Students of GSD Part 2

The Kids of GSD Part 2

I had a lot of fun writing about the kids in my previous post, so I decided to do it again. It’s been increasingly difficult to keep writing about Fiji itself, because although I could go on and on about what I experience here, it would be boring to read over and over. It’s more fun for both me and the audience to switch up the subject matter once in awhile. So welcome to part two of my Kids of GSD blogs! This time, I decided to interview the three students I live with and have come to know these past 2 and a half months. Enjoy.

1. Lario Driver

Birthday: November 1, 2001

From: Taveuni

Favorite Subject: Math

Hobby: Rugby

Career Goal: Fireman

2. Sevania (Seva) Numitaka

Birthday: August 20, 1999

From: Rakiraki

Favorite Subject: Math

Hobby: Rugby

Career Goal: Carpenter

3. Tiare Baikitea

Birthday: January 15, 2000

From: Kiribati

Favorite Subject: Math and English

Hobby: Rugby (surprise)

Career Goal: Teacher

These boys were some of the first people I met in Fiji, and they have been my friends for more than two months now. As you can see from the picture, they are all prefects at the school and Tiare is actually head boy. They’re all intelligent, mature boys who set a good example for the younger ones at school on a daily basis. They work hard in the hostel to help keep it clean, and never complain. They love to laugh, and are always joking around with me at the hostel. I’m glad I can call them my friends and I wish them the absolute best in life.

As a quick aside, I went to Sigatoka this weekend and had an absolute blast. Sigatoka is the “countryside” of Fiji, and is known for its river, the “Sigatoka River” and its beautiful sand dune national park. Here’s some pictures (sorry I took them with my phone):

The view from the top looking down on the village where I stayed

The dunes

View of the sea from the dunes

Beautiful sunset below the dunes- you bet I swam!

I’m coming up on the end of my stay, so the next blog might be my last. I want to enjoy my last 2 and a half weeks here and really focus on the experience of being in Fiji. As always, thank you for reading, and be sure to check in next time!