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Finding Inspiration Everywhere
Hospitals Tours CIEE Public Health program had the opportunity to tour one public and private hospital to understand the fundamental differences. Hospital Regional Jose Maria Cabral y Baez was the... keep reading
Overnight Adventure: Days to Remember
Friday: A Thrilling Start to Our Overnight Trip The excitement was palpable as we embarked on our much-anticipated overnight trip. We began by gathering all the students from their homestays... keep reading
A New Week & New Experiences
Monday NGO To start off the week, students visited the NGO to continue playing with the children. After a fun-filled weekend, it was rejuvenating to reconnect with the children and... keep reading
A Weekend of Learning, Bonding, and Sustainability: From Cassava to Carnival
Saturday: Cassava Factory and Glamping On Saturday morning, we woke up earlier than usual, eager for our adventure. We hopped on the bus and headed to Mao for a unique... keep reading
The Start of Something New
Tuesday: A Day of Learning and Cultural Immersion Tuesday morning was amazing, as we began the day with an Orientation on "Culture," "Community of Care," and "Bystander Intervention Training." Students... keep reading
First Weekend At D.R. (Santiago)
Fun and Games at Rafey (Accion Callejera) in the morning students went to service at Rafey, and had a lot of fund with the kids and kraft making, the whole... keep reading
Finding A Diamond in the Rough
When you typically vacation in another country they highlight all the beauty and hide the reality of the places. The same goes for Dominican Republic. However, today the Public Health... keep reading
A Day to Remember
The arrival day was nothing short of exciting. As the students landed at the airport, the anticipation was palpable. Our staff was ready and waiting, armed with delicious artisanal chocolate... keep reading
What's Mangoing On?!
After this morning's orientation, we dived into a sweet Dominican treat! Biting into a delicious juicy mango from the trees of Dominica, followed up with conversations about what has this... keep reading
Getting the Day Started
There was a drizzle in Santiago this morning, as the students arrived to the CCDA. With a little sleep in everyone’s eyes they slowly entered the room not knowing the... keep reading
