The Caribbean Student Support Network: Contemporary Caribbean Studies
- Location(s): Trinidad and Tobago
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad
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Contemporary Caribbean Studies is a fully immersive, semester-long study abroad program that includes enrollment in the University of the West Indies, on campus housing and several excursions.The program is built around a course of the same name a... read more
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It was definitely worthwhile. I learned how to thrive in a new environment and how to connect with people, and adapting to a new culture. Incredibly important experience. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I was able to visit Jamaica for the first time and that is something that will stay with me forever. I gained an understanding of all that goes into Carnival season and meet some lovely people. But so many times it felt like the program was dragging on and I wished I made a different choice. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I met so many new people, tried doubles (!), immersed myself in a new culture, pushed myself out of my comfort zone, and experienced the beauty of Trinidad, Tobago, and Costa Rica. Marilyn A - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Being able to live in another country for an entire semester and immerse myself in the school and the culture was a once in a lifetime opportunity, especially doing so in Trinidad and Tobago since this is the first study abroad program Wellesley is offering in the Caribbean. The global, and specifically Caribbean, perspective I'... Nadia L - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned how to remain relaxed during periods of academic stress and the importance of work-life balance. I also learned how to cook traditional Trini dishes like callaloo, roti, curry chicken, and pelau. Na'Mia K - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I really loved the trip to Costa Rica, the excursions, the residential staff, and the program director. My main issue is that I felt trapped in the University of the West Indies, did not enjoy campus life/ the classes/ the academic culture and did not feel integrated into a local community. A homestay may have helped or more ac... A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Improved sense of self A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
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Contemporary Caribbean Studies is a fully immersive, semester-long study abroad program that includes enrollment in the University of the West Indies, on campus housing and several excursions.
The program is built around a course of the same name and students who enroll will spend the semester engaging in comprehensive examination of the cultural, social and demographic antecedents and how those connect to the current socio-economic landscape of the islands. Contemporary Caribbean Studies is currently focused on Trinidad and Tobago and includes a mid semester study tour to Costa Rica in Semester 1 (Fall) and Jamaica in Semester 2 (Spring).
This is an ideal program for students enrolled in any tertiary education institute who has a personal interest in the Caribbean.
The program is built around a course of the same name and students who enroll will spend the semester engaging in comprehensive examination of the cultural, social and demographic antecedents and how those connect to the current socio-economic landscape of the islands. Contemporary Caribbean Studies is currently focused on Trinidad and Tobago and includes a mid semester study tour to Costa Rica in Semester 1 (Fall) and Jamaica in Semester 2 (Spring).
This is an ideal program for students enrolled in any tertiary education institute who has a personal interest in the Caribbean.
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