Hi everyone, my name is Megan Maliki and I’m from Hall Beach. The first two weeks were hard on me as I was homesick. I kept wanting to go home but people around me kept motivating me to stay, so I stayed. I never really left my room until I met Laila. Before I met her, I was always in my room and people would ask me if I want go out but I’d say that I’m staying in. Construction class is actually fun. At first I thought I wouldn’t like it but I’m actually caught up with the construction class. Xavier and were afraid we wouldn’t finish our project as we are always laughing. We were afraid to touch the electric saws but then I was actually able to do it! We thought we wouldn’t be able to finish our project but we’re almost done the dog house with a little bit of help from Doug.

I recommend that the Canadian participants apply for NYA Next after they complete the Canadian program. The staff are all really supportive. They’ll do whatever it takes to support you. They’ll make sure you’re okay, you ate, had enough sleep, and are on time for class. I also got to spend Saturday with Laila, my brother Simon and his girlfriend Isabelle. I felt so much better afterwards. I finally talked about what’s been going on and how I feel. I also did my personal learning project with Jennifer and we went to a makeup class. The theme was mature skin makeup class. At first they did a natural look makeup then a glamorous makeup look. So far I am enjoying my summer!

Megan