Recent posts from: Leon2 – 07/01/2014


Day 3


In the morning everyone was wide awake after a good night of rest and we were happy and went to breakfast each person said it was a wonderful meal. Then we had our morning class about the local education. Around 10:10 we went on a private bus to travel to the first...

Day 2: History, Politics, and a Tour of Leon


Hello Families! Today is Thursday, 3 July and it’s our first, full day here in Leon and we had a lot going on. Shiloh, our other GG Leader, led us through two academic seminars and our in-country coordinators, Chris and Judith, took us on an afternoon tour of...

We’re here!


Hello Families! We’re here safely in Leon! After quite a bit of traveling (some of us started Monday evening), including a 2 hour bus ride from the capital Managua, we arrived mid-afternoon Tuesday, 2 July, to our hostel Iglesias de felipe in Leon. Many of us...

Almost There!


Hi, my name is Yen Sy and I am from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 1. Fun Fact: I love to run with my hair down and the wind blowing it back as I take every stride. I do runs for fun and I have completed a half-marathon. Currently, I am in the process of training for the...

Hey friends!


1. My name is Nicole and I’ll be a senior this upcoming fall. Fun fact: I am a Colorguard performer at James Logan High School and I’m obsessed with forensic shows. I can stay up for hours watching horror films while sipping on some boba. I LOVE Tpumps and...

Hello Everyone! :D


Hi guys!  My name is Becky and I am from Round Lake Beach, Illinois (near Chicago).  I am a rising senior at Round Lake Senior High School and I can’t wait to get away from Illinois for a little bit to meet new people and to experience a different perspective on...

Hi! :D


Hey, I’m Shivani Soni and I’m from Fremont, CA! Fun Fact: I have an identical twin and I like to play table tennis. 🙂 Most Excited: I am super excited to embark on this journey and explore different cultures and lifestyles with all of you! Most Nervous:...