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Youth Exchange Canada: Toronto – Day Four

May 15, 2017

On Wednesday we went to Variety Village. As part of the YMCA Youth Exchange Canada, we have to spend a day doing community service. As a group we brainstormed different organizations that we could volunteer with. After voting, we decided...

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Youth Exchange Canada: Toronto – Day Three

May 11, 2017

On Tuesday we went to Niagara Falls. As soon as we arrived, we got some free time to hang out...

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Youth Exchange Canada: Toronto - Day Two

May 9, 2017

On Monday, our group travelled to Casa Loma, taking in great views of the city as we climbed the hill...

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Youth Exchange Canada: Toronto - Day One

May 5, 2017

It was a bright and early Sunday morning, me (Heather), Benny and Spencer carpooled down to Clarence Park. As I...

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Colombia: The Last Days on the farm

Apr 21, 2017

  The camp was a success- 24 people in attendance. Youth were the campers and young adult volunteers from the...

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Colombia: What does an exchange look like?

Apr 18, 2017

Monday morning I was back at Soliera School. This time, the objective was to promote the upcoming exchange next year...

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Colombia: Travelling to Rionegro Town

Apr 12, 2017

Sunday, April 2 was my day off of work, but by no means was I idly sitting in my room....

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Colombia: Visiting the Soleira School

Apr 6, 2017

Last Tuesday and Wednesday (March 28 & 29), I was immersed in the Soleira school, which is a private school...

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Colombia: Learning about Medellin

Mar 31, 2017

I am slowly learning about Medellin. There is much to know as it has a long history. Today I learned...