Memories built after a year of volunteering for Olancho Aid Foundation... TRAVELING AROUND HONDURAS Roatan was one of the most amazing places I have ever visited. There was nice weather, friendly people, and wonderful beaches. I also enjoyed visiting Copan Ruinas. Learning about Mayan history was something really intriguing and mind opening. NINOS/AS AT MARIA DE LOS ANGELES CHILDREN’S HOME I have enjoyed sharing time with the kids at the Children’s Home. It is a blessing to be able to … [Read more...]
Christmas Arrives!
Christmas Arrives! Standing in front of my window I watched the stars. They looked more beautiful than any other day and there was something outside in the air that told me that it was not an ordinary day. The world had the special vibe that everyone could recognize; it was Christmas. For many of us it’s the best time of the year, full of combined feelings that mix between the nostalgia of wanting to return to a time and place where we were happy and the joy of living in the present. Every … [Read more...]
Maria’s Fear
Top 5 Scholarship Application Responses
In order to be eligible for a scholarship to the three-week intensive English summer program at Gannon University, our students were required to participate in an official application process. Students answered questions about their backgrounds, aspirations, fears, and motivations. Their answers were honest and inspirational. By sharing these responses from the applications, we hope to give you a glimpse into what this opportunity would mean to students at Santa Clara High School. We hope to … [Read more...]
My experience during Mission California 2017
Mission California was more than a beautiful and priceless experience of traveling with my friends, it was an experience where I gained a lot of knowledge and got to know a lot of other cultures in the world. I learned a lot about education in the United States and also about the different behaviors and talents of the students of Sonoma Academy in Santa Rosa. I think all my expectations were fulfilled, and I felt also very proud of representing my family, my school, and my country. Our … [Read more...]
#MissionCA17
“Mission CA” was an unforgettable and wonderful experience for me. Since the very beginning of this journey I knew we were privileged to go on this trip. The experience and knowledge I acquired while on the mission are so valuable to me. I loved and enjoyed every single detail; everything was new to me, but I learned to not be afraid of new things. I truly am thankful for this amazing journey we got to travel. We were eleven students, and each of us was received by a host family. My host family … [Read more...]
First Quarter Completion – Jacob
First Quarter Completion Jacob - November, 2016 As the last student left the halls of the Instituto on Friday, the conclusion of the first Quarter of the school year drew to a close. It was a quarter filled with laughter, challenges, and a lot of new experiences. Upon its conclusion, I can favorably look back on the experience and look forward to the next three quarters still to come. Coming into the school year as a first time teacher, I didn’t really know what to expect. I knew there … [Read more...]