Looking Back on Trinidad: Closing Thoughts and Lessons Learned

I can’t believe the semester is nearly finished, and we’ll be delivering our final presentation to Nature Seekers next week! I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey in Trinidad and the profound lessons I have learned along the way. One of the key takeaways was the significance of intercultural competence, which was evident in…

Trinidad Travels

We are back from our trip! During my time in Trinidad, I had the incredible opportunity to immerse myself in a variety of meaningful experiences, each leaving a lasting impression on me. I’d like to share a few highlights that stood out to me. One of the coolest experiences was joining Nature Seekers’ beach patrol…

Almost Time for Trinidad!

It’s almost time for our trip to Trinidad, and I can’t believe that we will be departing soon! In just a couple of days, we will finally meet our clients/friends from Matura face-to-face! This journey holds personal significance, as it represents more than just a project. It’s an opportunity to foster connections and immerse ourselves…

Trinidad: Introduction

Hello! My name is Sydney, and I am from Apollo, Pennsylvania, about 40 minutes outside of Pittsburgh. I am currently a sophomore at the University of Pittsburgh, pursuing a major in Marketing with a minor in Studio Arts. I am still deciding on which certificate(s) to pursue and a possible second major, but I am…