I have to say that Summer 2012 was one of my best groups ever. They were bright, motivated, eager to experience everything, and unwilling to waste a single opportunity.
The experience was enhanced by the presence of Naphtali and Aidan for 10 days or so. They were able to experience two field trips, and a presentation by Naphtali about her 2011 experiences in Honduras which fit in perfectly with the summer course on Health care in Yucatan. Even though we did not talk at all about her presentation or the summer program, she hit all of the same topics we were studying/discussing/experiencing such as community/public health challenges, cultural competency, cultural differences and travel. Everyone fell in love with Aidan especially as he bravely jumped off the high dive into a cenote that only a couple of other students dared to attempt.
The month-long program flew by. I have high hopes for a similar program next summer and an expanded version of the program for Fall 2013. In the meantime, Fall 2012 is here.
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We heard such positive comments from Naphtali regarding her time at Merida - it's good to hear that you considered it a success, as well.
They were great guests and meshed well with the students and the planned activities.
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