Ellie Haizlett
CIEE Staff
Spanish Language & Argentinian Culture
Buenos Aires, Argentina
School: Allderdice High School
Hometown: Pittsburgh
Ellie teaches AP Spanish in an urban school in Pittsburgh. She has lead students on trips to Spain, Peru, and Italy, and completed her masters in teaching Spanish in Guanajuato, Mexico. Traveling and teaching are her passions, but she also enjoys dancing, running, cooking, and yoga.
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This past weekend students boarded a plane for Iguazú Falls, the long anticipated excursion of the summer. On Day One of the trip, students met our tour guide Juan, who...keep reading
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Week number two has been filled with cultural activities around the city. Students have been getting their exercise as traveling on foot is often the most efficient form of transportation...keep reading
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Since their early arrival on Sunday morning, students have been busy acclimating to Buenos Aires. Students completed two days of orientation where they gained valuable insight about life in the...keep reading
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All experiences must come to a close, and as part of the send-off, students and staff gathered in a traditional Yucatecan restaurant, "Museo de la Gastronomía de Yucateca." Students dressed...keep reading
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On Monday students created original piñatas as part of our ongoing competition between the classes. Each class had to design a functional piñata with the materials provided. Students watched a...keep reading
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On Tuesday afternoon, students experienced a private dance class with two instructors. They received a brief overview of merengue, bachata, and salsa dance styles, and enjoyed a short performance of...keep reading
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On Wednesday afternoon, students met in the historical Parque de las Américas to play ancient, traditional games from the Yucatán. Program leaders first lead rounds of kimbomba, a game similar...keep reading
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