On our last day we braved the rain to tour around Old San Juan to understand and appreciate the history of the island. The tour included El Morro fort, the walled perimeter that protected the city, the cathedral, a stop for some piraguas (shaved flavor ice), the streets with their iconic balconies, shopping for souvenirs, … Read more about this article
The focus of this program was to integrate local community service projects with a collaboration with TRIO students from Universidad de Sagrado Corazon in San Juan. For two days, GCU and Sagrado students worked together on local community projects that included cleaning up houses for local non-profit organizations to be used by families being displaced … Read more about this article
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
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
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
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
Students reflect on their experiences traveling ‘abroad’ to Chile this March through our Chile Virtual Program. The week included livestream tours, in-person presentations, and interactive workshops.
By: Jessica Gustafson Throughout summer 2 I was able to study abroad in Sorrento, Italy! Sant ‘Anna Institute was very helpful throughout the entire application process which made me look forward to arriving even more. Upon my arrival, Sant ’Anna made my entire stay as enjoyable as possible and was there for any questions I … Read more about this article
By: Caitlin Nelson My time in South Africa was filled with moments that I will remember for the rest of mylife. This trip taught me how to be flexible and as open minded as possible. From the beginning we were informed of the taxi strike and we were not able to volunteer … Read more about this article
By: Sabrina Halk Transportation Trouble in the UK! When I first arrived, the first obstacle I had to overcome was public transportation. Back in New Jersey, there are very few options for public transportation. The majority of people, like myself, utilize driving a personal vehicle as their own means of getting to where they need … Read more about this article
