Family Life and the Wisconsin/Nicaragua Partnership *TENTATIVE PLAN - SPRING BREAK 2010
Over 9 days, participants will experience the finest, as well as the most challenging, aspects of Latin American culture and family life.
Managua: The world is becoming smaller, more globally connected, yet we know so little about our Southern neighbors. Students will see a full spectrum of life in Nicaragua, learning about families, the economy, sustainable gardening, and how a people can rise above their circumstances, and rise even farther when each of us lends a hand. Rosa’s learning center, sustainable garden, and lending library (all from her small home) is just one of many rural experiences we will enjoy. Plenty of time in schools, markets, tours, and restaurants will round out participant’s full exposure to family life and all its’ resiliency in this beautiful Central American country.
Making a Difference: The Wisconsin Nicaragua Partnership (WN/P), with offices right here in Stevens Point, has a 40 year history making a difference in Nicaragua. They have sent fire engines, ambulances, wood shop tools, sewing machines, boxes of books, and even sun glasses (a major hit with the locals, kids and adults alike) to assist the resilient people of this beautiful, yet impoverished country. In the past, UWSP students sent backpacks full of school supplies to school aged girls, allowing them to go to school.
Application Deadline: We will work on a first-come-first-serve basis for eligible applicants. A $250 deposit is due with the application. Applications may be taken after January 15th if space is available. Contact the International Programs Office for any available positions. Late applicants may have a higher airfare cost.
Go to the Applications page to find out how to get an application.
Open to all majors and minors, not just Health Promotion and Human Development students. For continuing UWSP students a minimum GPA of 2.25 is required. Priority is given to regularly registered UWSP students, but students from other universities and community members are welcome to apply. All participants will be registered in a college course, for credit or audit at the same cost, and will be expected to participate in the program at an intellectual level. Application forms are available from the International Programs Office or can be downloaded from the International Programs website.
TO BE ANNOUNCEDEstimation based on 14 participants
Cost Includes:
Overall cost will come down if we reach 14 participants. (Graduate tuition at an extra cost – please see instructor for course numbers.) Click here for latest price estimates
This trip carries a one course option for three transferable UW-Stevens Point credits. Students may enroll in HD 366 Families in Cross Cultural Context, or in one of the three EL courses specific to their major (e.g. HD 386, Family Resource Management in the Environment; SHP 330, Environmental Wellness; or FN 357, Ecology of Foods). Students who have already met the EL requirement may register for three credit hours of Practicum in their respective majors (HD 397 for all FCS/FLE majors) Please see your academic advisor for approval.. Graduate student credit is also available.
Dr. Jasia Steinmetz (715) 346-4653 jsteinme@uwsp.edu
Up to ten weeks before the start of the program, all fees except the initial $250 deposit will be refunded. After the time, tuition, airline, tour costs and housing charges are assessed. If the program would be cancelled, all fees will be refunded. Because exchange rates and airline prices fluctuate, International Programs reserves the right to cancel, surcharge, or to alter the program.
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