Latin American Opportunities
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Tijuana, Mexico Immersion Trip
The Tijuana Immersion Trip, offered during Spring Break to Sophomore, Junior, and Senior students, is one of the most popular experiences each year in the Immersion Program. The Bellarmine Community in conjunction with Amor Ministries has been building homes in Tijuana since 1993. This trip appeals to those individuals who want to "do something" for those who are less fortunate. The poverty is Tijuana is striking and pervasive. Our students travel by bus and van to the border at Tijuana and see first hand the conditions of the country side near the United States-Mexico border. In preparation for the trip the students try examine and get a sense for the nature of the poverty that effects this border region so close to the wealth of the United States.
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El Salvador Immersion Trip
During the first two weeks of June, a delegation of four faculty and eight to twelve Junior students travel for two weeks to El Salvador. While in El Salvador, the students will examine the history and influences of the Jesuit martyrs, visit with members of the two major opposing political parties, and visit our sister community in Agua Escondida. In addition, the delegation will attend several meetings with representatives of various human rights, labor and environmental groups. Daily reflection, discussion, and journal writing are essential aspects of this trip. Upon their return to Bellarmine the delegation will be involved in several activities during their school year to bring the experiences of this trip to the entire Bellarmine Community.
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Guaymas, Mexico Immersion Trip
The Guaymas immersion trip happens during winter break in the second semester of each school year and is open to student from all years. The Bellarmine delegation supports the work of the Franciscans priests in the five barrios of the Guaymas area. Guaymas was a thriving seaport on the coast of Mexico for many years until over-fishing and water pollution destroyed the foundation of the fishing economy there. Today, Guaymas is a large city with extensive poverty, little economic opportunity and all of the problems that go along with chronic poverty.
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