{"id":3806,"date":"2017-10-10T15:12:32","date_gmt":"2017-10-10T19:12:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/bgins\/?page_id=3806"},"modified":"2026-01-09T15:30:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T20:30:37","slug":"testimonials","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/bgins\/testimonials\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Experiences"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n            <div class=\"cu-textmedia flex flex-col lg:flex-row mx-auto gap-6 md:gap-10 my-6 md:my-12 first:mt-0 max-w-5xl\">\n        <div class=\"justify-start cu-textmedia-content cu-prose-first-last\" style=\"flex: 0 0 100%;\">\n            <header class=\"font-light prose-xl cu-pageheader md:prose-2xl cu-component-updated cu-prose-first-last\">\n                                    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last 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class=\"wp-image-6493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/bgins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/246\/Monsoon-Rains-Mumbai-India-400x419.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/bgins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/246\/Monsoon-Rains-Mumbai-India-160x167.jpeg 160w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/bgins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/246\/Monsoon-Rains-Mumbai-India-240x251.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/bgins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/246\/Monsoon-Rains-Mumbai-India-768x804.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/bgins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/246\/Monsoon-Rains-Mumbai-India-360x377.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/bgins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/246\/Monsoon-Rains-Mumbai-India.jpeg 947w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>\n<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"cu-column-content\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">While on an internship as a Social Impact Consultant in Peru, Joseph had the opportunity to hike the Inca Trail and capture this amazing photo with the peak of Machu Picchu in the background.<br>\n<strong>Joseph Deane, Global and International Studies, Emzingo, Peru<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While on an internship with Uniterra in Peru, Cara had the opportunity to meet with local cocoa farmers to inform them about upcoming workshops and events offered through her placement organization. The workshops were to inform local farmers on ways to improve their quality and production.<br>\n<strong>Cara Goodman, Global and International Studies, Uniterra, Peru<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><br>\n<\/strong>While completing an internship at a social entrepreneurship organization in Madrid Spain, Aynsley had the opportunity to make a quick weekend trip to Seville. The photo above was taken at the famous Plaza de Espana.<br>\n<strong>Aynsley Persad, Global and International Studies, The Intern Group, Spain<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While on an internship in Costa Rica, Isobel had the opportunity to participate in the San Jose Pride Parade.<br>\n<strong>Isobel Aubin, Global and International Studies, Global Experiences, Costa Rica&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Exploring a new culture for 3 months while feeling the impact an organization can make in a developing country is truly remarkable. I gained contacts from all over East Africa in my direct field of study as well as more than relevant work experience. My placement taught me valuable life lessons and made me feel comfortable in a professional setting.\u201d<br>\n<strong>Kayley Lenders, Global and International Studies, Insight Global Education, Uganda<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While interning as an Entrepreneurship Officer in Guatemala, Sydney had the unique opportunity to roast marshmallows over the hot volcanic rocks after hiking to the top of Volcan Pacaya.<br>\n<strong>Sydney Beishuizen, Global and International Studies, Uniterra, Guatemala&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a Soft Skills Training Officer with Uniterra, Sarah had the opportunity to take part in a cultural exchange program with the Hue Tourism College and their partner college in Thailand. 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