Today, the school put together an amazing farewell celebration. Honored guests presented us with tokens of love. There was dancing, martial arts, and alot of crying from the U.S. teachers! When asked to share about my experience, I was overwhelmed from all of the kindness. From the moment I got to Kerala, I was treated as if I was a member of the community. I never felt like a foreigner- I was embraced by the people, and the school community of SMV Higher Secondary School. The high standards and expectations for learning, supportive administration, cohesive team of teachers and the emphasis on preservation of cultural traditions and values make SMVHSS a school that we can all learn from.