During our pre-session meeting Dr. Rose Martinez asked us what drew us to this class, I remarked quite unashamed that for me it was her. After having traveled to Chile with Rose and getting to know her in and around Continue reading
January 7-21, I had the opportunity to travel to Kenya for a school counseling SOLES global trip. During my program interview in the spring of 2012, I first heard Kenya was a possible destination, and I was determined to go. Continue reading
I recently returned from Spain to learn about the Mondragon Corporation. One fun experience was how Basque people practice cooperativism even in their socializing–a pub crawl. Each person puts in 5 euros to an appointed money manager, and the party Continue reading
It has been extremely difficult for me to begin to write about my experience in Jamaica. Namely because it was a tremendously rich experience filled with wonder, introspection, and questions. Even as I sit here prepared to divulge all that Continue reading
If one had but a single glance to give the world, one should gaze on Constantinople. -Alphonse de Lamartine, 19th-century French writer and politician The above quote is one that I frequently stumbled upon during preparation for my trip to Continue reading
I feel blessed that I was able to travel abroad with my cohort for an international learning experience. During Spring Break of 2012, 20 of my classmates, and 2 professors went to Ireland for 10 days. Over the 10 days, Continue reading
Education is often referred to as the great equalizer. While it is the mechanism that ideally create an equal playing field for all students in the United States, it is also connects students in America to students all over the Continue reading
Just one day after the national day of service honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., SOLES Ambassador Annie reflects on her course which took students along a route on the Underground Railroad. EDUC 597: The Continue reading
Here at SOLES, it is a requirement of all academic degree programs that you complete a global study course. From December 31-January 10, 2013 I was completing mine in a course designed to study School Change and Education Reform. I Continue reading
“Finish Strong!” This is what I keep telling myself over and over again. I need to finish strong, and keep looking forward to accomplishing this amazing opportunity of graduating with my Master’s degree by next July (although I get to Continue reading
