Welcome to the blog for the 2009 summer service-learning course in Nicaragua. The class is comprised of 13 undergraduate students, 2 faculty, and one graduate student. Students are currently taking two courses, one focused on global health issues and the other on communicating for health behavior change in developing countries. As exciting as the courses are (!) the students are excited to leave for Nicaragua on Thursday, June 11th. During our 3 weeks in Nicaragua we will do service projects in Chinandega, Managua, and San Juan del Sur. This blog will serve as a means for updating people throughout the trip. Students will frequently post blogs with pictures, updates, and reassurances to parents that all is going well. So please bookmark this site and check back often! Con mucho gusto.