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The Rivers School
Aug 5, 20245 min read
Abby Lorion ’25 and Charlotte Kloman ’25 - Beth Israel Lahey in Wayland, MA
Over the course of a two-week period, we had the privilege of shadowing Dr. Deborah Riester, who specializes in Internal Medicine and...
The Rivers School
Jul 30, 20245 min read
Spencer Gary ’25 - Scipher Medicine, Waltham, MA
From the moment I learned about precision medicine, I was fascinated by its potential to benefit all parties involved in treating a...
The Rivers School
Jul 30, 20245 min read
Lindsey Berlucchi ’25 - Tufts Medical Center
Being a doctor is more than a profession; it’s a commitment to transforming lives and making a tangible impact on the health and...
The Rivers School
Jul 9, 20244 min read
Mulan Zhang ’25 - Noxon Orthodontics
Having gone through a myriad of orthodontic treatments, from palate expanders to braces to Invisalign, I’ve realized the importance of...
The Rivers School
Jun 25, 20241 min read
June 21: Gibraltar and Goodbyes
Today was our last full day here in Cádiz. We had class this morning, which included our last intercambio with students from Salesianas....
The Rivers School
Jun 24, 20241 min read
June 23: Student Voice: Siberian Tiger Park, Confucius Temple
Today’s update has been written by a student: Today, we started off the day at the Siberian Tiger Park. It was very cool to see so many...
The Rivers School
Jun 24, 20242 min read
June 22: Student Voice: Harbin
Today’s update has been written by one of our students: Today was our first day in Harbin! We started the day bright and early, eating...
The Rivers School
Jun 24, 20241 min read
June 21: Lama Temple and the Temple of Heaven
Rain fell in Beijing today, which was a refreshing reprieve from some of the summer heat the group has been experiencing. Donning a...
The Rivers School
Jun 21, 20241 min read
June 20: Exploring Sevilla
Today was one of our last days at Salesianas with our teacher Rosa. After classes, we boarded a bus with Álvaro for the 90-minute ride to...
The Rivers School
Jun 20, 20241 min read
June 20: The Great Wall, Ming Dynasty Tombs
On the second full day in Beijing today, the group traveled to the Mu Tian Yu section of The Great Wall. After about 20 minutes of...
The Rivers School
Jun 20, 20241 min read
June 19: Beijing Day 1, Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, Hongquiao Shopping Mall
The group’s first full day in Beijing was full of fun and laughter. Despite the hot weather, the students were very excited to explore...
The Rivers School
Jun 20, 20241 min read
June 19: Asociación Cardijn, Flamenco Lessons
Today we had a different kind of intercambio at school. We went to Asociación Cardijn, a group here in Cádiz that works to welcome recent...
The Rivers School
Jun 20, 20241 min read
June 18: Scavenger Hant, Tour of Santa María
This morning, we had a change in our schedule, meeting our teacher, Rosa, in La Plaza de España instead of at our school. Rosa organized...
The Rivers School
Jun 18, 20241 min read
June 18: Travel Day to Beijing
The group arrived in Beijing this afternoon (from Xi'an.) Everyone is excited to explore the city tomorrow!
The Rivers School
Jun 18, 20241 min read
June 17: Intercambios, Paella-Making
Today we returned to Salesianas for classes and speaking “intercambios” with students at the school. We enjoyed a long afternoon break,...
The Rivers School
Jun 17, 20241 min read
June 17: Bodi School Visit, Xi’an (Student Voice)
Today’s update has been written by one of our students: Today we visited a local private school called the Bodi School in Xi’an. It was...
The Rivers School
Jun 17, 20241 min read
June 16: La Alhambra
This morning we enjoyed a huge breakfast at the hotel and then made our way to La Plaza de Isabel la Católica, where we caught the bus up...
The Rivers School
Jun 17, 20241 min read
June 15: Exploring Granada
Early this morning, Saturday, we met each other near our school for the bus ride to Granada. The trip across Andalucía took four hours,...
The Rivers School
Jun 17, 20241 min read
June 14: Excursiones Baelo Claudia y Vejer de la Frontera
We met with Rosa for classes this morning at Salesianas before leaving Cádiz for an afternoon of excursions through the towns of Baelo...
The Rivers School
Jun 17, 20241 min read
June 16: Xi’an, A Student Voice
Today’s update has been written by one of our students: Today was our first full day in Xi’an! Our day began with a trip to the...
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