Students spend their final weekend of the trip at a finca near Salento, a town in the mountains known for coffee estates, dramatic palm trees, and rare parrots. The finca is beautiful, with a dramatic infinity pool, hammocks overlooking fields of banana trees, and lots of fresh fruit.
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We embarked on our journey to Salento, an area known for coffee production. Over the course of the ten hours students had an unprecedented opportunity to see firsthand the value of and need for road development in Colombia, a testament to Dartmouth’s dedication to experiential learning.
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As the central utility company of Colombia, Grupo-EMP is both a private entity and an extension of the state due to its crucial role in providing access to public services for Colombians. The company is at the forefront of development and sustainability with a business model that includes corporate social responsibility policies.
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Nestled into a valley, Medellin has constructed a complex transportation network of trams, metros, and cable cars to link the city to surrounding barrios.
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In Medellin, students look at the big picture—the social, political, and cultural transformations of the city over time—and how all of this relates to the peace process.
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