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Liam Carter ’25 - Pegasystems
I was fortunate enough to be able to further my interest in computer science through my internship with Pegasystems this summer. I was...

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Aug 6, 20243 min read


Matthew Papas ’25 - Pegasystems in Waltham, MA
Prior to my junior year of high school, I had no experience in programming and only had a slight interest in it; however, after I took...

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Aug 5, 20244 min read


Abby Lorion ’25 and Charlotte Kloman ’25 - Beth Israel Lahey in Wayland, MA
Over the course of a two-week period, we had the privilege of shadowing Dr. Deborah Riester, who specializes in Internal Medicine and...

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Aug 5, 20245 min read


Spencer Gary ’25 - Scipher Medicine, Waltham, MA
From the moment I learned about precision medicine, I was fascinated by its potential to benefit all parties involved in treating a...

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Jul 30, 20245 min read


Lindsey Berlucchi ’25 - Tufts Medical Center
Being a doctor is more than a profession; it’s a commitment to transforming lives and making a tangible impact on the health and...

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Jul 30, 20245 min read


Mulan Zhang ’25 - Noxon Orthodontics
Having gone through a myriad of orthodontic treatments, from palate expanders to braces to Invisalign, I’ve realized the importance of...

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Jul 9, 20244 min read


June 21: Gibraltar and Goodbyes
Today was our last full day here in Cádiz. We had class this morning, which included our last intercambio with students from Salesianas....

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Jun 25, 20241 min read


June 23: Student Voice: Siberian Tiger Park, Confucius Temple
Today’s update has been written by a student: Today, we started off the day at the Siberian Tiger Park. It was very cool to see so many...

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Jun 24, 20241 min read


June 22: Student Voice: Harbin
Today’s update has been written by one of our students: Today was our first day in Harbin! We started the day bright and early, eating...

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Jun 24, 20242 min read


June 21: Lama Temple and the Temple of Heaven
Rain fell in Beijing today, which was a refreshing reprieve from some of the summer heat the group has been experiencing. Donning a...

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Jun 24, 20241 min read


June 20: Exploring Sevilla
Today was one of our last days at Salesianas with our teacher Rosa. After classes, we boarded a bus with Álvaro for the 90-minute ride to...

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Jun 21, 20241 min read


June 20: The Great Wall, Ming Dynasty Tombs
On the second full day in Beijing today, the group traveled to the Mu Tian Yu section of The Great Wall. After about 20 minutes of...

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Jun 20, 20241 min read


June 19: Beijing Day 1, Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, Hongquiao Shopping Mall
The group’s first full day in Beijing was full of fun and laughter. Despite the hot weather, the students were very excited to explore...

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Jun 20, 20241 min read


June 19: Asociación Cardijn, Flamenco Lessons
Today we had a different kind of intercambio at school. We went to Asociación Cardijn, a group here in Cádiz that works to welcome recent...

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Jun 20, 20241 min read


June 18: Scavenger Hant, Tour of Santa María
This morning, we had a change in our schedule, meeting our teacher, Rosa, in La Plaza de España instead of at our school. Rosa organized...

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Jun 20, 20241 min read
June 18: Travel Day to Beijing
The group arrived in Beijing this afternoon (from Xi'an.) Everyone is excited to explore the city tomorrow!

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Jun 18, 20241 min read


June 17: Intercambios, Paella-Making
Today we returned to Salesianas for classes and speaking “intercambios” with students at the school. We enjoyed a long afternoon break,...

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Jun 18, 20241 min read


June 17: Bodi School Visit, Xi’an (Student Voice)
Today’s update has been written by one of our students: Today we visited a local private school called the Bodi School in Xi’an. It was...

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Jun 17, 20241 min read


June 16: La Alhambra
This morning we enjoyed a huge breakfast at the hotel and then made our way to La Plaza de Isabel la Católica, where we caught the bus up...

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Jun 17, 20241 min read


June 15: Exploring Granada
Early this morning, Saturday, we met each other near our school for the bus ride to Granada. The trip across Andalucía took four hours,...

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Jun 17, 20241 min read
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