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    Hadley Kyle, a volunteer in Michoacán, México in 2006, shares how her AMIGOS experience led her to a completely unexpected lifelong friendship.   I first heard about Amigos de las … Read More

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    Jorge Poveda, a former AMIGOS Youth Ambassadors Program Coordinator and Associate Project Director, shares his experience building young leaders as well as how to expand your global perspective with AMIGOS. … Read More

    Alumni Spotlight: Steve Schafer, Author

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    We caught up with AMIGOS alum Steve Schafer (Paraguay 1990) to ask him some questions! Steve is the author of The Border, a story about four Mexican teens who flee … Read More

    7 Marathons on 7 Continents in 7 Days

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    Dorn Wenninger Runs for AMIGOS 7 Marathons on 7 Continents in 7 Days   AMIGOS alumni do some pretty incredible things. Five-time alum Dorn Wenninger is getting ready to run … Read More

    Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Taylor Surles from AMIGOS to Doctors without Borders

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    Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Taylor Surles from AMIGOS to Doctors without Borders We had the opportunity to connect with Dr. Taylor Surles, who was an AMIGOS participant in Mexico. Curious about the … Read More

    Alumni Spotlight: How AMIGOS Impacted Darien Clary’s Career

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    AMIGOS organizes immersion programs in Latin America for high school and college students seeking powerful life experiences. This sets you on the path to be a leader in your career … Read More

    The Unforgettable Impact of a Host Family

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    Eleanor spent 7 weeks on an AMIGOS program in Nicaragua. Here, she speaks about her relationship with her host family. I had lots of expectations going into my 7 weeks … Read More

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