Type: Service Learning outcomes: 3, 4 & 6 Patitas del Camino is a nonprofit organization that helps stray dogs in Lima, Peru. It was created by a teacher at San Silvestre called Kira Natoli, who rescues these dogs and gives them shelter. The aim of Patitas del Camino is to raise funds to help takeContinue reading “Patitas del Camino”
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Tennis
Type: Activity Learning outcomes: 4 & 5 I’ve played tennis since I was about 6 years old, but back then I had classes weekly and now I do it recreationally. I play once or twice a month with friends or cousins because I really enjoy it and think it is a very fun experience everyContinue reading “Tennis”
Fencing
Type: Activity Learning outcomes: 1, 2 & 3 I started training at the Regatas Club in fencing during the summer and continued at the beginning of the school year. Immediately I was very interested in the sport because, well, I had a sword. When I started training I realized it was actually quite difficult becauseContinue reading “Fencing”
Boxing
Type: Activity Learning outcomes: 1,2, 4 & 5 One sport I took on was boxing, I had never done it before but a lot of my cousins had started training and they recommended it. It looked very fun, so I started to have sessions thrice a week with my brother and sometimes my mom. IContinue reading “Boxing”
Perú CHAMPS
Type: Service Perú CHAMPS is a non-profit organization that targets the grave unbalance in Peru’s quality education through scholarships and initiatives for low-income children with exceptional talents in academics, arts, and/or sports. I participated in the Leadership and Entrepreneurship program as a mentor. The aim was to help the kids create a business plan forContinue reading “Perú CHAMPS”
Debate Club
Type: Creativity Learning outcomes: 2, 4, 5, 6 & 7 I participated in the debate club in 2020 and 2021, which was a great experience intellectually but also because it exposed me to a lot of different perspectives. We first used a couple of sessions to learn about certain topics regarding politics, the environment andContinue reading “Debate Club”
Andy Frisella’s 75-day challenge
Type: Activity Learning outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 I learned about this challenge scrolling through the internet and I was immediately curious to see if I had the mental strength to do it. The challenge was created by Andy Frisella, an entrepreneur and author, and it consists of doing certain tasks daily, likeContinue reading “Andy Frisella’s 75-day challenge”
EXPANI
Type: Service EXPANI is an initiative started by a group of girls from my class in San Silvestre School, that aims to connect privileged students with children who wish to learn english. All of the classes are cost-free, tailored, and accommodating to the schedules, circumstances and resources of both parties involved. Date: Bimester 3, 2020 IContinue reading “EXPANI”
Model United Nations
Model United Nations Type: creativity Learning outcomes: 1 – 7 I have been involved in MUN for six years, and my experience with it has greatly shaped my thinking and global awareness. I believe that MUN fulfills all the learning outcomes as it is a very wholesome and stimulating activity. –SAN SILVESTRE MUN– Date: SeptemberContinue reading “Model United Nations”
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