Posted in Bonao - 7/02/2016 by Corey Winchester (GG Leader)
As an educator, I find great joy in speaking about the ways in which societies can improve access to education and often times, those conversations are very political in nature. Today, we explored the relationship with and connection between these two powerful...
Posted in Bonao - 7/02/2016 by Miguel Angel (Bonao PC)
Culture Day in the Dominican Republic…. A fantastic mix of everlasting colors and sights only seen in this country with a diverse rich history and definitely rhythm found no where else but here in Quisqueya. Piro and his company illustrated an iconic display of...
Posted in Bonao - 7/02/2016 by Josefina
At 10 pm here, students are getting ready to go to bed after a very long, but exciting day. We started off with a delicious lunch, in which the delegation got to try La Bandera, the traditional dish in the DR consisting of rice, beans and meat. Licelot, the hostel...
Posted in Bonao - 7/02/2016 by Carina Dengler (DR Country Director)
Dear Families, After 19 hours of travel, the FIRST EVER Chicago delegation has arrived safely in Bonao, DR! The students are troopers and are excited to get some much-needed shuteye before their first Dominican lunch. We will be calling home over the next hour, so...
Posted in Bonao - 7/02/2016 by Corey Winchester
It’s 11:36PM. Your bags are fully packed, an array of some of your most favorite t-shirts to remind you of your most memorable experiences at home. The nervous jitters are keeping you up. You’ve never been this far away from your parents. You’ve...
Posted in Bonao - 7/02/2016 by Josefina (Bonao, Site Manager) and Miguel Angel (Bonao, Program Coordinator)
Hola Chicago Glimpsers, Josefina and I are almost done with final preparation for your arrival. We have set up an amazing itinerary filled with distinct experiences, places and amazing locals to meet. We know you have been planning for months, fundraising, attending...
