J-1 Summer Work/Travel Students in Corpus Christi, TX
Shanene Murdock (left), Kadie Ann Powell, Portia Simpson, and Chotsani Jervis laugh as they recall some of their experiences while visiting Corpus Christi as part of a summer student work and travel program.
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