Free Day # 2

Today was our second free day, and the first real day where we are allowed to go out and explore on our own. Like the last free day, we had a walk in breakfast starting 8:30 a.m. After breakfast we had explore time, during which we could call our parents and go out in...

Adventure Fun Day

Today we had an Adventure Fun Day where we went to Arroyazo, a natural pool. When we arrived, we were greeted by crystal clear yet freezing cold water. Many of the students were afraid to jump in for various reasons. Some didn’t know how to swim while other just...

Living Like A Local & Global Business

Hello everyone! Today’s activities ran a little late so the blog is going to be shorter than usual. Wake up call was at 7:30, and we had tons of fun smashing on peoples doors to get everyone out of bed. After a quick breakfast we all headed out to a local...

First Free Day

Since today was our first free day we got to sleep in late. I woke up around 8:00 and then I went to wake up some of my peers with Edwin and we sang a song. After that me and my peers where playing spit (a card game) until it was time for breakfast. After breakfast we...

Immigration Day

My peers and I learned about the process of immigration within the Dominican Republic. More than just the process though, we got the chance to hear and learn about the experiences of Haitians who live in Colonia Kennedy: a community within Dominican Republic. I am...