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| Cross border experiences allow students to create relationships beyond barriers, and to celebrate with new friends in the communities we visit. |
Throughout the semester, the Romero Center visits Hogar Infantil La Gloria to spend time with the children there. The activities range from coloring and working on crafts, playing outside, sharing stories, or holding infants. |
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| During Encuentro El Salvador, students have the opportunity to learn more about Salvadoran culture. Women at a local restaurant took time out to teach Kelly how to make authentic Salvadoran pupusas. |
During our visits to La Morita, we have an opportunity to get to know people in the community. Ashlen and one of the children from the community became friends during our time sharing with the people of La Morita. |
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| Trips to Tijuana include a lot of hard work, but also a lot of fun. Hannah and Heather and sit in a hole they were digging while they were waiting for the tree they were planting to arrive. |
International immersion opportunities open our eyes to the commonalities we share with our peers in other parts of the world. Katie had the opportunity to get to know some of the young people living in Jardines de Colon, a community that we stayed with during our trip to El Salvador. |
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| Each year the Romero Center sponsors Hunger and Homelessness Awareness week. Students take time out not only learn about hunger and homelessness in our local community and throughout the world, but to also take action to make a difference for those who are hungry and homeless. |
Every January USD students travel to El Salvador for an immersion experience to learn more about social justice and faith in our world, and to gain a greater insight in our role in creating solidarity and peace. |
