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This blog is where I will share my field experiences abroad. I look forward to learning and immersing myself in the daily lives of my host country.
Day 17 Departure Day: A Bittersweet Goodbye to Uruguay
"¡Gracias, Uruguay, por un tiempo increíble!" It's a bittersweet day as we bid farewell to a place we've called home for the past two and...
Jul 7, 20252 min read
Day 16 in Montevideo: Permanent Souvenirs
Aloha, Uruguay! This morning, after a quick breakfast, we tackled the inevitable task of packing our suitcases, a bittersweet reminder...
Jul 7, 20252 min read
Day 14 and 15 in Montevideo: Sharing Our Stories, Savoring the Flavors, and Seeing the Sights
Living in our Riv-ERA! Day 14 and 15 are combined since both days involved planning and then sharing our presentation about our host...
Jul 5, 20254 min read
Day 13 in Montevideo: Saturday Strolls and City Sights!
My morning started bright and early as I joined my wonderful host, Martina, and other Fulbrighters. We were off to a local market. Since...
Jul 2, 20252 min read
Day 12 Farewell, Rivera: A Stop in Tacuarembo, and the Biggest Chivito Ever!
Early morning stroll, on horses of course! It's my last day here in Rivera, and it's bittersweet. This morning, I'm packing up and...
Jun 30, 20252 min read
Day 11 part 2: From Postponed Plans to Extreme Trekking in Valle de Lunarejo!
Valle de Lunarejo What a day! After leaving Lidia's school, and a bit of a wait, the weather finally cleared up this afternoon, giving us...
Jun 30, 20254 min read
Day 11 in Rivera: A Heartfelt Celebration in Cerro Solito
Me gustaría un perro globo. = I would like a balloon dog. Our journey to Escuela Rural N°19 in Cerro Solito, Rivera, on was an experience...
Jun 30, 20254 min read
Day 10 in Rivera: Finding the “Why” in Rivera
With our wonderful hosts, Milton and Mirian at CeRP. Today was all about reconnecting with the heart of education-the “why” behind what...
Jun 26, 20253 min read
Day 9 in Rivera: A Look into Teacher Training at CeRP
Future teachers of English at CeRP. Today was an incredibly insightful day as we ventured into Rivera, Uruguay, and had the privilege of...
Jun 20, 20254 min read
Day 8 in Rivera: A Warm Welcome at Escuela N°16 and an Afternoon Exploring the City
Today was one of those special days that leave a lasting imprint on your heart. We spent the morning at Escuela N°16, home of our host...
Jun 20, 20254 min read
Day 7 in Rivera: A Cross-Border Cultural Journey to Santana do Livramento
Livramento train station, Brazil. Our Sunday day in Rivera began with an early start for another cultural activity with our host teacher,...
Jun 16, 20252 min read
Day 6 in Rivera: A Rainy Day Pivot to Duty-Free Delights and Teacher House Comforts
Elefante with the Rivera crew! What a night! I woke up to the sound of rain drumming against my window, a full-on thunderstorm in the...
Jun 15, 20252 min read
Day 5 in Rivera: Dolphins, Quadratic Formulas, and Unexpected Observations
Celeste Villamil teaching her students Algebra. Woke up this morning feeling much better than I have the past couple of days. A little...
Jun 15, 20254 min read
Day 4: Road Trip to Rivera
Street art culture is everywhere! Today was a travel day, which meant no specific activities were planned other than getting to our next...
Jun 13, 20251 min read
Day 3 in Montevideo: Bridging Divides and Building Futures
Day three in Montevideo was an enriching experience, offering a deeper dive into Uruguay's innovative approaches to education and social...
Jun 13, 20253 min read
Day 2 in Montevideo: An Unforgettable Day of Learning and Community in Uruguay 🇺🇾✨
Buen dia, from Montevideo! The sun begins to peak over the Rio de la Plata ushering a new day. Day 2 in Uruguay was another extraordinary...
Jun 13, 20253 min read
Day 1 in Montevideo: A Deep Dive into Uruguay's Educational System
My first day in Uruguay was a whirlwind of information, and if today is any indication, this international field experience promises to...
Jun 10, 20253 min read
From Honolulu to Sao Paulo (Almost There!)
Aloha from the road - or rather, the air. I'm currently somewhere in between time zones, countries, and states of exhaustion. This is Day...
Jun 8, 20252 min read
Sharing Aloha Across the World
Each time I open my planner, I am reminded that my Fulbright international field experience is days away, and the thought of...
May 29, 20252 min read
Transformative Connections
The highlight of the symposium in DC was, without a doubt, meeting all the incredible Fulbrighters and being inspired by their individual...
Feb 8, 20251 min read
The Wait Is Finally Over
Over the 10-week course, I often found myself imagining the incredible places my fellow Fulbrighters and I might be heading to for our...
Dec 29, 20242 min read
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