Wow, My experience in Trinidad simply left me in awe. Visiting the country of Trinidad was an extraordinary experience and all the activities that I and my group participated in added to the greatness of our experience. The time I spent in the country was from Sunday, March 10th to Friday, March 15th. The first…
Category: Global Service Learning
Boricua Business: Fostering Growth with Caras con Causa
Upon our arrival as I gazed out of the airplane window onto the stunning landscape of the island of Puerto Rico, I couldn’t help but feel a surge of excitement and anticipation for the week that lay ahead—a journey filled with cultural discoveries, personal growth, and impactful experiences. Fast forward to the return trip, as…
Trip Summary
With the trip concluding, it’s time to reflect. On the day of our arrival, we briefly met Denise as we arrived very late at night. Denise runs Samise Villa alongside her son Samuel, however, Samuel was out of town for the duration of our stay. Denise was incredibly hospitable during our whole stay and she…
It’s almost Trini Time
Hi Blog! As I’m writing this, we are officially 3-4 days from our departure date. I can go on and on about aspects of this trip that I’m excited about, but for the purpose of the blog I’ll start with focus specifically on the personal, academic, and professional side. To start, personally, this will be…
3 Days Out
With our departure only three days away, things are getting exciting. We have a lot of exciting things on our itinerary including hikes, tours, and time spent working with Nature Seekers. I am especially excited to work face to face with our partners Nature Seekers and for them to share in-sites on their operations. As…
Cochabambinos
While preparing for departure, I do not feel any different from a typical week. Having this program be in the middle of the semester certainly has changed the way that I interact with both the course work and the travel preparation. For my previous study abroad, I needed to complete a relatively extensive packing list,…
Countdown to Cochabamba
The countdown to my departure for Cochabamba is on, and it feels surreal. My first international trip was just last May to the Czech Republic and Poland, and the cultural differences from the US were eye-opening. Yet, venturing into South America, especially to a developing country, promises an entirely new realm of experiences. I’m particularly…
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