I’ve learned so much from the past couple of days. The Dominican culture has transformed my whole mentality of life. From the unfortunate neighborhoods to the reckless driving habits of the locals, I have come to learn just a little bit of the culture. Specifically, the first day really caused a culture shock I was … Continue reading An Important Lesson From the Dominican Republic
In Ethics, so many thinkers start with self-interest and hope to develop that into the interests of the community. As I watch and work, I think there might be a more interesting explanation. In an international conference of Buddhists, neurologists and psychologist (Goleman 2003), the Dalai Lama and Mattieu Ricard suggest that self-interest is not … Continue reading What is it about helping others that gives joy to the giver?
Work hands-on with the youth of the Dominican Republic, helping them to develop skills in areas such as: English language, cooking, music and more. Get in touch with nature’s wonders by embarking on a mangrove boat tour and hiking excursions. This opportunity will grant each student 20 hours of community service that qualify towards the … Continue reading Study Abroad in the Dominican Republic with SPC!