Since being stationed in the town of Mindo for my service portion of SST, I’ve noticed a big cultural difference between U.S. Mennonites and Ecuadorian “Mindo-nites” – pun intended 🙂 approaches to life. There’s a palpable sense of serenity and...
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¡Bienvenidos a Puerto Rico!
Apr 29 2025
Welcome to our blog about our experience in Puerto Rico, where our focus is on Hispanic Identities and Resilience. Over the next three weeks, you will hear from students about la brega in Puerto Rico. Brega and bregar are distinctly Puerto Rican words that mean to struggle, to overcome, to persevere, to deal with… all rolled into one word. We invite you to follow us as we connect, learn, explore, and grow over the next three weeks.
The photo below is of La Perla, a neighborhood outside the walls of Old San Juan. In the background on the hill you can see El Castillo San Felipe del Morro, often referred to as simply El Morro.
