This experience taught me more than just international consulting. It challenged my perspectives on ethics, equity, and intercultural collaboration. One of the most impactful readings for me was about power dynamics and points of discomfort in business relationships. I realized how easy it is to impose well-intentioned ideas without fully grasping the local context. This…

My in-country experience in Bolivia was filled with cultural immersion, service learning, and personal growth. Our journey began with extensive travel, arriving in Santa Cruz before heading to Cochabamba. One of the first cultural experiences we had was encountering the playful yet surprising water fights during Carnaval. Initially, we assumed that being targeted with water…

The Bolivia team is working with Ceoli in country. This NGO works with local children and young adults in Cochabamba who have intellectual disabilities to provide an education, physical therapy services, and fun events at a community pool. Ronald from Ceoli is remarkable in terms of how much he is able to put on basically…

Hello everyone! My name is Melina Bradley, and I am a Pittsburgh native. I am a senior in my final semester at Pitt where I have been studying Human Resources Management and International Business.  ​​I was drawn to the Bolivia project because I have been fundraising for CEOLI for the last 3 years through Phi…