The world around us has become still as we wake up for our last activity day in Puerto Rico. The island’s song flows through the trees, harmonizing with the sound of the coquis. Breakfast began at 6am, though I doubt any of my companions had the energy to greet the Read more…
Today, if you were to observe our group from afar, you might see a group of students who went on a serious adventure. While there is truth to our group being made up of students and us going on an adventure, deeper down, so much more was happening. As we Read more…
The potent theme throughout our trip has been collaboration. Many people put a lot of effort and time into creating the amazing trip that we had. However, collaboration has only been possible because of the community that has brought us together. Community is a key component of collaboration. On Sunday, Read more…
I woke up exhausted from the sounds of Ponce: car alarms, honking, and the blaring of music past midnight kept me awake. This morning it is so easy to be grouchy or unthankful for the smallest things. With a long day ahead, I find it hard to be fully engaged Read more…
Cultures, food, and good feelings. What do all three of these things have in common? They were all things we got to share with others in Puerto Rico. August 8 began with visiting the Parque Ceremonial Caguana on the Taino cultural land. We were able to learn about the Taino Read more…
I began my morning on August 6th by waking up early enough to enjoy an exquisite breakfast at our hotel, Hacienda Tamarindo, and my last couple of hours in Vieques. A couple of friends and I gained the motivation to make a 20-minute walk from the hotel to see Black Read more…
August 5th, 2025: The first thought that comes to mind while observing the Ceiba tree in Vieques is to breathe and relax. Now, I don’t have those thoughts often, but when our tour guide Mark for the day described the Ceiba tree and its powerful roots in the ancient Taino Read more…
Everyone and everything has their own story. Moments of collaboration can make or break how “big” or “small” our worlds can be. We can choose what we want to listen and learn from-who and what we grow from. After an early morning ferry ride, we made it to the small Read more…
On the first morning of our trip to Puerto Rico, we had the privilege to at El Comedor de la Kennedy, a place where free meals are provided to those that have food insecurity. There is no limit to type of people that they serve. From children to the elderly, Read more…