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Ellie Haizlett

Spanish Language & Argentinian Culture
Hometown: Pittsburgh

Ellie teaches AP Spanish in an urban school in Pittsburgh. She has lead students on trips to Spain, Peru, and Italy, and completed her masters in teaching Spanish in Guanajuato, Mexico. Traveling and teaching are her passions, but she also enjoys dancing, running, cooking, and yoga.   

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Iguazú Falls!

By Ellie Haizlett at CIEE

This past weekend students boarded a plane for Iguazú Falls, the long anticipated excursion of the summer. On Day One of the trip, students met our tour guide Juan, who... keep reading

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Getting to Know Buenos Aires Landmarks

By Ellie Haizlett at CIEE

Week number two has been filled with cultural activities around the city. Students have been getting their exercise as traveling on foot is often the most efficient form of transportation... keep reading

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¡Bienvenidos a Buenos Aires!

By Ellie Haizlett at CIEE

Since their early arrival on Sunday morning, students have been busy acclimating to Buenos Aires. Students completed two days of orientation where they gained valuable insight about life in the... keep reading

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¡Hasta pronto!

By Ellie Haizlett at CIEE

All experiences must come to a close, and as part of the send-off, students and staff gathered in a traditional Yucatecan restaurant, "Museo de la Gastronomía de Yucateca." Students dressed... keep reading

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¡Concurso de piñatas!

By Ellie Haizlett at CIEE

On Monday students created original piñatas as part of our ongoing competition between the classes. Each class had to design a functional piñata with the materials provided. Students watched a... keep reading

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¡A bailar!

By Ellie Haizlett at CIEE

On Tuesday afternoon, students experienced a private dance class with two instructors. They received a brief overview of merengue, bachata, and salsa dance styles, and enjoyed a short performance of... keep reading

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Playing Yucatacean games

By Ellie Haizlett at CIEE

On Wednesday afternoon, students met in the historical Parque de las Américas to play ancient, traditional games from the Yucatán. Program leaders first lead rounds of kimbomba, a game similar... keep reading

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