My time in Bolivia was a mixture of learning, new experiences, on-the-ground project work, and, of course, amazing food. Each day began with work at CEOLI, an educational center for students with a wide range of disabilities, primarily those with Down syndrome. From the first day we were there, we were greeted with friendly smiles…
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Bolivi-ahhh (Much more than I expected!)
Wow I can’t believe it’s over! Going into Bolivia, I had a picture in my head of what the experience might be like based on my past international trips. I expected to feel out of my comfort zone, to witness poverty, and to serve in ways that would make a clear impact. That’s when I…
More Than a Project
My in-country experience in Cochabamba, Bolivia, was defined by a combination of hands-on project work, cultural immersion, and personal reflection. Each day began at CEOLI, an educational center serving children with varying developmental needs, where my team and I worked directly with staff to better understand their challenges and identify meaningful deliverables. Beyond CEOLI, we…
Beyond Service: What Bolivia Taught Me About Partnership and Perspective
Impressions My in-country experience was nothing short of extraordinary. Bolivia has unexpectedly become one of my favorite countries I have visited for several reasons. First and foremost, the people there played a huge role in this. Bolivians are the kindest, happiest, most genuine people I have ever encountered in all my abroad experiences and I…
¡Bolivia, Usted Tiene Mi Corazón!
It’s hard to know exactly where to begin when writing about my experience in Cochabamba, Bolivia. Who do I write about first? What most stuck out to me? Do I have an overarching highlight about the trip? With absolute certainty, I can say that Bolivia greatly impacted me and my worldview. Before my time in-country,…
From Learning To Living It: Reflecting On Bolivia
We just got back from the travel portion of the program, and I honestly don’t know how I’m going to condense the whole experience. Our week consisted of two main components, project-focused activities and cultural/historical activities, but truly everything I experienced in Bolivia was amazing, from the food to the welcoming nature of the people…
A Week of Work in Bolivia, A Lifetime of People
There are moments in life that you know, even while you are still experiencing them, that they will stay with you forever. Stepping off the plane in Cochabamba was one of those moments. After a few long flights, we walked out into the open air and were greeted by a sky on fire with a…
When I Was In Bolivia…
It has been a few days since I got back from the service-learning trip to Bolivia, and the memories I made still linger on my mind. The beautiful weather, the fresh air, the delicious food, the tremendously hospitable people and most importantly the friends I was with made this trip one that I will look…
More Than A Project: Preparing For Impact In Bolivia
Project Progress and Client Impressions Working on my team’s global service project so far has been so fulfilling, and the time seems to have flown by. It’s hard to believe that we’re heading on the trip next week already! Meeting our nonprofit client in Bolivia, CEOLI, gave me an immediate first impression of how dedicated…
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