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…

TRINIdone

On March 9th, we set off for Trinidad. We had a quick layover in Miami and then took off for Trinidad. When we arrived at the airport, we of course were the last to get into the line for customs, so we waited a while to go through customs and get our bags afterwards. After…

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…

Trinidad Bound: Journey to the Island of Diversity

In approximately three days, my group and I will set foot in the Port of Spain, Trinidad! I’m tremendously excited about getting to share this journey and my experience with you all through the blogs I will have after this.  As my group and I prepare to depart to Trinidad for Spring Break 2024, many…

T-minus 1 Week ’til Trinidad

As we are gearing up to leave for the beautiful country, Trinidad, in just one short week, I want to take time to reflect on my thoughts in recent weeks. I realize how much of a privilege it is to be able to engage in this program and work with a passionate organization such as…

Ameri-Time No More, Trini-Time Now

There are only a couple days until I get the opportunity to venture abroad to Trinidad. I cannot believe how the semester has flown by. It feels like it was just yesterday I was applying for this program and starting the class. I did not know what to expect as I have never had a…

Getting Ready for Trinidad!

The past two weeks have been crammed with long days of studying and preparing for midterms. The anticipation of next week fills me with joy as I think about the new experiences, warm weather, and turtles that I’ll encounter! It is hard to believe that we are already at the point in the semester where…

My Introduction to GLS Trinidad

Welcome to my blog, where we’re limin’ and sharing vibes! Big up yourself for passing through! By this introduction alone, you may sense that I’ll soon be embarking on a study abroad journey in the Caribbean, specifically in the beautiful country of Trinidad. This warm and inviting tone reflects the typical , localTrinidadian hospitality. I…