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I am very excited for this year’s excursion to Belize and to form the same bonds with this year’s group that I had with the ’09 crew. This year’s experience will be unique from last year’s because of the classroom setup behind Team Belize 2010. I am confident that the course will allow each participant a wonderful opportunity to discover how microcredit can eradicate poverty by encouraging entrepreneurship. I am also certain that prior to our spring break voyage we will all have a good sense of the country, the culture, and its citizens. On the trip, I am hopeful that we will be able to visit with some of the loan recipients from the past year. I believe seeing what one recipient has been able to accomplish with their loan will prove to be inspiring to the group. Meeting new clients is another aspect of the trip I am particularly looking forward to. One of my favorite experiences from last year was getting in the hands on work that was extremely helpful to a new client.

Because this is my second year of working with team Belize, I bring my past Belizean experience to the table. For those that have not been, I can be an excellent source of information in regard to the country itself or the microlending process. My strong work ethic and compatible demeanor will prove to be essential qualities within the group. I am hopeful that we will quickly be able to establish the camaraderie that was shared amongst last year’s team, so that when it is time to go on the trip we will already feel connected to the group.