Jennifer Tubbs
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Último Día en CAIMEDE
Our last day at the service site was bittersweet - we began by sharing cookies and donuts with the children and ended by painting a mural on the garden walls... keep reading
Students Hard at Work!
After two weeks at CAIMEDE, a government-run orphanage, our students have volunteered in almost every capacity. From painting the dormitories to weeding the garden, students have lent a hand in... keep reading
Cenotes Sagrados y Ruinas Mayas
Our weekend adventure in Valladolid started off with a bang - the Light Show at Chichén Itzá. An ancient temple illuminated in the night sky told the history of the... keep reading
Beach Day with Host Family: Guest Post by Amelia Harris
Hello! My name is Amelia Harris and I am from the Bay Area in California. Today is Day 15 of our CIEE trip in Mérida and we spent the day... keep reading
Sol y son: An Adventure-Filled Weekend
From a visit to el Progreso beach to a traditional dance lesson to a dip in a nearby cenote, this weekend had it all!
Student Takeover!: Guest Post By Participant Lucy Wallis
My name is Lucy Wallis! This fall, I will be a Junior at Loy Norrix High School in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This morning marked the halfway point of our Service and... keep reading
Chévere Chichén Itzá
Tuch, xik’, hach - if this all sounds Greek to you, you wouldn’t be far off! Last week we learned some Mayan vocabulary to prepare us for our trip to... keep reading
A punto de partir
Some very brief reflections on my year spent teaching in Chile: As I prepare to leave Chile for Ecuador and Colombia and, eventually, the United States, I find myself thinking... keep reading