Today is officially two full weeks of being back in the states and I must admit that it was hard readjusting. Spending three weeks in the DR was definitely a... keep reading
In our second week, the 28 participants and 3 amazing group leaders went on a 3 day, 2-night weekend excursion to the mountains in Jarabacoa. The thrills of the white... keep reading
Everyone and their host family’s has settled into their own little routines. A typical day for me starts off with waking up at 7 and eating breakfast (desayuno) prepared by... keep reading
I knew coming into this country and not knowing any Spanish would definitely be hard. But as I settled in and realized how fast and complicated the Dominicans spoke, I... keep reading
It’s that time! As I begin to pack my bags for the Dominican Republic I can’t help but feel a little nervous leaving the only home I’ve ever known. It’s... keep reading
This week, our group started our service collaboration with the Lyceum Víctor Pascual Agüero educational summer program, which serves over four hundred students ages twelve to seventeen in the Hato... keep reading
Greetings from Paradise! Despite multiple flight delays, the group finally got to all meet in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic by Monday afternoon. Students met their caring Doñas (or host mothers)... keep reading
