The key lesson I learned from my experience in the Global Service-Learning program is the profound importance of communication. Throughout our week abroad, taking part in various community service activities, it became clear that effective communication is the cornerstone of successful collaboration and problem-solving. By fostering open and honest dialogue, we were able to build…
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No. 1 Study Abroad Trip – SJ Palonder
I’m back from Puerto Rico! Where do I even begin. The whole experience was so incredibly enriching in every aspect possible. Though it was unforgettable, I don’t have the best memory for a day-by-day recap. Instead, I can remember the days by my favorite moments with the people I was there with. After a long…
Puerto Rico, I Miss You
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…
Take me back to Puerto Rico!
I don’t even know where to start. No amount of words could ever fully capture how incredible this experience was. The connections, the memories, the inside jokes, the emotions—everything about this trip was unforgettable. I have to start with the people because they’re what made this trip what it was. Sarah, SJ, Barb, Kyla, Marc,…
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…
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…
Expectations for PR – SJ Palonder
For this project, our team is working with Caras Con Causa, a non-profit organization based in Cataño and Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. What I love about this organization is their dedication to serving and strengthening their local community while advocating for sustainability. As an environmental studies major I especially appreciate their focus on local environmental research,…
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