Things are looking up-Saturday International Soccer

India is starting to look a lot more positive. I think I am finally adjusting to everything……that is not to say I won’t have my ups and downs.

Today I volunteered at the Hyderabad International School on the ICRISAT campus. I helped coach girls and boys soccer. I played with the grade 8-12 boys soccer team and the 12^th grade girls soccer team. I had a great time and it was so neat talking with all of the international students. It is incredible where these kids have been and lived. They have such a unique and great perspective of the world. After speaking with them it makes Americans look like they have been packed away in little boxes their whole lives. These students are very culturally accepting. I think some of the more culturally homogeneous parts of America could learn a lot by the accepting nature these students exemplify.

I will probably start volunteering every Saturday I am not traveling off campus. The best part about this is I get to play in all of the sports they offer!!! The school facilities are incredible. They have nice golf course grass everywhere and they have sports equipment for just about every sport you can think of (Badminton, Cricket, Soccer, Tennis, Basketball, Gymnastics, Baseball, etc.). I am really glad I got the opportunity to volunteer here. It will give me something to look forward to on the weekends.

While I was at the school this morning I met a parent who works for the U.S. Consulate. He said there is a U18 and up division for old people who want to play soccer. I will try to get involved in that as well. While we were talking I mentioned what I am interested in doing as a career (sustainability consulting), he said that there are people he works with and knows that could help me pursue this endeavor a little more. I am waiting to hear back from him.