What did you do on your summer vacation?
A group of Upper School students spent three weeks continuing their history studies by enrolling in the Uruguay Summer Study course Redefining Latin America in the 21st Century, a new for-credit summer abroad class offered by Sidwell Friends. You can read more on the course blog.
Upper School history teacher Gail Krotky conceived of this class, made possible by a Venture Grant, to enhance learning by experiencing the country, culture, and people first hand. Her aim was to “reduce the distance” and understand the country through the lens of its people.
“Knowledge from individual voices is as rich as a textbook,” Gail passionately explains.
“This experience allowed me to take everything I’d learned about Latin America throughout the year and apply it to real people and places. I gained insights into concepts that are relevant worldwide, including human rights, progress, and democracy.”
– Emma Walsh-Alker ’16