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 […]
Category: Paraguay
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Community water projects, and a welcome BBQ
Yesterday was my first night in Zambia and I slept like a baby! The weather here is beautiful; it’s cool in the mornings and warm in […]
Readjusting and Taking it All In
It has been very difficult for many students on the trip to say goodbye to Isla Pucu. There were many friends made and great experiences […]
A Difficult Farewell
If you had spoken with me prior to this trip, I probably would have told you that I was excited about loads of things. I […]