We got up bright and early and left for the tours. Half of the group went to cave tubing and zip lining, and the other half of us went to see mayan ruins and then cave tubing, but at a...
Read More »Some of the new students at Graceland complain about how there’s nothing to do in Lamoni. They come from all over the world; many from large towns and big cities. The size and culture of Lamoni, Iowa, is a big...
Read More »Today we got to go on a tour of a Banana Farm! We left around 9, got in a big school bus, and headed down the Peninsula. When we first arrived, we saw so many trees that looked like small...
Read More »School can be stressful sometimes. Often times, your homework piles up until you feel like your drowning in it. Some stressors you can avoid, and some you can’t. You can avoid some of the unnecessary stress by managing your time...
Read More »On our fifth day in Placencia Village, Linda DeBarthe took us to this beautiful yoga studio to learn about therapeutic yoga styles. Therapeutic yoga involves stagnant yoga poses and guided meditation to help clear the mind and focus on the...
Read More »Just when you think you know everything there is to eat around here, you learn something new. We talked to some townies about what their favorite things to eat in Lamoni are, and we were surprised by what they said. ...
Read More »Helping others is a rewarding and beautiful experience. Not only do other people benefit, but you can benefit too. It will make you feel good about yourself, and actually make you happier. There are many opportunities to help out in...
Read More »80% of college students will change their major at least once. It's hard to pick a major when you're in high school, and most people have no idea what to expect from college. It's better to change your major a...
Read More »When I got to the airport Monday morning it was about 5:15 am..yes early. After everyone arrived we checked in and headed towards our terminal. Boarding our first plane was no fun for me. It was the smallest plane I...
Read More »How to Survive Love Winter in Iowa For some of us, whether we like the cold or not, we are somewhat used to winter in Iowa: the snow, the sleet, the wind… the painfully frigid wind. But as you’ve met...
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