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

Chile

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

Santiago Reflections

Group on the Santiago Metro

Previous Next Here are some reflections and thoughts from our time in Santiago. Emma: It was interesting but also disheartening to see the history of Chile at the museum of human rights. Kayre and I have learned a lot about the topic in class over the years but have yet to see the reality until … Read more about this article

Bienvenidos a Chile!

Skyline over mountains

The GCU student group has arrived safely to Chile. The day was packed with a tour of Santiago. The students began their day visiting a memorial museum that detailed the human rights violations the former dictator, Pinochet carried out. Throughout the rest of the day the student toured around outside and were able to see … Read more about this article

First stop ATL next stop SCL!

GCU Students at the Newark airport

The GCU students for the UniDos exchange program have stated their journey to Chile 🇨🇱! The first flight, to Atlanta, was short and sweet and the flight to Santiago is anticipated. We looking forward to new adventures!

1 Day to Takeoff!

Chile 2024

Hola! GCU students are excited to begin their travels to Chile. The flight is tomorrow afternoon and will arrive the next morning in Santiago. This trip is a part of the UniDos exchange program with the Universidad Viña del Mar. We have collaborated with the students from this university since March to learn about climate … Read more about this article

Paris – Last Day!

Paris 2024

Wow, this week has flown by! We started our last official day by touring the Parc Zoologique de Paris. After grabbing a quick lunch, we ventured to the Chateau de Vincennes. When we arrived, we were informed that the Chateau was closed for a private event so we had to find something to do with … Read more about this article