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
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
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
Gap Nicaragua: Sensory Tour
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
Shared Goals: How AMIGOS Partners with Educators
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
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
Gap Year in Nicaragua: In Mateo’s Words
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
Gap Year in Nicaragua: An Interview with Sophie
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
La que siembra cosecha – Laying the Foundation for an AMIGOS Summer
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
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