Recent posts from: Leon2 – 7/05/2015


Global Business Day


Hey so this is Mickenzie and I was one of the student leaders for today. So I guess I will start off about when I signed up for this day specifically, to be honest I thought it was going to be a really boring day but in all reality it was one of the most eye opening...

Politics


Going into this trip I had an overall idea of the things we may be doing and learning. What I did not expect was to spend a whole day learning about the politics of Nicaragua. I had no idea how much this would help my group and I understand the country so much more....

Exploring Part of Nicaragua’s Identity


Spending time in a country or city should always involve exploring its identity and uniqueness. Living in a hotel, swimming in Clorox filled pools, and drinking martini’s leaves you close minded. In a country everyone should immerse their self in the cultural...

Day #2: History Day


  Hola familia y amigos.. Today was our first full day here in Leon and we were busy! The theme of the day was HISTORY and we spent the day learning about Nicaragua’s ancient past and how it continues to affect their present day functioning. Some of the...

#3 – We are here! Hello from Leon!


After a long layover in ElSalvador our Californians met up with the final four members of our delegation when we arrived into hot humid Managua! We were met by our friendly and energetic program coordinators Anni and Judith, boarded our bus (pictured) to Leon,...

#1 – Intro and HOLA!


It’s almost time!  We’re getting ready to meet you all at the airport in SF, or when we all meet in person in Nicaragua! Our delegation is just about the best one in the country this year because we have Glimpsers and Summer Searchers from all over the...