"I took my passion for going global
to Puerto Rico"
In March 2023, The University Honors Program offered a spring break, study abroad program for the first time in PR.
Led and taught by Dr. Maru Gonzalez, Associate Professor and Youth Development Specialist in the Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences and Ken Johnson, Assistant Director of UHP.
We were educated on the effects of Hurricane Maria on Puerto Rico.
Through interactive class discussions and experiential learning with local partners:
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Explored and analyzed concepts related to politics, agriculture, tourism and disaster preparedness
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The implications of gentrification
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Impact of resistance
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Experience strong community engagement
Describe your image
Puerto Rico Linktree
A QR code that goes to a resource page for Puerto Rico created by our class.
I will never forget Vieques.
We met with an all-Boricua (a person born in Puerto Rico or of descent) community group called:
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They were will-driven and passionate about helping their community receive the proper resources.
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Many, still struggling with not only the effects of the hurricane but health-issues related to the U.S. government military bombings.
After returning home, my class was tasked with creating a digital photography exhibit capturing our week-long journey.
Towards the end of the semester, we presented in an intimate setting with friends, family and peers.
After presenting, there were no dry eyes in the room where we presented our exhibit.
