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intellectual engagement, service, and leadership. It begins with a 1-credit course in the spring semester, grounding scholars in critical immigration issues and preparing them to work with young people in migrant farm communities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Program Activities Include:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Engagement with Farm Workers:<\/strong> Learn about the challenges faced by farm workers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tour of Homestead:<\/strong> Discover the work of the Mexican-American Council (MAC).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cuban Cultural Immersion:<\/strong> Explore Calle Ocho and its significance through readings and experiences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Operation Pedro Pan:<\/strong> Visit the American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora and hear stories from a Pedro Pan child.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Guest Speaker:<\/strong> Engage in a discussion with esteemed Univision journalist Jorge Ramos.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community Outreach: Interact with students from Miami Community Charter Schools about college aspirations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Art and Culture:<\/strong> Visit Miami\u2019s Wynwood art district.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Film Screening:<\/strong> Watch In The Heights to reflect on cultural narratives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recreation:<\/strong> Enjoy a cool day at Oleta State Park beach.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Daily Reflection:<\/strong> Engage in personal reflections throughout the week.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Culinary Experiences:<\/strong> Savor local dishes such as arepas, bistec, ceviche, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Beverage Tasting:<\/strong> Drink traditional Cuban coffee and homemade juices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Six-Week Mentorship Program<\/strong>:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Weekly Activities (Monday &#8211; Thursday)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mentoring High School Students:<\/strong> Work with MAC\u2019s College Career Prep program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Workshops Include:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applying for scholarships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understanding credit cards and credit scores<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exploring fly-in and study abroad programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scheduling college classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crafting professional emails<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Budget management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practicing breathing exercises for stress relief<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support for Mexican-American Council:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Daily Operations:<\/strong> Assist with breakfast and lunch distribution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Field Trips:<\/strong> Participate in excursions to the Everglades Refuge, the University of Florida\u2019s Horticultural Center, and attend an Inter Miami game.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Story Sharing:<\/strong> Create a safe space for students to open up and share their personal stories.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inspiration:<\/strong> Motivate students to pursue higher education and encourage them to dream bigger.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weekend Activities:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Weekly Reflection:<\/strong> Each student leads a reflection session.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Final Projects:<\/strong> Collaborate on culminating projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exploration:<\/strong> Discover the beaches, restaurants, parks, and nightlife of Miami-Dade County.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Florida Keys Adventure:<\/strong> Enjoy a trip featuring parasailing, kayaking, and jet skiing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join in a life-changing 6-week experience that combines intellectual engagement, service, and leadership. It begins with a 1-credit course in the spring semester, grounding scholars in critical immigration issues and preparing them to work with young people in migrant farm communities. 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