Hey everyone from home!!!
It’s Shannon and Gisselle, all the way from San Juan de la Maguana! Today was Aid and Development day! We got to meet three amazing people today all from different nonprofit organizations (FUNDASEP, Plan International, and Peace Corps) who informed us about a variety of ways that they help communities in San Juan. We learned about sustainability and its positive effects on local communities.
In the afternoon, we finally got to explore the city on our own with the youth ambassadors. Some activities that were done today by students were going to the baseball cages and learning how to swing, while others went to the mall to shop. It was a really fun experience because it was the first time we went out on our own without any leaders or coordinators. But don’t worry we were accompanied by our youth ambassadors, who are locals that have been teaching us about the Dominican culture. After learning how sustainability functions it was nice to see community.
We are really grateful for having this great opportunity to learn more about the Dominican Culture and its different values. We can’t wait to experience upcoming days and the acts to come. Hope all of our families are doing well and we want to say that we miss you all so much and see you in 12 days!
So happy to hear your having a great time Karina learning how to dance amiga better use them new skills soon for the fiestas. Miss very much can’t wait to hear you tell me all about your trip. Love you –
Hi Gisselle,
How exciting to hear you’re enjoying and learning new things. I hope you continue to have an amazing time. Love you! Can’t wait to see and hear more about your trip.
~ Alicia
Katie we were taking bets on wether you went to the batting cages or shopping! We all voted shopping! 😀 we love and miss you but are so happy for all you’ve been been able to do!
Love you!!
I know which activity Shaylan chose … haha! I am so happy to read these updates. I hope everyone is enjoying and able to keep up with the pace! Sounds like so much fun, but tiring!!
Hey Estefania & Jasmin ! Hope you guys are having a great time out there !! We miss you here in Pittsburg & can’t wait to read your blog Estefania ! Be safe 💗
Not for a glimpser lol, BUT Hey Jasmin!!!! Hope you’re having fun out there, all of your favorite kids from the college and career center have graduated and all miss you so much. Hope you’re having tons of fun!
Hey guys! I hope you guys are having fun and learning so much! Its honestly such a great experience and I miss my trip so much:( but eat lots of food, drink lots or water, and make lots of memories:) Big Love from Pittsburg
PS jasmine you better come home with hella stories love you<3
Hi karina
Awhh I miss you dude and I can tell you are having fun 😭 you’ve been dancing , walking and trying new things out . I’m so happy , I just want to let you know that I’m sick . My throat still hurts and my eye is kinda bruise and I look like a clown 😂. Well good luck with the rest of your trip . Love you 🙂