{"id":1394,"date":"2024-02-28T05:05:49","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T05:05:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magazine.uvi.edu\/?p=1394"},"modified":"2024-02-28T05:05:51","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T05:05:51","slug":"from-cairo-to-costa-rica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazine.uvi.edu\/from-cairo-to-costa-rica\/","title":{"rendered":"From Cairo to Costa Rica"},"content":{"rendered":"

UVI STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES<\/h1>\n

Many dream of traveling the world, experiencing a
\ndifferent culture or helping to change the world for the
\nbetter. Thanks to the philanthropic support of Territory
\nEast Asset Management LLC, the donors that support the
\nRachel Hamilton Memorial Scholarship, students from
\nthe University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) were able to
\nparticipate in travel-learning experiences on two
\ndifferent continents.<\/p>\n

\u201cUVI is extremely grateful to Territory East Asset
\nManagement LLC for their steadfast commitment to our
\nstudents, who are the next generation of business,
\neducation and healthcare leaders here in the Virgin
\nIslands. Every gift is an investment in our young people
\nand encourages other organizations to see the value of
\npartnering with the University to promote greatness
\nthrough innovation,\u201d said Dr. Kendra Harris, dean of the
\nSchool of Business.<\/p>\n

In June, a group of 77, including 14 students ranging from
\nundergraduate to doctoral level, traveled to Egypt as
\nparticipants in the UVI Passport to the World
\nTravel-Learning Program, which offers educational
\nopportunities and experiences focused on education,
\ncommunity service, cultural immersion and\/or
\nrecreational activities, and is open to UVI students,
\nfaculty, staff, and members of the UVI alumni community
\nand extended family.<\/p>\n

Highlights of the trip included visiting notable sites such
\nas the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum
\nof Antiquities, and gaining a deeper understanding of
\nEgypt\u2019s culture, history, and traditions.<\/p>\n

Ishara Jendayi, who is studying inclusive early childhood
\neducation at the St. Thomas campus and traveled to
\nSpain and Morocco last year with Passport to the World,
\nhighly recommends the travel learning program. \u201cThis
\nexperience has been beyond comprehensible. It was an
\nopportunity to learn about a different culture. We were
\nable to see all that we imagined about Egypt and make
\nnew friends.<\/p>\n

\"UVI

UVI School of Nursing students in Costa Rica.<\/p><\/div>\n

Shernice Morris stated: \u201cAll of my experiences were
\nremarkable, but one that stood out to me the most was
\nwhen we took a tour to the trauma hospital and I learned
\n[that] although our techniques and our policies may be
\ndifferent, our number one goal is outstanding patient
\ncare. I would like to thank the Global Learning Experience
\nTeam, the nursing staff coordinators, and the donors that
\ncontributed to make this trip and this experience
\nremarkable and unforgettable.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"UVI

UVI School of Education students in Costa Rica.<\/p><\/div>\n

The School of Education students\u2019 activities included
\nattending a lecture on education systems and models of
\nCosta Rica and participating in a Teacher Education
\ncourse at the University of Costa Rica.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy experience in Costa Rica was so wonderful. I am so
\nhonored that I had the opportunity to travel abroad and
\nvisit the country and learn about their rich history and
\nculture. My experience will stay with me for a long time,\u201d
\nsaid School Counseling Student Shantel Stewart.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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