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Service Learning with Voice 4 Girls

By Brighid Burkhalter at CIEE

Yesterday marked our last day of service learning at the two local schools in Hyderabad - M.A. Ideal and Mohammed Memorial High school. This week was a whirlwind of classroom... keep reading

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Roaming around Hyderabad !

By Brighid Burkhalter at CIEE

After settling down on the campus of the University of Hyderabad and recovering from jet lag, our group ventured out into the city to take in some of the sights... keep reading

23%

By Magnolia H.

23% of girls in India drop out of school when they get their first period. That’s what I had in mind when I was working at Grace Model School with... keep reading

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Exploring Old City

By Brighid Burkhalter at CIEE

Hello Friends and Family! We’ve been absent from the blog for a few days because we’ve been SO busy. On Saturday we finished up our time at the two schools... keep reading

Making the Best of Teaching Boys at Grace Model School

By Lilah M.

Wow! What an incredible week, it has been such a rollercoaster of emotions. I've learned so much, not only about myself, but the boys I have been teaching too and... keep reading

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Serving Students at Local Schools!

By Corinne Collard at CIEE

Hi Family and Friends! We are now four days into our service program with VOICE 4 GIRLS. Each day our Global Navigators depart from the dorms at 8:00 AM and... keep reading

A Lifetime, In Just One Week

By Lilah M.

After 3 straight days of traveling non-stop, myself and a handful of the other girls on my program have finally arrived in Hyderabad, India! There were some complications in flights... keep reading

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WEEKEND FUN AND LEARNING IN HYDERABAD!!!

By Robin Hamilton at CIEE

WOW! What an incredible time we shared this weekend in Hyderabad. While the schedule was designed to be more relaxing and fun...embracing new cultural experiences, engaging in deep and reflective... keep reading

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Training with Voice 4 Girls in Hyderabad

By Brighid Burkhalter at CIEE

Greetings from Hyderabad! It’s day six and we are settling into a routine and are (almost) entirely recovered from jetlag. Since we last updated you, we have spent three days... keep reading

Reflections On My First Week In India

By Magnolia H.

My first week in India has, quite frankly, stunned me. I don’t think any books or stories or pictures can prepare you for the the amazement, discomfort, and the extreme... keep reading

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First Adventures in Hyderabad!

By Corinne Collard at CIEE

Hello parents and friends! We are so excited to be in Hyderabad, India and finally have our program underway. Through this blog, we will keep you updated on all the... keep reading

Introducing Myself!

By Magnolia H.

Hi CIEE applicants and participants! I feel incredibly honored to be able to share my experience in India with all of you! My name is Magnolia Howe, and I'm from... keep reading

Pre Depature- Get To Know Me!

By Lilah M.

My summer abroad experience is approaching closer and closer as each day goes on! I have more to be excited about as I have become one of CIEE’s Featured Bloggers... keep reading