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Monica Malcomson

Hometown: Mattituck, NY

Monica is a first grade teacher and lives in Maine. She was born in Brazil and grew up on the East end of Long Island in NY. She is an extremely passionate educator and lifelong learner who enjoys discovering through travel and service leadership. Monica served as a Peace Corps Volunteer on the carribbean coast of Colombia where she taught high school English and developed an urban dance program. She is also a retired gymnast and figure skater and toured with Disney on Ice for one year and attended a performing arts school in Manhattan for her Jr. year of high school. Monica is extremely passionate about dance, yoga, the beach/nature, and exploring culture through art and food. She has travel experience in Costa Rica, Colombia, Spain, Mexico, Canada, Dominican Republic, Haiti, El Salvador and is fluent in Spanish.

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Bollywood!

By Monica Malcomson at CIEE

Yesterday evening, participants experienced their very first Bollywood dance class with two local instructors. They were able to learn three different combinations to three different songs as they explored this... keep reading

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INDIAN CUISINE COOKING CHALLENGE!

By Monica Malcomson at CIEE

This morning, the participants were in for a tasty, competitive treat. They traveled to The Culinary Lounge where they learned how to make 4 Indian staples in four different teams... keep reading

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Bonalu Celebrations

By Monica Malcomson at CIEE

It's hard to believe we are already half way through our journey! The students were given a special opportunity to observe the Bonalu celebrations at the Peddamma Temple; a unique... keep reading

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Gearing Up for Service Learning

By Monica Malcomson at CIEE

The students were busy at work Wednesday through Friday receiving training from our partner NGO, VOICE 4 Girls. This organization’s mission is to open doors for marginalized girls in India... keep reading

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Down The Yuna River in the City of Everlasting Spring

By Monica Malcomson at CIEE

During a 3 day weekend getaway, sudents travel to Jarabacoa, a mountainess cool climate in the northern region of the Dominican Republic. Known for its eco tourism, Jarabacoa rises about... keep reading

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Isla Saona

By Monica Malcomson at CIEE

After a busy week of settling in and acclimating to the culture, students had their first day of complete relaxation where they were able to share some quality time in... keep reading