Day 4 – Living Like a Local

From taking bucket showers, to living a day without electricity, to solely eating small rations of gallo pinto, we can definitely say that small glimpse of real poverty was enough to make almost everyone appreciate the smallest luxuries that we have at home. This day...

Day 3 – Culture Day

The day started with Justin and me, the first two student Lideres Del Dia (LDD/Leaders of the Day). We started with our first job, waking up at 5:30 in the morning after a long Day 2. We woke up at that time to make sure everyone was awake by 6:00 in the morning.  We...


A Warm (& Humid) Welcome

When we left the airport, we had no idea what to expect. It didn’t even take a full step outside of the Aeropuerto Internacional Augusto C. Sandino in Managua for us to realize that we weren’t in Kansas anymore. The air was thick and humid… but that...

To A New Adventure

Hey guys!! My name is Allison, and I will be an upcoming senior at Irvington High School in Fremont, CA. I’m stoked to meet you guys, and to create new friendships and memories with those who are just as passionate as I am to learn, discover, and challenge my...