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Student Project: Shared Respect
During this program, the participants worked in groups to create projects reflecting their experiential learning from the last three weeks. The following is a selection from Sabrina Addo and Maya... keep reading
Lessons from Ait Bouhaddou
Our students have truly embraced the idea that " everything is a learning experience." Last weekend, we traveled south of Morocco to one of its imperial cities: Marrakesh, the red... keep reading
Tying Up Loose Ends
With only a few days left in our program, we are embracing every opportunity to make lasting memories and reflect on our incredible journey. One of the highlights of this... keep reading
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
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
Global Navigator Perspective: Trees, Monkeys, Adventures, Oh My!
This blog was written by Keli Greene, a member of the Climate Change Mitigation group. Keli is a student that is constantly volunteering during class and engaging with material to... 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
Country Life in the City: Day Trip to Qingpu!
This past Saturday (July 13), HSSA Shanghai ventured out to Qingpu for a day-trip in the countryside! Upon stepping off the bus, students were greeted with mud and rain —... keep reading
The Great Outdoors
Sunrise on the Savannah by RaeKenya Walker 6am wake up calls and stretches reaching up to the morning sky. Half awake, a small still voice echoes in my mind. "You... keep reading
Weaving Through History: A Weekend in Ghana’s Heartland
Last weekend we had the incredible opportunity to visit the Ashanti region of Ghana. Nestled in the heart of the country, this region is rich in history, culture, and tradition... 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
Cigarette butts? This is nuts!
Our marine biologists in training had the opportunity to volunteer alongside The Trash Traveller, Andreas Noe.