![]() We saw many children walking around the dump trying to find useful garbage that they could sell for their families,” Pieper said. As we arrived, the bus driver honked his horn, and we could see the children running to the main building because they were excited to get their share of the food. “When we went to the dump, we handed out sandwiches and rice milk to the children. Many make a living rummaging through garbage at the Zacapa dump and collecting recyclables that can be resold in the city. Pieper saw Guatemalans set up stations to provide food and water to the refugees, despite not having much themselves, since they knew others needed it more. Another was providing food and shelter to 75 Honduran refugees in the Hearts in Motion house, and hearing their often gut-wrenching stories. They believe in giving so much to others even when they don’t have much for themselves.”Ī memorable part of the trip was being able to help a extremely malnourished woman at the HIM nutrition center and see her good progress a few days later. “The love and respect they have for each other and others is very refreshing to see. “It was so uplifting to see how positive the people of Guatemala are despite the circumstances,” Pieper said. ![]() Those with non-medical backgrounds passed out donated toys, shoes, diapers, helped out at the clinics, and completed construction work.ĭespite their poverty, the people Pieper worked with were happier and more generous than one might expect. One group headed to surgery, another to the village clinics or construction sites. People walked hours and stood in long lines to receive vitamins, Ibuprofen, and various other medications that we are blessed enough to get from stores in America.” We also had general and orthopedic surgeons from the States come down and perform surgery for free. “I handed out medications, played with the children, and talked with the citizens of the villages we visited. “My role during the mission trip was to be a medical provider at the pop-up clinics that we would set up each day, despite only being a student,” Pieper said. The mission group of about 45 people was able to provide medical care to over 1,000 in the mountain villages near the city of Zacapa. Jordyn Pieper of Loyal, currently a Physician Assistant student at Carroll University in Waukesha, took part in a medical mission trip to Guatemala for five days this October through Hearts in Motion, a non-profit that strives to change the lives of those living in poverty. Explore the types of programs offered, where the study abroad programs are located, academic planning, and how to apply.Medical care is crucial for any part of the world, but not all have easy access to it. To learn more about Study Abroad, check out the Study Abroad information.įor College of Sciences & Arts Study Abroad Overview check out the following study abroad Advising Guides.įor Language Specific study abroad, choose College of Arts & Sciences from the Advising Guides, and then select CHINESE, JAPANESE, FRENCH, GERMAN, or SPANISH. WSU SUMMER IN GERMANY-GERMAN LANGUAGE & CULTURE with Joshua Bonzo, Associate Professor, Career Track and Karen Jennings, Assistant Professor, Career TrackĮarn 6 credits: German 321 and For_Lang 300 WSU SUMMER IN FRANCE – The Lights of Provence with Insook Webber, Faculty DirectorĮarn 4 credits: French 120 (Honors 380) & French 305 WSU SUMMER IN FRANCE: L’art de Vivre in Paris with Insook Webber, Faculty DirectorĬourse Prerequisites Requirements: French 204 2.5 cumulative gpaĮarn 6 credits from any two courses offered: French 321 & 380 or French 480 and Honors 380 GUATEMALA: HEARTS IN MOTION MEDICAL MISSIONĮarn 1 credit: For_Lang 300 or Biology 491ĭeadline to Apply: Friday, November 4th, 2022 ![]() Our faculty will be offering the following faculty-led study abroad programs through the Office of International Programs Study Abroad Programs. Listed below are specific faculty-led study abroad opportunities offered by the faculty in the SLCR. Explore the types of programs offered, where the study abroad programs are offered, academic planning, and how to apply. ![]() The Office of International Programs Study Abroad Programs in Bryan Hall 206 is the place to begin. Interested in advancing your language skills or learning language in a study abroad program? The School of Languages, Cultures, and Race (SLCR) encourages our students to participate in a study abroad program in order to build language skills and gain cultural knowledge first-hand in a country of choice. Translation and Interpretation Services.A Few Notable Films from Previous Years.American Studies and Culture Ph.D Program. ![]()
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