Health Day
When I got to Paraguay, I thought that I had an idea of what to expect. I thought that people would be poor, but not […]
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Field of Dreams
As our time in Paraguay comes to a close, I can’t help but be impressed by the maturity and commitment of the LearnServe students. Working […]
Victoria Falls and Safari
On Monday, I saw THE MOST AMAZING thing I have ever seen: Victoria Falls! People call Victoria Falls one of the Seven Natural Wonders of […]
Strength
While working at the Chikumbuso project, I felt I truly interacted and made a difference. There were a few children that I befriended during the […]
Soccer, San Jose & Santa Ana
Soccer isn’t a sport in Paraguay, it’s a way of life. I have not found one person who doesn’t like soccer here. Everyone has a […]
Contrasts
Paraguay is a wonderful country which, like most of its Latin-American counterparts, is full of stark contrasts. Here, there is very distinct contrast is between the […]
Distinctions
Last Wednesday (June 30th), I joined the sports group. One of their objectives was to donate clothes and other items to the needy of Santa […]
Chikumbuso Project
Wednesday was our first long-awaited trip to Chikumbuso School. Our bus pulled through the school gates and greeted with shouts, curious on-lookers, and a lot […]
A Jarring Reality
Time is flying by here in Santa Ana, the poorest neighborhood in the city, located just a quick 10 minute drive from the hotel. Whereas […]
Connecting with Host Families
I’m pretty sad about leaving Isla Pucu. The people here were cool, and I got connected to them quickly. I enjoyed every minute of being […]