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Immersion Experience: Tijuana
Winter Immersion
List of 8 news stories.
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DAY 6: MASS AT THE WALL
What is it like being discriminated in a group that already undergoes daily discrimination? We began to understand this question as we started our day at an LGBTQ+ shelter near the boy's house.Read More -
DAY 7: BACK ACROSS THE BORDER
So, now what? As we packed up and headed back across the border, we were challenged with the question of how to take what we’ve learned in Tijuana and apply it at home.Read More -
DAY 5: TIME IN COMMUNITY
Peace walks, tamales, and what makes a human rights defender.Read More -
DAY 4: TAKING ON FRIENDSHIP PARK
A day gardening at the border.Read More -
DAY 3: OUR ENCOUNTERS
Our first full day in Tijuana.Read More -
DAY 1: WELCOME TO SAN DIEGO
Read MoreToday we arrived in San Diego after a short flight from Denver. -
DAY 2: NOTICING
If you could pack your whole life into a backpack, what would you bring? This question popped up several times throughout our day at Balboa Park.Read More -
DAY 0: PRAYERS BEFORE DEPARTURE
Students gathered together last Friday to reflect on the journey ahead and pray for safe travels.Read More
Fall Immersion
List of 7 news stories.
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DAY SIX: FULL CIRCLE
Our final day of immersion was filled with friendship and reverence knowing it was our last day together in Tijuana. After breakfast, we embarked on a walk to Casa de Luz, a local shelter and safe space for asylum seekers that identity as members of the LGBTQ+ community.Read More -
DAY FIVE: CULTURE & CONNECTION
During our 5th day in Tijuana, we experienced beauty intertwined with rich history and vibrant culture at CECUT (Tijuana Cultural Center). One highlight of the trip was exploring the aquarium where we got to see the famous pink salamander called Axolotl, only found in Mexican waters.Read More -
DAY FOUR: DEEPER EXPLORATIONS
Read MoreToday marked the fourth day of our immersion experience, and after an early breakfast, we packed up for a long trip to Tecate, a city near the U.S.-Mexico border. The drive took around two hours, but it was more than worth it! -
DAY THREE: NEW FRIENDS
Read MoreWe woke up to find that fog had descended upon us and to the sounds of Tijuana. After breakfast, we took a brisk walk over to Friendship Park, a beautiful stretch of land that runs parallel to the Tijuana side of the border. -
DAY TWO: THE MIGRANT EXPERIENCE
Read MoreToday was the second day of our immersion. This morning we met Karen Parker who aids migrants when they cross the border. -
DAY ONE: CHICANO PRIDE
Read MoreToday was the first day on our immersion trip. Despite the little amount of time we have been here, we've already grown so much as a group and the anticipation for the following days are growing. -
THOUGHTS BEFORE WE GO!
Read MoreAs we embark on this journey, we reflected on what we'd like to leave, bring, and take back with us. We started out with hoping to leave behind all the noise as well as our preconceived notions, expectations, and immaturity.
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