What an incredible day! We saw 8 inspiring presentations from our Total Immersion program group that arrived on December 1st, 2015. Just a few days left and their 3 month program will come to a close! Take a peek at what they have been doing for the past month during their independent projects...
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| Grace shows us some embroidery that she started in her community. |
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| She looked at people's relationship with the land and found that it is full of both fear and respect |
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| Next, Ellen took us on a journey through her second immersion program here with us in Yucatan, but this time it was in the Mayan language! |
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| She took us through the whole cycle of culture shock, crisis, adaptation and integration and then sung us a song she wrote and composed in Mayan |
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| Megan had a blast working with children in a community school and discovered that you can educate even without words |
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| She even learned how to weave her own hammock! |
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| Then, Kitt told us all about his time exploring caves and finding treasures! |
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| He worked in the fields as well alongside his 86 year old grandfather! |
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| Molly learned an incredible amount about supernatural beings and the legends of her pueblo |
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| She also worked with children teaching art, she says their favorite things to draw were hand-turkeys and moose |
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| Anna shared with us an amazing poem that she wrote that highlights the theme of cultural identity and the value of tradition and heritage |
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| She also learned how to embroider! |
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| This part of her blouse is a traditional pattern from her home country |
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| And this part is a common pattern found here in Yucatan |
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| Matthew looked into climate change and how both the actual phenomenon and the dialogue affects the people in small communities |
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| His presentation included many sketches and anecdotes |
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| Lea investigated Mayan world vision and documented many details of daily life |
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| She shared with us some signs from nature that people still used to make predictions about the weather |
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| Taking a look at her photos and drawings |
