Washington student participates in study tour to Nicaragua

2016 Jan 28

Brett Grimes of Washington participated in a J-Term study tour to Nicaragua with Carthage College.

The Biology and Geography of Nicaragua study tour provided a unique opportunity for students to experience clinical work or work on water projects. Both aspects provided students first-hand knowledge of the rural volcanic island of Ometepe, Nicaragua. Students also learned about the interplay of culture, medicine, landscape, flora and fauna of Nicaragua and saw how all of this has affected the land and people. The tour also had a significant service component. Students were challenged to integrate, use, and reflect on knowledge from disparate sources during their clinic work and travel in the country.

J-Term is a special month-long period of study in which Carthage students explore subjects outside their majors or minors, discover new interests, and test their creativity through classes held both on campus and around the world. It's a month to experiment, create and dream. Carthage is ranked No. 4 in the nation among baccalaureate institutions for student participation in short-term study abroad.