2023-24: Three experiential local-global opportunities - fully funded!

This immersive experience will provide student-athletes with a greater understanding of the intersections between sport, sustainability, and social justice. Sport has the capacity to be a change agent, both locally and globally, with this program serving as an opportunity for student-athlete leaders to further explore how sport can be an advocacy tool for sustainable development and social justice. Students will explore initiatives aimed at reducing the environmental impact of sporting events, while discovering how sports can serve as a powerful platform for raising awareness about issues surrounding sustainability. While immersing themselves into the complexities revolving around the Afro-Costa Rican community, students will connect with the local indigenous population to gain a greater understanding of the social, economic, and political factors that contribute to inequality and marginalization. Students will also gain valuable insight into traditional methods of sustainable living that have sustained local cultures for generations. By exploring these practices, students will intrinsically develop a deeper understanding of the symbiotic relationship between the environment and the community as well as the importance of preserving cultural heritage in the pursuit of sustainability. 

Program Leaders: Courtney Hughes and Ellen Sayles

Travel Dates: October 13 – October 17, 2023