The Power of Grassroots Exchange

The Power of Grassroots Exchange

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What I have learned from exchange programs on Peace Boat. 
Trash Talk in Panama

Trash Talk in Panama

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A volunteer discovers solving waste problems isn’t as simple as a quick clean-up tutorial.
Trash Talk in Panama

Trash Talk in Panama

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A volunteer discovers solving waste problems isn’t as simple as a quick clean-up tutorial.
Becoming a Better Scientist

Becoming a Better Scientist

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After returning to Yale this Fall, Elizabeth reflects on her summer spent in the jungle.
A Summer Spent in the Jungle

A Summer Spent in the Jungle

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What more reason do you need to work abroad?
The Search for Real Panamanian Food

The Search for Real Panamanian Food

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Finding local food has never been this hard--or this easy.
Top 4 Purchases in Panama

Top 4 Purchases in Panama

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Four essentials for the Central American jungle at the low cost of $16.29.
Waiting for the Rain

Waiting for the Rain

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A race to return home.
A Job Abroad Thats Not for the Squeamish

A Job Abroad That's Not for the Squeamish

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Elizabeth tries not to let working abroad eat her alive.
Am I in Panama?

Am I in Panama?

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Hitting the road in Central America.
Keeping the Faith in Panama

Keeping the Faith in Panama

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A visit to Sunday mass enhances Elizabeth's summer abroad.
Identifying Plants in Panama

Identifying Plants in Panama

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Elizabeth explains one of the key functions of her research abroad project.
Meeting the Neighbours in Panama

Meeting the Neighbours in Panama

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Living in a jungle for the summer means being exposed to wildlife--both big and small.
A Summer Research Internship: STRI at BCI

A Summer Research Internship: STRI at BCI

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It's the most-studied tropical forest in the world. Here's why and how you can get involved.
Waking Sleeping Giants

Waking Sleeping Giants

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Elizabeth wonders how her research is affecting the community that she is trying to support.
10 Key Spanish Phrases for Working Abroad

10 Key Spanish Phrases for Working Abroad

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The basics of interning overseas in a foreign language.
World Cup Fever

World Cup Fever

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Elizabeth experiences the craze of football, Panama-style.
On the Road to a Summer Abroad

On the Road to a Summer Abroad

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Elizabeth travels on the Avenida Domingo Diaz, under the Transistimica, through the Supermercado Rey and all the way to Gamboa.
Studying Insects in Panama

Studying Insects in Panama

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Think that immunizations are a tough trip preparation process? Try memorizing insects.
Field Kit for Research in Panama

Field Kit for Research in Panama

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Elizabeth gathers vital supplies for her tropical work placement.

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