Farewell for now, Bolivia

There is something both sad and sweet about sitting down to write a final reflection when the experience still feels too alive to summarize. When I wrote my very first blog, I was a business student with a passport, a project plan, and a whole lot of hope for this journey. I wrote about wanting…

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…

Soaring into Service with CEOLI

With our flight to Cochabamba quickly approaching, I’m pacing with excitement, thinking about all the work, connections, and experiences that await us at CEOLI! Our team is working with CEOLI, a school for disabled children and young adults in Cochabamba, Bolivia. CEOLI provides not only education but also healthcare and essential support services for children…

Introduction, Intentions, and Goals for Bolivia

Hi everyone! I’m Varsheni Ramesh and I’m from Bucks County, Pennsylvania. I’m a sophomore business student at the University of Pittsburgh, majoring in finance with a minor in economics. On campus, I’m involved in Phi Beta Lambda, a professional business organization, as well as Smart Women Securities, an all-women’s investment portfolio. Outside of the classroom,…