As this course comes to an end, I have been reflecting on everything I have learned throughout the semester and how much my perspective has shifted since the beginning of the experience. When I first started this class, I expected it to focus mainly on completing a group project and gaining experience working in a…
Author: ajk3193
Goodbye Houston, Hello Trinidad
Hi everyone! It is a little bittersweet writing this post knowing that the in-country portion of this experience has already come to an end, but I am so grateful for everything that came with it. This trip challenged me and gave me experiences and connections that I will carry with me for a long time. Our…
Pre-Departure Thoughts on GSL in Trinidad
Hello again! 🙂 I am excited to be writing my second blog post about my experience so far in the Global Service-Learning program, especially now that I have a deeper understanding of the organization my team and I are working with and the impact our project could have on their community. I am also really…
GSL in Trinidad: an introduction to me
Hi! My name is Alyssa Kocon, and I am currently a senior at the University of Pittsburgh pursuing a degree in communication as well as a certificate in human rights and social justice. This is my fourth semester at Pitt, spending two of those semesters at Pitt Greensburg, and I previously transferred from the Community…
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