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B.A.M. Student Voice

Previously, you heard the voice of the students in our J.A.M.I.N. program. Now it’s time to hear how the students in The Bahamas feel about our B.A.M. program.

B.A.M. Year 1 Program

Bahamian high school student talks about her experience in the B.A.M. project 3

 

 

This program has been the best and it taught me a lot about mangroves. I enjoyed every moment of it!”                                – Carissa Francois, Abaco Central High School

 

Bahamian high school student talks about her experience in the B.A.M. project 2

 

 

               “I learnt that I have a duty to protect my mangroves, for they are as essential to me as I am essential to them.”      – Jovan Bailey, Forest Heights Academy

 

Bahamian high school student talks about her experience in the B.A.M. project 1

 

 

My favorite part of the program was going in the water experiencing different things that I’ve never seen before in my life that are right in my own environment.” – Wade Woodside, Abaco Central High School

 

 

 

Bahamian high school student talks about her experience in the B.A.M. project 4

 

 

My favorite part of the program was taking an active part in helping the mangroves instead of just learning the facts.”          – Jewel Pinder, Forest Heights Academy

 

 

 

My favorite part of this project is going on the field trips to see and plant the mangroves. It was really fun to walk in the sinking mud too!” – Chinica Jean, Abaco Central High School

 

 

 

I learned that you can do your part in helping the environment. You should be more involved in programmes that protect the environment instead of just talking about it.” – Rachel Rolle, Forest Heights Academy

 

 

B.A.M. Year 2 Program

Bahamian high school student talks about her experience in the B.A.M. project 7

 

 

B.A.M. has given me an experience like no other and because of it, I feel as though my science/research skills have been sharpened. Additionally, my appreciation for mangroves and marine ecosystems has grown exponentially.”                           – Raevyn Bootle, Forest Heights Academy

 

B.A.M. quotes blog Cox, Gregory

 

 

This program has allowed me to regain my appreciation for my environment like when I was younger and attended FRIENDS of the Environment. I am proud to say that nowI’m more interested in my environment and willing to continue the journey of protecting the environment.”  – Gregory Cox, Forest Heights Academy

 

 

 

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