Connor Barnhill’s student trip report about the Tickle College of Engineering’s Global Initiatives Alternative Winter Break trip to Mexico.
Connor Barnhill: Student Report from 2018 Alternative Winter Break to Mexico
Owen Barbour: Student Report from 2018 Alternative Winter Break to Mexico
Owen Barbour’s student trip report about the Tickle College of Engineering’s Global Initiatives Alternative Winter Break trip to Mexico.
Gillian McGlothin: Student Report from 2018 Alternative Winter Break to Mexico
Gillian McGlothin’s student trip report about the Tickle College of Engineering’s Global Initiatives Alternative Winter Break trip to Mexico.
Kate Stiles: Student Report from 2018 Alternative Winter Break to Mexico
Kate Stiles’ student trip report about the Tickle College of Engineering’s Global Initiatives Alternative Winter Break trip to Mexico.
Samantha Cahill: Student Report from 2018 Alternative Winter Break to Mexico
After what felt like 100 stories’ worth of steps, we reached the top of the Pyramid of the Sun, which offered a beautiful view of the rest of the archeological site and in the distance, the mountains of Mexico. I have never been anywhere quite like Teotihuacan, and it amazed me to think of how long ago these pyramids were built, without the tools and equipment we take for granted today.
Kelsey Hay: Student Report from 2018 Alternative Winter Break to Mexico
My favorite place we visited during the week was Puebla. Downtown Puebla was an extremely lively and fun place to be. There were a bunch of different markets downtown with lots of handmade crafts.
Tyler Wilcox: Student Report from 2018 Alternative Winter Break to Mexico
My journey began with two flights, with the second one touching down in Mexico City where three other group members and I rendezvoused with our first in-country contact, Assul. After grabbing our bags, exchanging money, and having a wonderful lunch, we met with the remainder of our group, which numbered eight in total. We left […]
Jonathan West: Student Report from 2018 Alternative Winter Break to Mexico
The pyramids were amazing, both for their historical significance and just for the sheer human achievement that they represent. We were able to climb to the very top of the Sun pyramid, which was exhausting, but worth it for the spectacular view from the top.
Trip Report: Alternative Winter Break in Mexico
As part of the Tickle College of Engineering’s Global Initiatives program, students from the college travelled to Mexico to work on a bamboo farm.