Firstly, we were given the Charlie tickets, 
which I really liked because we can have unlimited rides within Boston area and its of 7 days validation. After that, we went to another building where our lectures will be conducted. I am amazed by the building structures.
High ceiling in our main classroom 
and nice designs in the building
. I could feel the strong sense of Wheelock culture and commission in the building. 
Next, we were left free to walk around in the city and make explorations. We walked for quite a while to find a halal restaurant for our friend, but had a great time exploring the city. We took the T to the Harvard station 
and head for the dragon boat festival. 
However, we could not find it and it was very serene in the park. 
Thus, we made our own video of us pretending to row the boats and compete in the race. It was hilarious and I am happy that we had a great time ourselves. Next we went shopping for a while and explored more areas in Boston. 
Sleep was fine and I am excited about school tomorrow! 
Lesson was interesting as we recapped on the critical thinking processes and Professor Felicity lectured about the critical pedagogy. This triggered our thinking and prepared us to begin reflecting and going through the critical thinking processes again. Lunch was fine and the lesson after that was even more exciting. 
We engaged on topics about education and assessments in Singapore. Sukuna explained some of the Ministry of Education (MOE)’s regulations and we gained more insight on it. I felt that we had stated many negative sides of assessments and yet thought of what we can do to help improve the learning journeys of our children. I do not like to use the word ‘assessment’, as I felt intimidated by it. IN the past, I am very afraid of tests and exams. In the present, I am afraid to let my children feel that I am assessing them. I would like them to know that I am looking out for their strengths to overcome their weakness. Yet, many of us would most probably focus on how to help them progress. Many times, I felt that children knew we are observing and taking down notes, writing their names. I would like to learn how to make assessments possible in a non-stressful and judgmental environment. Thanks to the president of wheelock college, who invited us for a garden party cum dinner at her house. 
We were really touched for her warm hospitality and really did enjoy ourselves. 
I will never forget my first time attending a garden party of my own. 
I am very excited for the site visits tomorrow as I wanted to learn more about the education culture, how educators assess children in US and how different it will be as compared to Singapore. 
I feel that sports bring people together too. We walked and walked and walked!!!! and of cox, took lots of pics! 
hey see this! my fake husband (harry potter) house!!! haha! 
However, when we arrived at Prudential Centre, walked ard and post our letters...
sat ard at the fountain 
and bought cheesecake from the cheesecake factory!
we were kind of lost like how to take the T. We walked a very long way (to me) back to longwood station, then to look for our other team mates who were having dinner at Busy Bee. We then walked back to Landmark Centre and I guess I figured and walked at least one tenth of Boston. It was so tiring for both of us but it was definitely a once in a lifetime experience!
After that, we had lesson again, and then reei and I went to park street, 
winter street, for shopping. It was kind of a tourist cum local attraction place as I saw several locals happily and busily shopping as many sales were going on. However, there was this fear that arise when we enter this shop that is tended by the African Americans. Perhaps they were just physically domineering and we do not dare to stay any longer. Finally, I had my Chinese food! I was craving for it because I missed it so much! I had fried rice with char siew and teriyaki beef! Yeah! Perfect!
At night, we had a meeting and we almost melted. Because we were too tired from the outing and some did laundry. The sleep was good.
We went out for a walk and I am lucky to have that experience. It is memorable. After lessons, Josephine, Wan Ling, Reei and I went to Washington Square and decided to walk down to hall street. However, we realized that there is actually nothing on WS and so we walked a little and we found the medicine that Felicity gave us! Yeah! Nice salesman too! After that we went to trader jones and we were shopping and having fun inside. I am so glad that I went out with them this time. I bought sushi!!!! Haha. Then, we walked down the street to find a restaurant for dinner. However, we visited some more shops and then dragged. Haha. I went into a bookstore and really wanted to buy books! After that we finally decided to settle on Mexican cuisine. E burritos fillings are yummy, but I really do not like the outside.
Anyways, the sushi is nice! 
After that, we went back to the dorm to prepare for laundry washing and meeting. We had a great meeting and I am glad that we get everything into place already. However, the part when I heard sukuna discussing about our class discussion and I got really upset. I do not like her making judgement on how and what we are learning when she did not stay in the class and observe the learning culture of our classroom. But well, I can only stay in my stand and understand that what is important for me in this learning journey.
Last day of the childcare centre visit and we had a great time interviewing her. Just like I had a great time in the preschool classroom. The kids were great and I really love the way the teachers communicate with them and I did acknowledge her for that. After that in class, it was a shocking scene. Felicity had us all sitting down on the floor in a big circle and explained her rationale of what she wants us to learn in these 5 weeks. I was worried because of what I overheard last night. I cried in the end as many of us did. Why don’t they see how much felicity is trying to make us understanding that there are disparity and unfairness everywhere? Why are we questioning her ability when we know how she want us to learn? I seriously do not like that. This is my left hand, because it’s the closest to my heart. After class, sukuna wanted to raise some concerns that she had observed and I do not really think that she brought it across correctly. However, its over. And if it needed to be raised up again, I might have to say how I feel. Then, we most of us met up with felicity to go to a community centre in another neighbourhood and I think that in there, it is dominated by the African Americans. Thank you for a lovely lady who helped us to get there, we got there swiftly and received warm welcome from the president of the CC. The food is good and thanks to patricia and mr cooby for that! Thanks! After that we had group picture and they sent us to the train station. 
So nice of them to take a walk with us because it was quite dark. The train ride back was pleasant and I must really thank felicity to give us such a great time and experience of our lifes.
i died.
7:48 AM