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Program Spotlight: Lakota Perspectives
Lakota Perspectives on Environmental Sustainability and Indigenous Rights The Lakota Perspectives on Environmental Sustainability and Indigenous Rights program in South Dakota offers students the opportunity to live alongside and learn from Lakota native Americans. Through agricultural service projects, immersive accommodations, guided trips, relationships with local residents, and readings and discussions on Lakota history and culture,…
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Program Spotlight: Pitt in Bolivia – Culture, Society and Health
In Pitt in Bolivia: Culture, Society and Health, students learn about contemporary issues facing the largely indigenous population of the Andean country. During the six-week program, students participate in activities such as Spanish language classes with a local instructor, excursions to several of Bolivia’s most famous sites, and service-learning projects in collaboration with local organization, Centro…
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Program Spotlight: Public Health Threats in Suriname
In Public Health Threats in Suriname, students can learn about global public health and environmental issues through an international lens. Over the course of two weeks, students participate in lectures, field trips, and service-learning opportunities to strengthen their connection to the South American country, while studying the threats that affect the people, health, and ecosystems of…
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Program Spotlight: Pitt in the Himalayas
The Pitt in the Himalayas program in North India provides students with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the environment and culture of one of the greatest mountain ranges on Earth. Between participating in numerous field expeditions, collaborating in a community-based conservation project, engaging with host families, and having meaningful seminar discussions, students in this…