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Curiosity

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Today we started work in the Common Ground Relief plant nursery with the theme of curiosity in mind. Before we went, we listened to James – the manager of the wetlands – talk about what caused the river to overflow and break the levee back in 2005. We all started doing tasks like weeding, making...

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Goodnight from Detroit!

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This afternoon, Sarah and I sat down to chat with each student individually to debrief and close out their experience in Detroit. We wanted to share some of the lessons that they will be taking with them in hopes that this enthusiasm for service, compassion and empathy will continue long into their futures. Tomorrow they...

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Arriving to San Diego

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Our course instructors report that last night the group settled into their hostel before enjoying some authentic Mexican street tacos and meeting with Alex Gómez and Maria Galleta who will be their guides and teachers on this learning journey. Today the group explored Old Town and its historical sites as they relate to the story of...

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