By: Jackson Kiland Since being in Guatemala, I have noticed that the authentic Guatemalan culture has been pushed out by the growth and expansion of tourism. Much like an invasive species, foreign countries seem to invade Guatemala. They destroy and strangle its real identity, leaving nothing but a twisted foreign perspective. Cities like San Pedro … Continue reading Global Economies, Local Impacts
By Jaiya Govender We arrived in Guatemala on the 25th of February 2022. Eagerness and curiousness were my initial emotions of this trip. Throughout the weeks preparing for the trip, borrowing sleeping pads and scavenging my wardrobe for non- strapless shirts, did not prepare me for the feeling of being extremely overwhelmed as I got … Continue reading Relevancy
By Meghan McNeill As I laid under the sun and drifted in and out of consciousness, I thought about how the hilarity of universe brought me to this paradise of convalescence. I thought about how every intention or expectation I previously held for this experience dissipated in perfect cadence of my dwindling energy. I also … Continue reading Dissolving Boundaries
By: Bella Martin It is currently the last full day of the trip, and we are back in Antigua. Since I spent the majority of the second half of this trip in quarantine, I had a lot of time to reflect on the days I was able to be out exploring Guatemala with my peers. … Continue reading Reflections on Resilience
By Landon Reihs The whole reflecting on what I’ve done in my daily life has become more of a challenge, but this trip and this group makes it simpler. Even though I’ve known pretty much every CCS student at this school it feels nice when your perspective on certain people can change in both positive … Continue reading Everyone’s Different in the Same Ways
By Michelle Bracken (Teresa’s daughter) When waking up in the morning what is the first thing that comes to mind? Is it that you just want to go back to sleep? Or maybe what clothes will you wear that day? Personally, the first thing I often think about is staying in bed till the last … Continue reading Are we really all that different?
Arms Wide Open By Ana Martin and Kendall Quinn We were the kids in school who you would see walking hand in hand always laughing about something, practically inseperable. We chose to go on this Global Ed experience with the thought of having time to explore the world together, as best friends. We never had … Continue reading Arms Wide Open
By Reed Freisner Throughout my time here in Guatemala, my group and I have undertaken many adventures. The trip has shown me how the people you meet in new places really make the experience and that crossing new borders and boundaries together can help build relationships. I have been positive for COVID-19 since my fourth … Continue reading People as People
In the midst of a truly unprecedented trip, with the many impacts of the global pandemic surrounding us, a few things are holding this group and this adventure together. Foremost, of course, is the group of students and adults - we are familiar to each other, experienced learners, skills educators, qualified health professionals, and close … Continue reading LAGO ATITLAN – OUR GUATEMALAN BASE
By Chris Magero Over the course of this trip, I have been exposed to a different way of life than the one I am used to. I have found that the people here in Guatemala indulge in an entirely different system than that of the US. The hard working people of this country range from … Continue reading My Village
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