International Development student to visit developing country over Reading Week
After four years of dedicated work in McGill’s International Development Studies (IDS) program, U3 student Caroline Sanders will finally get the chance to get some hands-on experience learning about a developing country when she travels to the Dominican Republic over Reading Week as part of an expedition sponsored by Campus Vacations.
“I’m so pumped, I really needed this right now,” explained Sanders. “And I can’t think of a better way to cap off my university experience.”
Although her group will be primarily stationed at a location called Caribe Club Princess in the Punta Cana district, Sanders expects to survey additional parts of the eastern Dominican region at some point during her time there.
“Oh yeah, definitely need to go on an excursion or two,” she said.
Sanders has high expectations for the trip and noted that it may take a heavy toll on her body; however, she feels prepared to face whatever challenges may come her way.
“Sure, it might get a little exhausting,” admitted Sanders. “But I’ve been really interested in the region for a long time now, so it’s crucial that I take advantage of this incredible opportunity and go as hard as physically possible. No regrets.”
Sanders acknowledges that her experience in IDS has given her a unique insight into some of the challenges a developing country, like the Dominican Republic, faces, and the precautions that she must take during her visit as a result.
“The tap water? Ew. No chance.”
“I’m so pumped, I really needed this right now,” explained Sanders. “And I can’t think of a better way to cap off my university experience.”
Although her group will be primarily stationed at a location called Caribe Club Princess in the Punta Cana district, Sanders expects to survey additional parts of the eastern Dominican region at some point during her time there.
“Oh yeah, definitely need to go on an excursion or two,” she said.
Sanders has high expectations for the trip and noted that it may take a heavy toll on her body; however, she feels prepared to face whatever challenges may come her way.
“Sure, it might get a little exhausting,” admitted Sanders. “But I’ve been really interested in the region for a long time now, so it’s crucial that I take advantage of this incredible opportunity and go as hard as physically possible. No regrets.”
Sanders acknowledges that her experience in IDS has given her a unique insight into some of the challenges a developing country, like the Dominican Republic, faces, and the precautions that she must take during her visit as a result.
“The tap water? Ew. No chance.”