Bienvenidos a Merida, Yucatán!

July 11, 2019

A colorful home around the corner from the CIEE Yucatán Center
Las chicas de sesión 2 emocionadas por las actividades del dia
Students meeting the CIEE Yucatán Center staff, including the Directors, language teachers, & student life coordinators
Sunsets Yucatecos
The Service and Leadership, Session 2, Team! They are representing over 8 different US states!
Program Leader, Jen, leading the very first journaling session while we waited to board our flight to Merida.
Meeting their host families upon arrival in Merida. Hugs everywhere!

Authored By:

Roberto Ugarte

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