CASAS and homestays in Guatemala
As we were ending our stay in Mexico, we had some time to reflect on our experiences, and lots more on our ride back to Tucson. The time in Douglas/Agua Prieta really put things into perspective for all of us. Seeing all that was going on was both eye-opening and grounding for us. From meeting....
Report on border issues from Mexico
We are spending the weekend in Tuscon before we head to Guatemala for the bulk of our cross-cultural. This past week we were living in Agua Prieta, Mexico studying more about the border under the direction of Frontera de Cristo. Events to highlight are: walking immigrant trails in the Sonoran Desert, speaking first hand with....
Arizona, Immigration, and the Sonora Desert Museum
I think I speak for everyone in the group when I say that the past few days have just been a whirlwind of stories, facts, beauty, hard truths, and more. The main events have been making our way through air travel, touring a US Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center (in....
Guatemala, U.S. and Mexico Border
Students will explore two contemporary global issues: increasing human mobility across national borders, and the urgency for learning intercultural skills in a global context. One of the most heated issues in the U.S. – and the Shenandoah Valley – is the debate surrounding policies and attitudes towards immigrants, undocumented workers, and the crossing of national....