VERMONT HAITI PROJECT NEWS

July, 2009

THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE - Part 2

   Stephanie, an 18-year old student from Port au Prince, spent her second consecutive summer living and studying at St. Michaels College in Colchester, VT.  Stephanie is the daughter of Despagne Felix, one of Vermont Haiti Project’s native team members.

     Her tuition, and a portion of her expenses were paid for by the Vermont Haiti Project, most notably, team members Donna Thomas and Kimball Butler.

     The Vermont Haiti Project looks at this experience as mutually beneficial. For starters, Stephanie has the opportunity to further her education and gain a valuable experience.  At the same time, VHP will have- in Staphanie- a valuable friend, assistant and language translator while dealing with business in Haiti.

     Aside from study, Stephanie has had the chance to make new friends, attend parties and functions, and experience summer in New England.  The St. Michaels program caters to foreign students seeking to improve their English, while experiencing the American culture.