Cultural Enrichment and Creative Expression: Learning Together at University Settlement

Following an enriching trip to the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), students from the LINC 3 & 4 class at University Settlement expressed their gratitude to Carolyn, their tour guide, with a heartfelt letter. Carolyn reciprocated their appreciation, eagerly anticipating their return for another tour. Inspired by their ROM visit, students created a vibrant poster showcasing their field trip reports about ROM and the Egyptian hieroglyphic letter drawing on authentic papyrus paper.

During another visit to High Park, students immersed themselves in the beauty of cherry blossoms, crafting a poignant poem titled “Cherry Blossoms.” Through similes and metaphors, they eloquently captured the delicate allure of the flowers, likening them to “pink and white clouds” and “feathers of swans flying into our eyes.” This creative endeavor not only showcased their linguistic proficiency but also highlighted their growing confidence in self-expression.

This exchange of gratitude and creativity exemplifies the transformative power of experiential learning and cultural immersion at University Settlement, along with building their language skills. Through their shared experiences and creative endeavors, students continue to learn, grow, and inspire one another, embodying the spirit of cultural enrichment and creative expression, fostering unity, and understanding among diverse communities.