My experience in Jordan
I
have now learnt that just from being in Jordan for a week I have discovered
many things. For one, they are crazy drivers, especially the taxi drivers.
Their tendency is not wearing seat belts, beeping all the time is a way of
saying “I am here, get out of my way!” so constantly you hear beeping. The
call for prayer at 4 in the morning at first was tedious but after hearing it a
few times it got interesting.
Being
in Jordan for less than a week has changed my perspective. The way I used to
come across the Arabs. Due to the people in the UK and their perspective and
stereotype of them, especially when you hear on the news about them and what is
happening in the Middle East. I was nervous flying out on my own due to those
issues in my head and also I have not flown on my own before so I must admit I
was scared.
After
meeting my brother at the airport, meeting some of his friends, seeing the
family, instantly I felt protected and welcomed. I got my encouragement from
God to get involved with the school, helping the children with their work,
gaining their respect and just getting to know them. I could just see that
within a full day of being with the children in the Montessori school, it
shocked me to see how driven and inspired the children are to learn. Some
children are disciplined, they know they have to listen to the teachers, obey
and respect them. But some children have a tendency not to listen, they
misbehave and do their own thing but mostly that is due to their upbringing. I
do think that the Montessori education is the future for educating children.
Spending
time with the family has brought me closer to them and brought me closer to
God. I cherish the time I have had with my family and will always cherish the
memories with them and I cannot wait to come to Jordan and spend more time with
them.
By Stephanie Eynon, September 2012
