Grace O. I had a wonderful time at the Chile event, especially on the fourth day when we explored and tried out Chile foods. What made it truly special for me was not just the delicious food, but the sense of togetherness it fostered. Food holds a special place in my heart as a significant … Read more about this article
Vanessa G. The final Chile meeting was definitely one of the most fun experiences in this program. Ending this program in person with my fellow Virtual Chile Program students was so much fun. We learned earlier on in the week that empanadas are a popular option in Chilean culture. Carlos was kind enough to stop … Read more about this article
Previous Next Lionel N. The “Art in resistance” & graphic artist workshop took place today, I observed that they developed lifts/ elevators that lift people to the top of hills because the hills in Chile are so steep that was an interesting revelation. Most of them are out of commission now, but there are still … Read more about this article
Ayla Schroepfer Today during day 2 of our Chile experience we got to see a local open food market. The market is open every Wednesday and Saturday in which people grab their fruits and vegetables for the week to prepare meals. The prices of the foods can vary depending on the harvest and weather conditions. The … Read more about this article
Ayla S. Today we got to travel to Vina del Mar and Valparaiso. It was really interesting seeing what the towns looked like. In Vina del Mar we saw some really cool buildings with amazing architecture. We first saw the UVM Campus which used to be a German school forty years ago. The campus is … Read more about this article
The Chile Virtual Live program is getting ready to launch! Participants had an exciting orientation on Thursday, February 22, and even got to watch Dance of Hope together! The program is jam-packed with adventures including tours of Vina del Mar and Valparaiso, a graphic artist workshop with a guest presenter, and empanada making! We can … Read more about this article
