Summer 2012
On Friday, May 18 we took a field trip to Volcán Mombacho. Volcán Mombacho is one of the active volcanoes in Nicaragua and only about 45 minutes…
Our afternoon charlas (chats) this past week have discussed the Nicaraguan educational system, religion – specifically liberation theology, and issues for women in Nicaragua. We learned some…
Part of the academic requirements of SST include journaling three times a week on various topics. Below is a “free choice” journal entry written by Mary, which…
First things first; happy belated Mother’s Day. Here in Nicaragua, Mother’s Day isn’t celebrated until May 30th, but we frequently think about our mothers back home. Sunday,…
Students have finally settled into a routine this past week. After a long weekend learning about their new families and how to communicate in Spanish, everyone was…































































































