Testimonials

“The trip to Costa Rica has made me refine my position on many environmental and economic issues. I have become a more conscious citizen…Easily the most amazing experience of my undergraduate career. Highly recommended.”
Participant, Summer 2006

 “Costa Rica is a wonderful place that not only shows how possible it is to survive without an army but also how to get in touch with your inner self – with the connection with nature. More than ever I know what I want to do in my life. I learned about the strong importance of ecology. I learned about Costa Rica point of view in reference to CAFTA. I learned about the importance of grassroots organizations.”
Participant, Summer 2006

“I really liked that we visited Costa Rican owned and operated facilities. It helped to see how the agency of Costa Rican citizens are expressed.”
Participant, Summer 2006

“The speakers for the study abroad [Costa Rica] were all so wonderful. They presented the information clearly; and were responsive to our questions. The talks were definitely one of the best parts of the trip.”
Participant, Summer 2006

“After my internship, Physicians for Social Responsibility hired me to stay in for a while, possibly in a salaried position. I will do more foreign policy work, which is what I want to do. Overall, an enjoyable experience that yielded much knowledge. I am now further down the path of what type of career I want and also have experienced the non-profit field.”
Rebekah, Summer 2005, Physicians for Social Responsibility Intern

“The internship experience has definitely given me a clearer picture of the role of NGO's, especially in the US. As for career paths, the experience exposed me to all different types of positions and opportunities available in the field of international development which I will definitely consider in the future. Perhaps one of the most valuable lessons I learned at InterAction was the interplay between state/non-state actors, and the fact that professionals often work in both sectors throughout their careers.”
Participant, Summer 2005, InterAction Intern

"The Summer Institute on International Development was a great program. I now feel that I am much better prepared for a career focused on International Development issues."
Erik Cooke, Summer 2005, Witness For Peace Intern
 
“This summer was an experience of a lifetime.  I was able to meet so many new people, and learn about so many different cultures.  It really opened my eyes to what the world had to offer besides what I had grown up with.  I had the best time, and I would do this program again in a heartbeat!”
Kim Formo, Summer 2003

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