“Um sol pra cada um,” which translates to, “A sun for each one,” is a saying used by Brazilians to describe an extremely hot and sunny day. Not only was Saturday one of those very hot days to which this Read more…
Our trip to the beach in Bertioga was absolutely perfect! It was hot and sunny, the water was a great temperature, and it was not too crowded. However, the experience that highlighted my beach day was the feeling of community Read more…
No trip to Brazil is complete without a visit to one of the world famous Brazilian beaches. Today, we took a break from our educational program to embark on a trip to a beautiful beach in Bertioga. Even though it Read more…
The culture of Brazil has proven to be very different from that of home but in some way it is inexplicably similar. The day has proved that music is one of those connections that the two cultures share. The group Read more…
Here is the view from my Host Families house on the 24th floor Waking up to this view in the morning is breathtaking. It is very vibrant and allows me to see a lot of the city in just one Read more…
There are several people, like the cashier at the grocery store, and places, like a parking lot, that we don’t think are very important. We just don’t think that much about them. I’m sure the people of San Germán had Read more…
We started off the day in San German where we took a walking tour of the city. We were able to meet a lot of really awesome people and learn a ton about the history of Puerto Rico. Of course, Read more…
Just like many places in the Americas, Puerto Rico has a culture that is a beautiful melting pot with ingredients from many different places and people. On the fourth day of our trip, I was given the opportunity to experience Read more…
El Yunque, located in Eastern Puerto Rico, is the most beautiful rainforest in the entire United States. That being said, it is the only rainforest within the US, but that does not change the impact it can have on any Read more…
Nelson Mandela once said, “Courage is not the absence of fear but the triumph over it.” Courage is also the driving force behind our most daring adventures. As I reflected on our hike to El Yunque National rain forest, it Read more…