by | Mar 3, 2015 | Alternative Spring Break 2015, Delegations, Lessons from El Espino
As the days get closer for our trip to El Salvador, my mind is just exploding with thoughts, nerves, and excitement. I am really excited to go on this trip for many of reasons—one is that I have never left the country and I am excited to see how other people have to... by | Feb 20, 2015 | Alternative Spring Break 2015, Delegations, Lessons from El Espino
In four short weeks we will embark on a journey to El Espino, a trip that will change our lives forever. Even though we are yet to go, I have learned many lessons in preparation for this adventure. First, I have seen the passionate and giving nature of those around... by | Feb 19, 2015 | Alternative Spring Break 2015, Delegations, Lessons from El Espino
My cup is empty, and I am more than ready to have it filled. I am a returning El Salvador delegate, and even though I know what to expect from this entire trip, I still feel as though I am navigating uncharted territory. The individuals that I was blessed to interact... by | May 31, 2014 | Anna's Blog, Gangs and Violence, Lessons from El Espino, Sister City, Words from the President
I am unsettled tonight. And I am rarely unsettled here. I just took one of the Xanax that I was given after the accident for nightmares in the hopes of calming my nerves enough to sleep. The day was tranquil; I spent it with my goddaughter sitting for hours working at... by | May 30, 2014 | Anna's Blog, Lessons from El Espino, Scholarship program, Sister City, Words from the President
Last night was a struggle to sleep. I’m not sure whether to blame the 5 cups of coffee I was served throughout the day, the mucky heat that made my thin sheet feel like a thick comforter, or the unrelenting din of dogs, roosters, and heavy trucks outside my window. My...