Mulaifa: How a Study Abroad Journey Forged a Meaningful Connection

Categories: Intercultural EducationStoriesBody: 

During my undergraduate studies in Ecosystem Science and Sustainability at Colorado State University, I was presented with a transformative opportunity to participate in a study abroad program titled "Communities and Conservation" in South Africa.

Held in a remote village, this program aimed to introduce innovative approaches to community-based natural resource management. As expressed by Choules (2019) about the program, “The idea is for students...