By Ali Kaynar I am from Ankara, Turkey. It’s not too big of a town, not too small, and I’ve lived there my whole life. When I think of my hometown, I think first about how everyone is there is close. For example, when my mom wouldn’t be home, she would call a neighbor, ask … Continue reading Warm Communities
By Izzy Kiland Today we woke up to a delicious breakfast - the breakfast consisted of eggs, fruit, and a variety of bread and pastries. After eating, everyone came to gather for our daily meeting. In a span of 1-2 hours we had several positive Covid tests. While this was all happening, I was thinking … Continue reading A NOT NORMAL DAY
By Becca Cook Tourism, travel for pleasure or business; also the theory and practice of touring, the business of attracting, accommodating, and entertaining tourists, and the business of operating tours. Before going on this trip I had no real prior knowledge of this concept, as I don’t travel often. Throughout the duration of my time … Continue reading GRASPING THE IMPACT OF TOURISM
By Maggie Lancaster Social isolation is a concept I understand through experience. I know how it feels to not really fit in, and I sometimes feel a sense of disconnection from large groups. Before going on this trip, I was worried about feeling disconnected from the group because I didn’t really know anyone. Usually, I … Continue reading Finding Myself Through Connections
Various photographers, lots of smiles!
By Mahaan Govender I woke up outside on the floor to the sound of Bo snoring blissfully. A dark bluish sky above me was filled with stars. I shuffled my arms out of my sleeping bag and checked the time - it was 5:17am, an hour before the sunrise, which was when we all decided … Continue reading Leadership Lessons
By Clara Tucker I have only spent two full days in Antigua, Guatemala and one at Lake Atitlan, but I have learned so much throughout this immersive experience. When I first embarked on this trip, I was super excited to experience Guatemala and have fun with my friends, but it has already turned into so … Continue reading Little Whispers
By Emilie Janzen On our third day in Guatemala, we woke up with people slowly trickling out of the buildings and emerging into the morning light. As conversations about dreams and how people slept slowly faded, we got ready for the day. Once everyone was ready, we did our daily count-off before heading to the … Continue reading Settling In and Learning More
By Erin Stoik It’s only been two days, but I already feel like my eyes are opening a lot. In the beginning, I felt like we were doing the same thing as everyone else. When we first pulled into downtown Antigua, they had those big colorful shirts hanging from the stands, and I thought “Oh … Continue reading What It’s All About
Today, we spent our entire day in the city of Antigua Guatemala. Nestled below the towering Agua Volcano, Antigua was the capital of Central American when the region was controlled by the Spanish. It's a beautiful place with both unique and quite common characteristics. It's a lot like a lot of places in this part … Continue reading A Day in antigua
CCS GLOBAL EDUCATION 