April 2012

Silvia and Ceoli

Silvia and Ceoli

I don’t know how she does it alone. Silvia, the doctor I have the pleasure of working with this semester, is a 25-year-old native of Cochabamba, Bolivia who loves working with the children at Ceoli; her passion for her job is evident in her interactions with the children. Her weakness is she only has two hands. With nearly 200 children who are constantly sick or hurting themselves as well as in need of basic regular medical care she needs another set or two of hands.

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On Carnival

On Carnival

You couldn’t walk anywhere without getting hit by a drive-by…

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Michael in Bolivia!

Michael in Bolivia!

Michael Niemann is spending his spring semester serving and learning…

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Reflecting on Bolivia

Reflecting on Bolivia

Less than 24 hours ago I was ambling from one plane to another connecting flight, through another security line, through customs, and then to baggage claim. Now, 5 minutes ago I finished my first day of class—my final semester of my undergraduate career. But, I’m not tired. I’m not exhausted. Oddly enough I’m not even too stressed, considering the situation. I am energized. I am refreshed. I am reinvigorated. I came back fully reassured that I want to continue studying Spanish; that I want to continue to foster a relationship with and support Amizade; and that Bolivia is Latin America’s best kept secret.

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Cristo de la Concordia

Cristo de la Concordia

On our second full day in Cochabamba, Jean Carla planned…

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Water Balloons, Foam, and Fun: Carnaval in Oruro

Water Balloons, Foam, and Fun: Carnaval in Oruro

This guest blog from Amizade WVU semester student Shawnna Mullenax,…

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