We are happy to announce that our staff and students returned safely last night from our trip to Puerto Rico! This journey was truly an eye-opening experience for many of the GCU students. We had the opportunity to connect with students from Sagrado University and made lasting friendships along the way. Although Puerto Rico is … Read more about this article
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
“Yesterday, we experienced Puerto Rico’s breathtaking views from the top of Caimitillo Yunque. This rainforest, with its unique landscape and wildlife, allowed us to become one with nature. After our hike, we dived into El Riogrande to cool off before heading back to the hostel to prepare for our last dinner here in San Juan.” … Read more about this article
Arly Solano- “Viewing the few artworks in San Juan depicts the current state Boricuas are facing. Foreigners are moving to Puerto Rico due to cheaper living conditions, however it affects the quality of life for the Boricuas. If one purchases an Airbnb in San Juan, Puerto Ricans will have to pay higher taxes. As well, … Read more about this article
We arrived safely to Puerto Rico! We took a walk through San Juan, where we saw the beach, beautiful art, and historical buildings. One building we saw was a school that we learned was taken away (along with over 800 others in 2016) from residents of San Juan. The community came together to fight for … Read more about this article
