Posted in Granada - 6/11/2015 by Laleska Suarez
Today was our first Free Day! A day in which we were able to go out without or GG leaders and coordinators, obviously not on our lonesome but with a group of four or more. I heard many wonderful activities that students did. Like exploring Granada, getting haircuts,...
Posted in Granada - 6/11/2015 by Michelle Nguyen y Drew Embersits
Today was the first day that we began brainstorming for our Community Action Project. We rose bright and early to travel to the Fundacion con Corazon where we met the inspiring Marcela and her husband, who have dedicated their lives toward empowering children of all...
Posted in Granada - 6/11/2015 by Nick Guardino y Victor Mezquita
Today we learned about the plight of the common Nicaraguan student. After waking up at 5 AM, we traversed to the local private schools en masse, arriving by 7 AM (after a quick but refreshing breakfast). We split up into two groups, covering ground in the two local...
Posted in Granada - 6/11/2015 by Michaela Pecot
Today’s agenda was dedicated to culture and how it is sustained in Granada. Before we went out to experience Nicaragua’s culture (specifically Granada’s) firsthand, we brainstormed a list of words that Americans typically associate with Latin America...
Posted in Granada - 6/11/2015 by Global Glimpse Program Coordinators
We can’t believe our Glimpsers have only been here for two full days–it feels more like 5! Today was our Politics Day, and our GG Leaders Steve and Liza kicked off our day with a wonderful Academic Seminar that engaged the students and got them curious...