Welcome to Hispanola

Today, July 17, 2023 was our first day of our cultural immersion in the Dominican Republic. We met up at one location at the airport and took lots of pictures and several hugs from our parents. Getting on the plane was nerve wracking but take-off was even worse (maybe I’m just a bit dramatic but it was only my second time being on a plane). We arrived at the beautiful villa and got settled in. We then rode golf carts to a restaurant on the beach. Though it rained, it was still a very beautiful sight to see. Going back to the villa was full of jokes and laughter because of how slow the golf carts were going and because we also got lost. To end our night off we participated in an Identity Activity and had the chef cook us some amazing Dominican chicken, rice, beans and vegetables. And when I tell you it was amazing please believe me. Overall the first day went really well and I can’t wait to experience more!

Kierra Peterson 
Cohort 2023