摩洛哥瞬间
作者:Jordan Agabin, M.S.O.T. 23年，和Joel Soloway一起
从摩洛哥办理登机手续!
问候! My name is Jordan Agabin, and I recently graduated with my master’s in occupational therapy (OT). 在我项目的最后一年, I had the incredible opportunity to travel abroad to Morocco for 10 days with a group of fellow OT and physical therapy (PT) students and faculty. Our group stayed on UNE’s Tangier Campus and with host families. It was an incredibly fruitful experience. I was able to learn more about occupational therapy practice in Morocco and connect with local community members.
大西洋的另一边
The stunning city of Asilah is located about an hour down the Atlantic coastline from Tangier. I remember taking a beat to myself to truly experience every moment here — to reflect on how far I’ve come in the OT program and check in with myself. Exploring this city was one of those beautiful, picturesque moments you could only imagine in a dream! 温暖的太阳, complemented by the breezy air and refreshing water, had a similar sensation to what we feel on the opposite side of the Atlantic back home in Maine.
“蓝色之城”的一夜
Our OT and PT group spent quality time with host families while visiting Chefchaouen, 也被称为“蓝色之城”,” which is reflected in the architecture and local art. I was welcomed by my host brother for the night. It was incredible to talk with a peer around my age, 交流思想, and learn more about the culture and what life is like growing up and living in Morocco. My entire host family welcomed me in for a lovely dinner after we explored the city.
美味的传统摩洛哥餐
I tried so many wonderful and delectable dishes while we were in Morocco. Chicken tagine is a traditional dish of chicken braised with spices, 大蒜, 橄榄, 洋葱, 和柠檬. I had this meal numerous times during our trip. Enjoying flavorful North African food is even better when you are seated on the rooftop of a restaurant in Chefchaouen with beautiful views of the “Blue City” and the towering mountains in the distance.
在兄弟会练习加班
在丹吉尔, we spent time at the Fraternity Association for 人 with Disabilities, more commonly referred to as “The Brotherhood,一所儿童学校. Acknowledging how the language barrier may limit our ability to connect with the students, my peers and faculty instructors came up with the idea to use Boomwhackers as a way to connect with students through the occupation of music. While exploring the occupation of music and play, we were able to develop a special connection with the students.
校园观日出
I never got over the sight of watching the sunrise each morning from outside my dorm room windows on the Tangier Campus. Wherever you are on campus, the breathtaking views of the city will never cease to amaze you. The campus has a nice blend of modern and classic architecture throughout all the facilities. 住在市中心, I was able to easily prepare each day for explorations, 沉浸, and volunteer work with the local community.
在赫拉克勒斯洞穴寻找希望
The Cave of Hercules is a historical archeological site that’s about a 20-minute drive from the UNE campus. Our group was able to explore the cave and admire its beautiful scenery inside and out. It was like something you would see on a postcard. I remember taking a moment to soak in this unbelievable vantage point. 几乎唤起了一种希望的感觉, the contrast of the dark cave and the fresh, bright blue water made it seem like there was light at the end of the tunnel or life beyond the cave.
形成紧密的键
This picture was taken in front of Cap Spartel at the entrance of the Strait of Gibraltar. Our small group of students and faculty grew closer through the shared experience of exploration, 服务, 和学习. 我们分享了难忘的回忆. It was incredible to process our time in Morocco through the lens of an occupational therapist. The experience broadened my perspective of occupational therapy and energized me to know that the world is more than just the comfort of our hometowns and environments.
