I had never been to another country and I didn't speak the language but I wanted to challenge myself and my perspective.
I hate flying, but I love to travel.
Major: Journalism
MELISSA SIROIS
My favorite thing about Nicaragua was the music! It was everywhere!
I wanted to see the world from an un-American perspective and challenge myself to experience new things, as well as travel on my own.
Major: Journalism
ALI SICBALDI
My favorite part about Nicaragua was being able to play with the kids and learn about their school!
I wanted to go to Nicaragua because I went last summer and missed all of the people I had met!
I like horses and my favorite food is Mexican tacos.
Major: Media Studies
JORDAN BURNELL
Major: Journalism
SHELBY PETRIE
I wanted to go to Nicaragua to expand my perspective on life and immerse myself in a new and unfamiliar culture.
I'm an expert whistler.
Major: Public Relations
SARAH DOIRON
My favorite thing about Nicaragua was the landscape, the beauty of the culture and how it is different from our own.
Traveling to Nicaragua was the first time I ever traveled out of the country.
Major: Journalism
JACOBO WAINCIER
I live in Honduras, one of Nicaragua's neighbors, but I hadn't traveled to any other Cetnral American coutnries before, and I wanted to get a different perspective of the region.
I speak three languages: English, Spanish and French
Major: Journalism
ASHLEY NALLY-NAGEL
Major: Journalism
SARAH HARRIS
I love that Nicaraguans are hard workers and find happiness in every situation.
I hope to be a women's rights activist one day.
Major: Journalism
KARLIE HEGARTY
My favorite part of the trip was having the opportunity to talk to the people of Nicaragua on a personal level.
I once broke my hip making a Vine.
Major: Film, Television & Media Arts
MARGARITA DÍAZ
I fell in love with Nicaragua when I first visited in 2011. Since then, I had hoped to bring communication students to learn about the country and document the amazingly compelling stories of its people.
My hope is that this website helps close the information gap that exists about Nicaragua in the United States. These two countries share such a complicated history, yet most young people are unaware of it. An important part of our mission is to improve understanding and open lines of communication.
