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Mexico - Grace Chiang (6/16/11)

Arrived safely yesterday. This is my window view from my room at the hotel we’re at for orientation until Saturday afternoon when we move in with our families. Orientation has been good. There’s 13 people on the summer team with 4 facilitators and then the director and AD. I feel like I’ve learned so much about MC already. One very important link between Mexicans and their faith is understanding the Virgin of Guadalupe and just how much the Catholic church looks to her for guidance and spirituality rather than Jesus. It was actually noted by someone who went on a tour here that when they passed by a “Christ-centered” church, the tourguide noted that it was a really strange sight. What the hell! I also took the Spanish placement exam today. To no surprise, could barely read the exam. Excited to learn though! Our language classes will start Tuesday. That’s it for now! Adios, mi amigos!

Arrived safely yesterday. This is my window view from my room at the hotel we’re at for orientation until Saturday afternoon when we move in with our families. Orientation has been good. There’s 13 people on the summer team with 4 facilitators and then the director and AD.

I feel like I’ve learned so much about MC already. One very important link between Mexicans and their faith is understanding the Virgin of Guadalupe and just how much the Catholic church looks to her for guidance and spirituality rather than Jesus. It was actually noted by someone who went on a tour here that when they passed by a “Christ-centered” church, the tourguide noted that it was a really strange sight. What the hell!

I also took the Spanish placement exam today. To no surprise, could barely read the exam. Excited to learn though! Our language classes will start Tuesday.

That’s it for now! Adios, mi amigos!