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Josie M.

Leadership & Service in Youth Development Yucatan, Mexico

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Service and Leadership Takes on Yucatecan Cuisine

By Josie M.

In addition to their daily workshops and service in the community, students in the Service and Leadership program also participate in cultural activities each afternoon. These activities allow them to... keep reading

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Comedor Zarigueyas

By Josie M.

Throughout the last several weeks of service, students have been exposed to various community organizations that provide nutrition to communities in Merida. On Monday, students visited a community in Merida... keep reading

Student is crouched down on sand taking a photo of a lizard on a rock on the beach of Sisal, Yucatan.

The Scientific Community of Sisal

By Josie M.

Often scientists and researchers are perceived as professionals who work behind closed doors in labs, far from the view of the general public. On Tuesday, students had the opportunity to... keep reading

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Visiting a Community Kitchen

By Josie M.

The saying goes that many hands make light work, and that is exactly what we saw on display on Monday for our first service activity of the week. After their... keep reading

Group of 50 students stands in front of the reception of the beach club

Beach Day in Mexico

By Josie M.

This past Saturday, students ended week one with an excursion to the beach. After the group met at a local mall we made our way one hour north to the... keep reading

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Apiary Visit

By Josie M.

As you drive through Merida, you will see many small businesses dispersed throughout the city center and residential areas. It is hard to ignore the beauty and significance of these... keep reading

A group of students and group leaders in white t-shirts stand in front of the AMANC building in Merida, Yucatan.

Orientation at AMANC!

By Josie M.

On Tuesday, our second full day in Yucatan we visited our primary service location, AMANC, The Mexican Association for Helping Children with Cancer. We toured the building and met a... keep reading

Three students sit around a table viewing a map of Merida, Yucatan.

Arriving to Merida!

By Josie M.

The Service and Leadership program students have arrived in Merida! We are grateful for only a few short delays as a result of Hurricane Beryl. Students were greeted by their... keep reading

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Reflections From My First Year Home

By Josie M.

As of today, I have been back in the States for a year. I thought that now would be a good time to reflect on how this year has been... keep reading

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