IUHPFL ‘22: Visiting the mayor of León

On Thursday (6/30) the students and teachers had a special date with the mayor of León. Nick and two students (Mona and Jack) spoke briefly about the program and experiences in León which was followed by a talk given by the mayor. After meeting the mayor, the students visited León’s famous gothic cathedral.
























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