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  • Nicaraguan Nostalgia: Looking back on Nueva Segovia ’21

    Posted by lgomez

    What is the first thing that comes into your mind when you think about Nicaragua?  Throughout the years, the media has put a spotlight on this country’s challenges. But underneath … Read More

    A Service Journey

    Posted by lyoung

    Melanie went to Nicaragua in the summer of 2011. She joined AMIGOS through our partner Rice University as a Loewenstern Fellow. We caught up with her to learn more about … Read More

    Before AMIGOS, After AMIGOS

    Posted by primergrey

    My life is divided into two phases: before AMIGOS and after AMIGOS. When I signed up for the program, I had no idea how dramatically it would impact the course … Read More

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    Gap Nicaragua: Sensory Tour

    Posted by primergrey

    Start to a Gap Year in Nicaragua Thank you to Nicaragua gap participants Brenna and Nadia for writing about the beginning of their gap year in Leon!     The … Read More

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    Shared Goals: How AMIGOS Partners with Educators

    Posted by primergrey

    Did you know that AMIGOS offers professional development for educators? In July 2017,  fifteen educators from the Byram Hills School District from Armonk, New York spanning numerous disciplines, came together … Read More

    Dispatches from Discover AMIGOS

    Posted by primergrey

    Discover AMIGOS is a two-week facilitator-led group trip for students ages 13-15. Participants get an introduction to global leadership by learning about Nicaraguan culture, getting hands-on conservation experience at a … Read More

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    Gap Year in Nicaragua: In Mateo’s Words

    Posted by primergrey

    Gap Year in Nicaragua: Mateo’s Experience and Advice For my gap year in Nicaragua I lived in Leon, participating as a volunteer for Amigos de Las Americas. I’ve spent the last … Read More

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    Gap Year in Nicaragua: An Interview with Sophie

    Posted by primergrey

    Gap Year in Nicaragua: An Interview with Sophie Why did you decide to do a gap year in Nicaragua with AMIGOS? I decided to participate in the AMIGOS gap year program because I … Read More

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    La que siembra cosecha – Laying the Foundation for an AMIGOS Summer

    Posted by primergrey

    Laying the foundation for an AMIGOS summer Nicol (Project Director) and I (Jordan, Assistant Project Director) have been busy, busy, busy setting up the Matagalpa project. The to-do lists sprawl … Read More

    Q&A with Sawyer, Gap Participant in Nicaragua

    Posted by primergrey

    How did you choose a Gap Year with AMIGOS? Tufts University has a partnership with AMIGOS, and they encouraged me to look into the gap year program. I was impressed with … Read More

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