Today, in our global, highly technologically-dependent society, information has never been more accessible and communication has never been more international. At lightning speed, a global community is created and connected daily. With this, humanity has endless opportunities to dialogue together in commonality, appreciate diversity, and exchange culture.
On Wednesday, September 14, Santa Barbara Catholic School (SBCS) had just the opportunity to experience that international cultural exchange, but without technology. Students from Bushukan Junior High School (located on the Japanese island of Hokkaido) spent the day in sharing with SBCS 8th graders. Together they engaged in snack swapping, games of volleyball, Chamorro cultural games and food tasting, Kendama playing, team building, and other get-to-know-you activities.
“Our goal is to become effective communicators,” 8th grader Cecilia Cesa remarked. “And by spending the day in dialogue, playing sports, and feeling our companionship grow, there was no surprise that students were exchanging email addresses and souvenirs by the end of the day. It was a great opportunity to show our Guam hospitality and our Spartan spirit.”