Xunantunich Mayan ruins, Cayo District, Belize.
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The Global Experience
A new generation of students are immersing themselves in the study of language and culture with the goal of tackling some of the world’s toughest problems.
Cynthia Malambi ’20
“I am interested in international human rights, particularly on the continent of Africa. I want to do the impossible in life.”
Maxwell DeMaio ’18
“It is always important to have that cultural component to your education as the world becomes more globalized.”
Sandra Deeb ’20
“When you study another culture, you share their perspective, and it helps you treat the world with an equal level of respect.”
Face The Future With Hope, Sakumo Lagon, Densu Delta Estuary, Ghana