During spring break, I had the absolute pleasure of visiting the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. During this time, I was able to work with countless amazing staff members, community members, and new friends. It all started at 3:30 AM on Saturday, March 1st. Our group had the pleasure of an early flight at 5:30…
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GSL Bolivia – Olivia in Bolivia
Summing up my in-country experience isn’t easy, but one thing is certain, it was both unfamiliar and unforgettable. Through historical exploration, hands-on service, and cultural exchange, I gained meaningful insights into the nation, its journey through the years, and the daily lives of its people. Exploring Bolivia’s historical and cultural landmarks provided deep insight into…
Blog Post #3: My In Country Experience
My in-country experience was great! I never thought how amazing it would be to participate in a study abroad program, and even though it was just for a week, I can absolutely say that it was the best spring break in my three years in college! While abroad, I did not want to forget all…
Puerto Rico Reflection!
I’m back from my study abroad in Puerto Rico! There is so much to this trip that a blog post will only be able to cover the surface of my experience. I’m still trying to process everything I learned during my time abroad, but I’ll go through each day. I left my dorm at 2:50…
Trekking Through Trinidad
We have arrived back home to Pittsburgh from Trinidad! Our trip offered us so many amazing opportunities to understand in a much deeper way the goings-on at Nature Seekers on a day-to-day basis. We also had several opportunities to indulge in the rich history and culture of Trinidad during our trip. This blog would be…
Me gusta… dirt?
To best describe my in-country experience I am going to try my best to split up each day and try and talk about each event to provide as much detail as possible. Saturday 3/1 we had an early start to the day with a 5:30 am flight to Baltimore and didn’t get picked up at…
My Experience In Puerto Rico! Blog #3
On Sunday, the day after arriving in Puerto Rico, my group toured the city of Old San Juan, visiting significant historical sites such as churches and Castillo San Felipe del Morro, a fortress at the entrance to the Bay of San Juan. After lunch, I was able to explore the city, where I visited many…
See You Soon, Puerto Rico!
In just a few days, my group and I will be traveling to work with Caras con Causa, an environmental non-profit that promotes community development to eradicate poverty through education, ecology, and economic development in communities in Cataño and Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. Their vision is to create a just and sustainable Puerto Rico that reaches…
Puerto Rico Bound
We are leaving for Puerto Rico tomorrow, and we cannot wait for what is to come! It has been 8 weeks of working, learning, and preparing for this trip to meet all of Caras con Casa and put faces and experiences to all the things we have learned and read about. The client we are…
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