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March 28, 2019 by Ashley Welter

Spring Break Highlights From the Field

We’re nearly halfway through our 2019 Spring Break season, and our student groups have accomplished so much already! From building bottle structures and hosting medical brigades in the Dominican Republic, to patrolling local beaches to protect nesting sea turtles in Costa Rica – here are some of our favorite photo highlights from this year’s Spring Break programs!

Costa Rica: Spring Break Sea Turtle Initiative
Free time on the beach outside of Home Base
Taking a dip in the lagoon
Hitting the volleyball court with a group of local children
More lagoon fun!
Meeting a new four-legged friend
Dance party in Alajuela town square
Now that takes skills!
Touring the local farm
Learning how to make empanadas!
Que rico — yummy! Check out that turtle made from beans.
Preparing for night patrol
Getting ready for a zipline adventure
Here we go!
What a view!

Dominican Republic: Spring Break Service Adventure (Global Health Track)
Learning to take vital signs
Vitamin distribution for local community members
Swimming in Dudu Lagoon
How beautiful is that water?!
Posing with a new friend
Working on a public health project – water sanitation safety
Hosting a medical brigade in the local community
Recording vital signs
Snorkeling off the coast
More vitamins!
Helping local youth learn about public health
Another medical brigade in the community
Dominican Republic: Spring Break Service Adventure (Community Impact Track)
Fun in the sun!
Muy delicioso!
Getting their hands dirty at the service site
Pool time at the Home Base

   

 


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