Wow, what an experience the last week has been. 10 other students and I had the opportunity to travel to Cochabamba, Bolivia to work with an amazing NGO called CEOLI over the past week. During the week, we spent time gathering information and working with the amazing staff at CEOLI to see where we could…
Tag: Spring Break 2018
Adapting, Learning, and Letting Go
After traveling to Matelot, I can confidently throw away most of the preconceived notions that I went in with; most of what we learned in class was very accurate, but I was surprised to see some of my own assumptions proven false. In class, we talked about the fact that Matelot is a small village…
Vamonos A Cochabamba!
After close to twenty-six hours of travel, we finally made it to Cochabamba, Bolivia on Sunday, March 4th. Upon arrival, we were welcomed by Jean Carla, Naty and Adri. The three of them work for Amizade and facilitate many of the service learning trips that Amizade offers in Bolivia. All three of them are from…
Reflecting on Matelot
Spending the past week in Trinidad has truly been an incredible experience. During the trip, our group was able to talk with numerous community groups and members, allowing us to gain a further insight into the dynamics of the community, and exactly how our team can potentially aid the Matelot community. Hopefully over the next…
When Can I Go Back?
This past week was one of the busiest, craziest, and most amazing weeks I have ever experienced. Having the opportunity to travel to Cochabamba, Bolivia was a trip I will never forget. This was my first experience outside of the country and it surpassed all my expectations. I was amazed by the beauty of the…
Takeaways from Trinidad
I cannot believe I am already back from my trip to Trinidad. It is crazy how fast the week went by, but it was an experience I will never forget! I learned a lot about Matelot, myself, and the culture of Trinidad. From the very second we arrived in the Port of Spain, I began…
Reflections from Paradise
While abroad, I confronted many different cultural and ethical norms. At first, before being in country, I was not sure how drastic of an impact they would have on my ability to complete my project tasks or on my overall experience. Once I was in country, however, I realized that these differences can play a…
Bueno Chao, Bolivia!
As crazy as it sounds, this past week solely has made such an impact on my personal life and on my outlook on the project as well. The trip had some ups and downs but overall I feel so lucky to be a part of this opportunity. The trip also left me with an even…
Packing my Bags and Prepping for Bolivia
Our Pitt Business Student Consultants (nicely abbreviated to PBSC) group is now only less than a week away from our departure date! As exciting and easy it may be to just pack up our bags and blindly travel Bolivia, it is important for us to do some pre-departure reflection on the challenges we may face…
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