Extending my education!

Shelby Johnson Start Date: May 15, 2018 - End Date: Nov 14, 2018
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Vacation/Personal Trip
  • San Luis Potosi, Mexico
  • Munich, Germany

My Travel Story

by: Shelby Johnson Start Date: May 15, 2018 - End Date: Nov 14, 2018
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Vacation/Personal Trip

I have an idea for a two-fold trip to Mexico and Germany to not only return to my roots but plant new ones as well. I recently graduated with my Bachelors in Art Education and a large part of my philosophy is reaching out to as many people as I can through art. The schools I have had the privilege to teach in are majority Hispanic, with a large portion of students who speak limited English. I have been teaching myself Spanish for the past three years using mobile apps, computer programs, and lots of taquerias but I am ready to take my language learning to the next level so I am able to teach to the best of my ability. I want to visit Mexico for at least a week to be fully immersed in a Spanish speaking country. 

Secondly, from a young age, I was co-parented by my lovely mother and a multitude of au-pairs from around the world. Each year I grew attached to my growing family of "older sisters." Two of them have recently gotten engaged and I feel the increasing urge to see my extended "family" in their home countries and witness the beautiful partnerships they have found. Having taught young children for the past 4 months has brought me back to a place of openness and vulnerability and I crave to return to the people who helped shape me. 

Instead of spending money on gifts for my graduation and birthday, I urge you to give me the gift of travel, growth, and reflection through a donation to my travels.

Much love and many thanks!

Shelby Claire Johnson

  • San Luis Potosi, Mexico
  • Munich, Germany

Adventure Registry

  • Airline miles

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