We arrived in Detroit in the early morning. It was so comforting to see each other, and I think this group bonded quickly when we all met in D.C. at the Global Symposium, so it was not difficult . We found each other at the gate, and went to breakfast since we have four hours until our plane leaves for Tokyo. We have been talking about our research questions that TGC has asked us to prepare for our time in the Philippines. I am pondering focusing my questions on the effect of community on the classroom. What effect does parent support and community expectation have on the life of the Filipino student? How is this similar or different than my students and the Watauga community?