October 2011

Chapare: A Trip to the Jungle

After our first week of classes, we took a weekend trip out of the Cochabamba valley and into the jungle. We traded in the dry, high altitude Cochabamba for the humid lower lands of Villa Tunari in the province of Chapare. As we left Cochabamba, the road began climbing the mountains, but everything was still brown and dry like the city. Little towns and farms lined the road, which with the mountains and hills provided for a beautiful landscape.

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An Overwhelming Feeling of Impact: Take 1

An Overwhelming Feeling of Impact: Take 1

Amizade has decided to embark on an exciting and innovative…

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Incallajta and Bolivia's Incan History

Incallajta and Bolivia's Incan History

Bolivia is little known for its Inca history and treasures,…

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The Viloma School Project

The Viloma School Project

Amizade’s school-building project in the community of Viloma, Bolivia is…

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Space is Still Available for Spring Semester Abroad with Amizade

Space is Still Available for Spring Semester Abroad with Amizade

Space is still available and we are accepting applications for…

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Amizade's Summer "Volunteer Vacations" Announced

Join one of Amizade’s open group volunteer programs this spring…

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Reflections from Amizade’s Andean Semester Students

Nine students headed for a semester in Bolivia with Amizade…

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