Posted in Jinotega - 07/21/2014 by Yankyaw Cruz-Kyu
Yesterday was the first fun day of our amazing trip! Being El Lider Del Dia, it was my priority to keep a high energy level for everyone, constantly reminding my fellow glimpsers it was Sunday Funday. After an amazing breakfast we rushed onto the bus and headed to the...
Posted in Matagalpa1 - 07/18/2014 by Imani
Hola famila y amigos mandamus nuestro amore de Nicaragua. Today was our first day attempting to experience a day in poverty here in Matagalpa, and it actually started last night when we cut off the power at our home. Today we woke up bright and early at 5:30 and had...
Posted in Leon1 - 07/18/2014 by Genaro Mauricio
Today my peers and I visited a Special Education School and a public school called Modesto Armijo. In all honesty, I was surprised to see all the passion and effort that went into taking care of the special needs students. The students were enthusiastic about learning...
Posted in Matagalpa2 - 07/24/2014 by Meochia Simmons
Hello there. Today, our group experienced a great number of activities. For instance, we had a very important meeting with La Amistad, the organization that is allowing us to create a new place for the children they serve to learn. Many of the students are...
Posted in Bonao - 07/22/2014 by Angelina Dith
Hola, fellow Glimpsers and blog readers! My name is Angelina, a Bay Area student from IHS, who was given the wonderful opportunity to be the El Lider Del Dia for EDUCATION Day!!! Despite the fact that many students in the DR are currently on their summer vacation, we...
Posted in San Juan De La Maguana - 07/24/2014 by Turin Heath & Isaiah Robles
Yesterday’s experience will hold a special place in everyone’s heart. After the early morning wake up around 4:30 am and desayuno (breakfast) on the go, the group headed to the mercado (market) to lend a helping hand. We broke up into smaller groups and each tackled a...
Posted in Leon2 - 07/23/2014 by Talia Basma
27th July 2014 My name is Talia and I got to be ‘El Lider Del Dia’ (Leader of the Day) for Culture Day. When I got my position the night before I was worried about whether anyone would listen or care about what I had to say, but luckily I had my roomies’ support every...