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Postcard of Ian near a mountain and post stamp to the right "Ian Gomez Duncanson" "Cisneros Class '24" "University of Chile"

Scholars Abroad: Ian in Chile

July 29, 2022

From the bustling streets of Santiago to the tranquil landscape of the Atacama Desert, Ian shares his fondest memories of Chile.

Four images of memorials in Washington, D.C.

Freedom Is Not Free

July 22, 2022

Written by: Felipe Nino, Caminos al Futuro 2022

Left: group selfie; Right: Malyna in infront of White House

Far From Home

July 22, 2022

Written by: Malyna Trujillo, Caminos al Futuro 2022

Student protesting with sign that reads, "We demand climate action now"

Oxfam: Communicating Climate Action

July 19, 2022

Written by: Sofia Llovet-Nava, Cisneros Scholar '24

Collage of person in front of "Colorado" sign; and three images of trees and sky

Running To Explore

July 19, 2022

Written by: Emilio Carrasco, Caminos al Futuro 2022

Group in front of the Washington Memorial

My Familia

July 19, 2022

Written by: Angie Espinoza, Caminos al Futuro 2022

Collage of five images: person standing in front of painting; selfie of a group; bagel; building with sunset in the background; name of building

A Glimpse of D.C.

July 19, 2022

Photos by: Sofia Aguilar, Caminos al Futuro 2022

Collage: Foggy Bottom Metro sign; person looking over fountain

Day in the Life

July 16, 2022

Filmed by: Anthony Vidal, Caminos Al Futuro 2022

Top left: Capitol building; Bottom left: person looking at ceiling; Right: U.S. Senator Alex Padilla speaking with students

4 Hours

July 16, 2022

Written by: Itzel Ramirez, Caminos al Futuro 2022

Left: group of students; Right: U.S. Capitol building

Representation Matters

July 16, 2022

Written by: Mireya Macias, Caminos al Futuro 2022

Top left: Michelle in front of a exhibit; Bottom left: Outside of museum; Right: dress made by Rosa Parks

This Is For Them

July 16, 2022

Written by: Michelle Bonilla, Caminos al Futuro 2022

Top left: group photo; Bottom left: Three students looking at screen; Right: fireworks and the Washington Memorial

Unique Experiences

July 15, 2022

Written by: Crisitian Zelada, Caminos al Futuro 2022