在斐济走出我的舒适圈
文章发表日期:
2026.08.16
当我第一次读到可以通过 Projects Abroad 去斐济做志愿者的机会时,我既兴奋又特别紧张。这是我第一次不跟家人一起出国旅行,完全不知道会遇到什么。现在回想起来,我可以很肯定地说,这是我做过最好的决定之一,也是一段以我从未想过的方式改变了我的经历。
在 Nadi 的 Sabeto 地区 Natalau Village 度过的那一周里,我在当地的幼儿园做志愿者,教孩子们认字母和颜色。我还协助村里教堂的维护工作,用不同的方式为社区出一份力。除了志愿服务之外,我还有机会去参观泥浆池和温泉,以及美丽的 Garden of the Sleeping Giant,让我体验到斐济令人惊叹的自然风光。
这趟旅程中最难忘的部分之一,是和寄宿家庭一起生活的日子。每天晚上,我们都会围坐在地上,一起享用美味的家常菜,分享彼此文化中的故事。虽然有时候只能洗冷水澡,甚至遇到过没有自来水的时候,但这些经历让我学会珍惜另一种生活方式,也成了我最喜欢的回忆之一。村里每个人展现出的善良与热情,让我从抵达的那一刻起就感到宾至如归,直到现在我还和寄宿家庭保持联系。
另一个意想不到的惊喜,是认识了一位来自英国的志愿者。我们在那一周里成了非常要好的朋友,至今仍保持联系,她后来还特地计划在回国前来新西兰玩。她在我们家住了四天,之后才继续在新西兰各地旅行。想到一次机会竟能促成来自世界各地的人们之间的友谊,真的很奇妙。
这段经历让我学到了很多关于独立、自信以及拥抱不同文化的道理。它把我推出了原本的舒适圈,也留给我一生都会珍藏的回忆。
~ Saanvi Bharany 13E2
来源: 学校新闻原文 （Botany Downs Secondary College）。译文如有歧义，以英文原文为准
Stepping Outside My Comfort Zone in Fiji
When I first read about the opportunity to volunteer in Fiji through Projects Abroad, I was excited, but also incredibly nervous. It was my first time travelling internationally without my family, and I had no idea what to expect. Looking back now, I can confidently say it was one of the best decisions I've ever made and an experience that has changed me in ways I never expected.
During my week in Natalau Village, Sabeto, Nadi. I volunteered at the local kindergarten, where I helped teach the children the alphabet and different colours. I also assisted with maintenance work at the village church, allowing me to contribute to the community in different ways. Outside of volunteering, I had the opportunity to visit the mud pools and hot springs, as well as the beautiful Garden of the Sleeping Giant, which gave me a chance to experience Fiji's incredible natural beauty.
One of the most memorable parts of the trip was staying with my host family. Every evening we would sit together on the floor and enjoy delicious home-cooked meals while sharing stories about our cultures. Although we sometimes had cold showers and even experienced periods without running water, those moments taught me to appreciate a different way of life and became some of my favourite memories. The kindness and hospitality shown by everyone in the village made me feel at home from the moment I arrived, and I still keep in touch with my host family today.
Another unexpected highlight was meeting another volunteer from the United Kingdom. We became such close friends during the week that we're still in contact, and she even planned to visit New Zealand before returning home. She stayed with us for four days before continuing on to tour around the rest of New Zealand. It's amazing to think that one opportunity created friendships with people from across the world.
This experience taught me so much about independence, confidence, and embracing new cultures. It pushed me well outside my comfort zone and gave me memories that I know I'll treasure for the rest of my life.
~ Saanvi Bharany 13E2