I am writing this from the UPB library, after slow staggered goodbyes, many tears, and a lot of coffee. The last six weeks have been so so amazing, beyond what I expected.
We started the final week with a first aid workshop, covering what to do during choking, fainting and dealing with several food allergies. Afterwards we lightened things up with a dance session where I taught the kids “belgijka” a Polish partner dance which was one of the most joyful moments of the whole trip!
On Tuesday we gave our final presentation to SORA and the make_sense team, including the promotional video. It went really successfully. Saying goodbye to the kids and the entire group was the hardest part of the whole six weeks but also such a great indication of how amazing of a time I’ve had in Colombia. I am so beyond grateful to have had this opportunity, thank you to everyone who was part of it! Siempre estaráis en mi corazón <3
Hi! I’m Sophie Kleina, a Psychological and Behavioural Sciences student at the University of Cambridge.
I’m passionate about language learning and preservation, which is why my Laidlaw research project focuses on the Kashubian language- a regional and Indigenous language of northern Poland, and a heritage I’m proud to be part of.
My academic interests span sociology, linguistics, psychology, and education, and I’m especially drawn to work that supports cultural diversity, educational access, and meaningful social change. I care deeply about doing work that helps people, strengthens communities, and protects the richness of human language and identity.
I’m always eager to learn from others and collaborate on projects that make a difference- feel free to connect!
