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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
It was a brief yet intense feeling that awashed me as I alone trod through the crashing waves along the coast of Sao Paulo. The air was fresh and sweet, and it blanketed the mountains and islands till both faded into the horizon. Underneath the morning skies, everything around me Read more…
“Asgard is not a place. It’s a people.” Odin, Thor: Ragnarok (2017) Brazil was truly one of the most beautiful places that I have visited in my life. However, the wonders of nature and the abundance of choices of fruit juices on their own do not make the experience. I found that the Read more…
Tuesday night was our final night with our host families. Tiffany had a meal in mind to make for our family, and she was able to come up with some simple tasks to make it look like I was helping, even though I’m the farthest thing from a cook! Around Read more…
Earlier this week, we had the opportunity to visit two churches in São Paulo. After the first service, amongst all of the talking and laughing, I heard someone yell, “Jenna, come here! He speaks French!” In case you’re wondering whether or not you read that right – yes French, not Read more…