When it rains…it pours in Jamaica
“What is going on?” I wondered while finding shelter and looking up at the Sangicor bank, thinking someone must be out of their minds. “Were they watering flowers up there?” […]
Shopping Downtown Kingston
via Shopping Downtown Kingston
Face the Facts
More than a year has passed since I’ve been studying in Jamaica, and the end date for the MBA program is approaching. Now, I must make the decision whether or not I want to stay or go. Do I follow my heart?
Jamaica Bitter and Sweet
Now that I’ve been here for close to two months, Jamaica is slowly revealing its flaws to me. It wasn’t long that I accepted that some days I’ll have to bathe with cold water; but I did not anticipate having to bathe from a basin. This was not in the travel […]
Finding Balance
Deciding to turn down my books, shut the laptop lid, and spend time with Jamaica so that I could go swim in the river.
Shopping Downtown Kingston
Shopping downtown Kingston, Jamaica for groceries, and household supplies to prepare my campus apartment with Patrice, who did the hard work for me, as I familiarize myself with vendors in Jamaica.
Jamaican nuisances: Things that bugs me here
1. Ants: The ants are not my friend. They go everywhere.. in my clothes, my food, they bite me and crawl on my computer. I hear they chew electrical cords so I have to make sure my computer is safe. They make rows on the walls but I have no idea […]
The End: Thank you
Thank you to all who followed my journey to Jamaica. For the most part I have accomplished everything I set out to do. Unfortunately I did not stay in any resort and I did not visit 5 parishes in the south west part of Jamaica. I’m not completely unhappy about […]
Wrapping up: The day before the last day…
Tuesday was my last full day in Jamaica and I wanted to make the best of it. I had a list of things in mind. There was no real highlight because for me each moment was special in it’s own way. First, I revisited the soup kitchen. It was a […]
Blue mountain view
A peek at what some of the scenery is like… Highly recommend this journey to anyone visiting Jamaica- as long as you are fit or are in the process of getting fit.
Shauna Cassell's Journey 
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