Hey everybody, welcome to my journey as a social and environmental innovation volunteer in Mexico Metropolis!
To start out us off, here’s a sneak peek of my artistic reflection: Every day, I requested myself what colour I’d use to explain that day, and listed below are the outcomes to this point:
The primary week in Mexico Metropolis has deeply impressed me with its duality. From the rooftop, I see skyscrapers in a single route and densely packed homes in one other. The cityscape contains uneven pavements and limitless staircases, however I additionally witness the Utopia undertaking, which brings cultural life to probably the most impoverished municipality, Iztapalapa. Regardless of warnings about excessive crime charges and gender inequity, I’m surrounded by kindness and hospitality all over the place I’m going. Mexico Metropolis is participating and engaging in so some ways, and I eagerly anticipate additional exploration.
I discover many similarities between Mexico Metropolis and a few cities in my dwelling nation, China. This remark has enhanced my understanding of the idea of “trans-locality.” It might not all the time be ideally suited for each locality to try in direction of international requirements, given the inherent disparities and variety.
By way of work, our group and the Rennueva consultant collectively developed the issue assertion of “How may we enhance the implementation of the digitization course of to make sure Rennueva has a easy transition for purchasers and workers in direction of greater effectivity and impression?” We’re excited to recruit the volunteers and begin on the undertaking!
What did I find out about myself when working with others?
(Crucial query of this week )
For the primary week, I’m inclined to change this query to “What did I find out about myself when residing with others?” Dwelling in communal housing with 4 different women from totally different international locations is a very new expertise for me. Luckily, everybody has been form and keen to speak about residing habits and home guidelines.
I’m very impressed by how nicely all the students on the Make Sense group embody the Laidlaw values, and I’m delighted to discover the town with them.
What went nicely?
I used to be capable of calm down easily and shortly in a very new nation, with no hassle relating to SIM playing cards, transportation, or discovering grocery shops. Moreover, the residing provides I introduced have confirmed to be very helpful—due to my dormitory experiences. This made me mirror on the event of adaptability; a part of it stems from the privilege of learning overseas and touring, and the opposite half from being impartial and frequently studying life abilities.
What might have been finished in a different way?
I want I had taken my Spanish lessons extra critically and reviewed them fastidiously earlier than arriving, so I might a minimum of maintain fundamental conversations with distributors and volunteers.
What did I find out about management?
This week, I targeted on self-awareness and analysis and undertaking administration abilities. Via collaboration with my teammates, I found how my abilities contribute to the group, reminiscent of doc administration and undertaking pacing. My design background additionally performs a vital function, as we’re utilizing the Design Considering Framework for our undertaking, guided by Make Sense.
What do I need to develop or concentrate on subsequent?
I purpose to learn to keep my private targets and work, and develop into extra environment friendly and decided in doing so.
General, my first week in Mexico Metropolis has been a transformative expertise, full of contrasts and connections which have broadened my perspective. From navigating the complexities of a brand new metropolis to residing harmoniously with a various group of friends, I’ve realized priceless classes in adaptability, cultural appreciation, and teamwork. As I proceed this journey, I’m desperate to additional develop my abilities, deepen my understanding of social and environmental points, and contribute meaningfully to our initiatives. This week has set a promising basis for the impactful and enriching experiences forward.
