we showed the staff and patients that we weren't just there to take care of them. we were interested and enthysiastic about learning the patients back grounds by asking questions and speaking to onsite staff and doctors to get a clearer understanding of who we were working with and where they were coming from.

We played games with the children, helped them with their homework, taught English and Math, Arts&Crafts, supervised on the field trips, changed diapers, got toddlers ready for the day. We played games with the adults, supervised on field trips. the most important activities (projects) I developed at Caasah were: collages and paiting.


It is a challenging placement. Go with the flow and try to relax.


Gabriela Olivares
Feb. - April, 2007