Foxdale Reaction

First of all I'd like to apologize for the delayed response, you see I had to go to Philly on Thursday in order to take the GRE exam on Friday :( , got back home to State College on Saturday night and finally I was volunteering with TEDx PSU this morning (which was great) :)

Anyway here are my responses:
1. How did this trip compare to the expectations you had before we went?
I didn't really have grand expectations when I first know of the trip, I already knew we were going to meet older folks which was exciting to me because I love them :) 

2. What did you enjoy?  What was challenging?
I enjoyed the conversations so much, talking to Marlin and her husband which I did not expect to join the conversation by the way. we laughed, were in awe and we chatted up to the very last second.
we talked about past, present, and politics. we talked about the WARs, their children and my life in Saudi Arabia.
there were not any challenges 

3.  What advice do you have for future IECP students taking a trip similar to this one?
Future IECP's:
- Go there prepared!!!!! Think of the people you're going to meet ( you wouldn't want some foreigner coming and insulting your grandparents, would you? )
- Know the culture your coming from ( probably some of the people your going to meet have never been to where your part of the world, so telling them good and positive things a bout it is a great ice-breaker) PS: inviting them to your country is always nice and welcoming.
- Bring a gift or a memento (eg. food, snacks, something from your country, they can remember you by)
- Finally, be courteous, nice and show your morals. Transmit openness to answer questions about where your from and willingness to ask questions about their's and HAVE FUN

4. What are three possible themes for your Source Integration Blog Post (based on your interview)?
Women education in the 50's and 60's in the U.S
Past political views and thoughts on the wars compared to current
Career shifts 50 years ago and now