The Beauty in the Challenge of Education in Nicaragua
Podcasts for Peace is a social justice community center that helps children in the community of Managua, Nicaragua grow. Their goal is to offer a safe space for children to become leaders and enrich their lives through creative expression, academic and life skills, along with health and wellness. Arriving at the center, Zashira already had some experience working with children through CBL tutoring, observations, and extracurricular activities back home. However, Podcasts for Peace was a special place where she was fortunate enough to build her own classes, teach English, Italian, and STEP, and provide support in community and team events. Her role shifted from being a student in Massachusetts to a teacher in Nicaragua. In her presentation, she wants to share how she overcame the challenges and fears she encountered and how she was able to appreciate the beauty and cultural differences of another country as well as her own.