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Nicaragua and the Story of Stuff

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

I’ve tweeted about this video before, but I just can’t get enough of it. While it’s relatively long (about 20 minutes), it’s incredibly succinct considering it pretty much covers globalization, the global economy, and the impacts of consumerism on economically … Continue reading →

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The Expert Vagabond Shares his Nicaragua Experience

Posted on November 12, 2011 by

The “Expert Vagabond,” Matthew Karsten, offers a useful travel budget and talks about falling in love with Nicaragua and  . . . chicken buses?  Check it out!

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Volunteer Abroad Testimonials: Corinne’s Story

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

Below, Corinne shares her experience as a student abroad in Nicaragua. A Piece of My Heart Is in Nicaragua I came back to Nicaragua just one year after I left. This time, I came on my own. A study abroad … Continue reading →

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Nicaragua Testimonials: Aynn’s Story

Posted on October 22, 2011 by

A native of Wyoming, Aynn Setright has been in Nicaragua on and off since 1985.  She currently works as the Academic Director for SIT Study Abroad in Nicaragua.  Below, she shares her experience. First Experience: Nicaragua in 1985 I first … Continue reading →

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Dr. Timothy Fogarty Discusses Volunteering in Nicaragua

Posted on October 18, 2011 by

Dr. Timothy Fogarty first arrived in Nicaragua in the winter of 1988 with his wife and their two children. Fogarty and his wife worked as international partners with Habitat for Humanity, building houses in rural communities in Nicaragua. Fogarty received … Continue reading →

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The Banana Workers’ Struggle in Nicaragua: Part II

Posted on October 17, 2011 by

Last week I featured Part I of the excellent documentary Missing Seeds.  If you missed it, you can check it out here. Below, the second half of the film.

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Volunteer Abroad Testimonials: Part III of Kate’s Story

Posted on October 14, 2011 by

The following is the last installment of Kate’s experience in Nicaragua.  If you missed the first part of her story, check it out here.  Part II is also up, available here. The Genesis Cooperative, Nicaragua I was told I would … Continue reading →

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The Banana Workers’ Struggle in Nicaragua

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

In Part I of this excellent documentary, Missing Seeds, students from Bucknell University and one student from the University of Florida present the banana workers’ struggle in Nicaragua. Part II will be up next!

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Volunteer Abroad Testimonials: Part II of Kate’s Story

Posted on October 8, 2011 by

Below is the second part of Kate’s experience in Nicaragua.  If you missed part one, you can check it out here. Arrival In Managua, Nicaragua Getting off the plane in Managua at the International Airport of Nicaragua I looked around … Continue reading →

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Dignity and Development

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

“What is development?” This question was posed to our group by a professor from Managua who had come to share her experiences with us. There was silence.  Education?  Access to health care?  Adequate shelter?  I racked my brain for the … Continue reading →

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