After that, it's off to Mexico. In Mexico, Pacos and four other Allegheny students worked with children in a Barrio neighborhood. She also had the chance to speak to Mexican police offices, Mexican Border Patrol, and factory workers. While students may work independently on projects, they are never alone. Bilingual BorderLinks guides led every step of the way.
Students gain much experience living in a foreign country.
Pacos had the chance to stay with two nuns living in a Mexican barrio and also lived with a Mexican family for two days. Pacos' favorite part of the program was teaching at a school near the mission. She loves to be a part of the education process. She plans on one day becoming a child psychologist. Pacos found out about the opportunity through the Office of Community Service.