Living like a Local

Today we lived like the locals and visited families in Bejuco Aplastado, a nearby rural community. We learned that we should be appreciative about what we have at home and it made us think about how much our lives are different. What surprised us the most today was...

Aid and Development Day

Hello! This is Grace and Pearla here with the latest news. Today was Aid and Development day. We started our morning off at 6:00 am leaving a lot of us very sleepy. We headed to La Federacion de Campesinos which was definitely a life changing experience. We were able...

Global Business

Being the first student leader of the day has some weight to it. More weight considering how hot it is and how wet and heavy our clothes get with sweat. However, being the student leader for this day was enlightening because it was about how our necessities affect the...

Wood Carving and Dancing!

This has been a really fun trip so far and the group is getting along well with each other 🙂 We’re learning a lot all the time! We started off this morning with a mental warm-up reading and discussion activity about the culture of the Dominican Republic. Our...

Historic Adventures Around Town!

Bonao is a city known for its plush landscapes, natural water ways and crystal clear rivers also offers the students a very rich history of artistry, political influences and an evolving history. Today during our city tour, students were introduced to influencing...