Guatemala: Opportunities
23. February After a full week away from the city it was time to settle back into Spanish class and host family stays. This week was focused on the Health and Education systems in Guatemala. First, we compared private to public health care. Then we went to a public elementary school and spent some time....
Guatemala: Community Cloud Forest Conservation
18. February For much of this past week, we were at the Community Cloud Forest Conservation (CCFC) in the Coban area of Alta Verapaz, Guatemala. Tuesday was a travel day with a long bus ride, arriving at CCFC later in the day. We spent Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday learning about the important work and programs....
Guatemala: Tikal
10. Febrero This week the theme was justice, violence, and peace in Guatemala. On Monday we visited the Survivors Foundation, which is a nonprofit that helps women and children who have experienced domestic violence to rebuild their lives. On Tuesday, we had a Zoom call with Robert Brenneman, an 91短视频 and CASAS alumni. He is....
All Senses Engaged
3. Feb. 2025 After returning from the trip, this week was a chance to settle back into a regular routine. The theme of the afternoon class was human rights and we started with a trip to the OHDAG offices (Office of Human Rights of the Archbishop of Guatemala). The next day we watched a documentary....
Guatemala: Mayan history and modern culture
27 January 2025 Week 2 in Guatemala was quite eventful. On Monday we visited Casa de la Memoria and learned about the history of Mayans in Guatemala. On Tuesday we visited the Palacio National de la Cultura. On Wednesday, we heard Ronaldo Similox talk about Mayan spirituality. On Thursday we departed from Semilla early in....
Guatemala: Introductions
Week 1 Reflections – January 19 Our group flew from Reagan National Airport to Houston International, then on to Guatemala City. We heard about the History and Culture of Guatemala from Isra Ortiz Escobar. We also had some time to explore the community around Semilla/CASAS. The group went to Casa Horeb to experience a Mennonite....
U.S.-Mexico Border: Hard Realities
Welcoming in Mexico When we arrived in Mexico, we were warmly welcomed by Mark and Joca, the leaders of Frontera de Cristo. In our welcoming, we were taken to the American side of the border where we were able to see the wall in person. Many discussions about the wall circulate in the United States....
U.S.-Mexico Borderlands
May 23 – May 31, 2024 Hotel McCoy Our next stop was Tucson, Arizona. While in the cactus-filled city, we stayed at Hotel McCoy. Originally, it was a motel that people struggling with drug issues used to be in and out of. However, it has been repurposed into what is now a trendy hotel. This....
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U.S.-Mexico Border: NOLA & Arizona
May 13 – May 23聽 New Orleans聽 New Orleans is known for its lively French Quarter and its Mardi Gras festival, but other important aspects of the city are overlooked. New Orleans is a city of resilience in multiple ways that extend beyond its party nature. With 2nd Line Tours, Jay, our tour guide, shared....