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From the Dominican Republic…With Love
It’s been a little over a month since the end of my study abroad program in the Dominican Republic, and after an amazing experience of a lifetime, I have returned “home” to my friends and family. Writing this post has been a process for me because I didn’t know where to start. How do I… Read more
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Shana’s Travel Diaries: Cuba
Cuba…has stolen my heart. My weeklong adventure in my greatly anticipated trip to the island has come and gone and I’m left with a passport stamp, tan lines and souvenirs as proof of my time spent there. The trip has been a dream of mine for so long, I have to remind myself daily I… Read more
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Sak Pase Haiti!
This past weekend, I had the opportunity to travel across the border to Haiti! Thanks to Atlas Travelers and two amazing tour guides, Jenny and Lesly, my short but pleasant time on the other side of Hispaniola was an experience I will never forget. Originally, before arriving in the Dominican Republic for my study abroad… Read more
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Shana’s Dominican Diaries: Samaná
This weekend, my program members and I took what will be our last weekend excursion together for the rest of the semester and with finals just around the corner, our trip to Samaná was a great break from reality. Although this trip involved a stay at an amazing villa (with a pool and the beach… Read more
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Shana’s Dominican Diaries: Las Hermanas Mirabal
“Here’s to great women; may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them.” As many of us know, March is Women’s History Month! On the eighth, we celebrated International Women’s Day, which corresponds with this annual, month-long observation that recognizes the contributions of women to history and society, all around the world.… Read more
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Livin’ La Vida Loca: One Month Reflection
I’ve been in the Dominican Republic for a little over a month now, and I’m amazed at how much has happened so far. It’s been a pretty world wind experience and I’m sad to see how quickly my time abroad is passing by. It took some time, but I can finally say that I feel more… Read more
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