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Meet the Cast Monday: Daniel from Mexico

Posted by Up with People on May 6, 2019

Meet Daniel, A Cast Member in Up with People from Mexico! Daniel from Mexico, cast and band member in Up with People What made you join Up with People? I had hosted Promotion Representatives when Up with People came to my city a year ago in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. I found out that Up with People was working towards issues that I found important and I wanted to work on myself. Traveling has always been a must for me in the sense of having a deeper understanding in certain issues and really internalizing different ways of thinking. What has …

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Highlights from the Up with People Tour in Mexico – Next Up, Europe!

Posted by Up with People on May 3, 2019

Cast of Up with People taking a self defense class in Mexico

It has been such an exciting time for the cast of Up with People. After several weeks in the United States and another few weeks in Mexico, the cast has finally made their way to Europe! The arrival of the cast in Mexico was long-anticipated thanks to an overnight flight delay on their transition from the United States. The cast arrived in Celaya around 9:00 PM and was swept away by the enthusiasm of their host families. The following day, the Club Rotario Celaya sponsored a taco stand and mariachi band to welcome the cast with singing, dancing, and overall …

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What Exactly Is Cinco de Mayo and How Is It Celebrated?

Posted by Up with People on May 1, 2019

Cinco de Mayo traditions in Mexico

The cast of Up with People had so much to celebrate during Easter week in Mexico, but left for Europe just before another fun and exciting holiday, Cinco de Mayo! Here’s a question for you: Do you know why people celebrate Cinco de Mayo? Many people mistaken this day for being Mexico’s Independence Day. The real Independence Day is celebrated on September 16 when the independence movement started in 1810. May 5 actually commemorates Mexico’s victory over France in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862 which is 41 years after the country’s independence. What is the Battle of …

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In Memory of Alumna, Lori Gilbert-Kaye

Posted by Up with People on April 29, 2019

Lori Gilbert-Kaye, who was killed in a shooting at a San Diego County synagogue on April 27, 2019. Beloved Up with People alumna from 76A. Dear Fellow Alumni, The senseless and tragic shooting at the Chabad of Poway Synagogue in California on Saturday was yet another in an ongoing series of attacks on houses of worship – Jewish, Christian and Muslim – throughout the world in recent days. Once again we grieve for the killed and injured while we honor those who responded with bravery to stop the carnage. On Saturday, the victim and the hero were the same person, …

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My Host Family Experience in Up with People

Posted by Up with People on April 26, 2019

What It’s Like To Stay With A Host Family Abroad Up with People cast members explore the city on their host family day. Have you ever hosted someone from another country in your home? Whether you are taking in an exchange student or have a traveler needing to sleep on your couch for a day, being a host family is one of the most rewarding experiences not just for the family hosting, but for the person being hosted too! When the cast of Up with People travels during their international tour, each member will stay with a host family as …

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