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Obrigada – Amy Kovach

Obrigada! Thank you sometimes doesn’t seem like enough. Obrigada isn’t enough to reflect my gratitude for everyone who has helped make this life changing experience possible for these 23 students, but those are the words the English and Portuguese languages have given me—thank you and obrigada. The group above is Read more…

By Global Honors, 6 yearsJune 2, 2019 ago
Brazil 2019

The Right Attitude – Alexandra Osborne

In general, I have always felt a little under-prepared no matter the circumstances. When we visited the Brazilian side of Iguazu falls, I was totally unprepared, and that was no one’s fault but my own. I was told that we were going to get soaked despite any attempt to stay Read more…

By Global Honors, 6 yearsJune 1, 2019 ago
Brazil 2019

Head in the Clouds – Brittany Szarowicz

When I was very young (maybe five years old?), I rode in my first plane. I don’t think I looked away from the window for the entire flight. All these years later, nothing has changed. I still can’t get over how beautiful the clouds and the mountaintops can be when Read more…

By Global Honors, 6 yearsJune 1, 2019 ago
Brazil 2019

When I Return- Lourdes Sharp

“When you know your history, you have power” -paraphrase from a young student named Jose at University of São Paulo studying to be a historian When I came to visit Roberts as a Senior in High School, I remember seeing Dr. Kovach standing by a table with a smile on Read more…

By Global Honors, 6 yearsJune 1, 2019 ago
Brazil 2019

A Bittersweet Goodbye – Grace Turner

Saying goodbye is never easy. These past three weeks flew by so fast, I find myself wondering how it’s already time to head back home. A large part of me is reluctant to leave Brazil, yet in the midst of my sadness, I feel a surge of happiness and gratitude Read more…

By Global Honors, 6 yearsJune 1, 2019 ago
Brazil 2019

Child-like Wonder – Bailey LaTourette

Today, as one final hurrah abroad, we hiked the Argentinian side of Iguazu Falls. It definitely lived up to its legacy of being one of the seven Natural Wonders of the World. Besides the breathtaking views, the falls attract a multitude of people to add to the beauty. As my Read more…

By Global Honors, 6 yearsJune 1, 2019 ago
Brazil 2019

What Do I Want? – Sylvia Leary

The last few days of my journey have not gone as expected. But looking back, I can see how my choices have made all the difference. I woke up on Tuesday, planning to meet with my group and then present on our experiences in the Atlantic Forest. Instead, as soon Read more…

By Global Honors, 6 yearsJune 1, 2019 ago
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