Reflections from Chile

Valparaiso, Chile

Reflections by Emma Gildea: Reflecting on my exchange experience in Chile, the journey proved to be both educational and life changing. One of the most impactful moments was our visit to the Human Rights Museum in Santiago. This visit gave us a great understanding into Chile’s turbulent past, particularly the human rights abuses during the … Read more about this article

UniDos: Children’s Climate Camp- in Chile

chile camp

During our week in Chile, Georgian Court University and Universidad Vina del Mar students collaborated together to present workshops teaching youth about air, water, and soil contamination and the health implications. Workshops included making sample water filters, doing experiments to demonstrate poor air quality and reveal particles in the air, composting and soil pollution, making … Read more about this article

Quintero – “Zone of Sacrifice” and Contrasts

Quintero

Beautiful beaches and crashing waves on rocks..Remnants of tourism and local fishing that once brought in business and economy to a local community….Industrial plants now appear within the landscape photo as the backdrop to the sea… The coast of Quintero and Puchuncavi was once a popular tourist destination with some of the best fishing. The … Read more about this article

Valparaiso, Chile – a city of color, wonder, culture, & art

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By: Laura Grodewald Valparaíso is a city unlike any other. Valparaíso has 44 distinct hills all with different character and personality and have beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean. The hills are colored with colorful houses and historic architecture, and cultural art expressions can be found around every bend. The hills have ascensores, or funiculars, … Read more about this article