New Activisms, Human Rights and Social Justice

There were so many memorable experiences! Probably visiting a cooperative farm in El Salvador called Nueva Esperanza. There our group heard the heart wrenching stories of the community, as well as how they had worked to build a new life and learn about their community now and where they were headed in their future. I went on a 2 week J-term first through the same program. I found the organization of the program so wonderful that it inspired me to want learn more about social justice and other issues in the country, that I signed up for more. This first trip really was the tipping point in my current career path.

Great program, very interesting to compare the different countries. Always well taken care of by the program. Ruth is the best!

This program was an amazing experience for me. It challenged me to go out of my comfort zone, while at the same time providing security. I learned so much, and coming back to the U.S., my views are completely different because I have had the opportunity to observe and participate directly in communities in Guatemala, Costa Rica and Nicaragua. I met amazing people while I was in this program, and I would do it again in a split second.