LACS 20: In Conclusion

The Politics and Ethics of Development in Nicaragua was, without a doubt, one of the best courses I have taken at Dartmouth thus far, for a variety of reasons. First, it allowed me to explore something I am deeply interested in, while simultaneously broadening my horizons. As I mentioned in my first blog post, I have a passion for international development. However, I have never studied international development (and the perils associated with it) from a Latin American context. I thoroughly enjoyed learning about the Nicaraguan culture (/South American culture in general) and I look forward to exploring this topic further in the future. Next, the class won me over with its flexibility. One thing about the course in particular that I appreciated was Professor Moody’s flexibility, and his willingness to allow us to explore those topics which we found engaging. Class discussions were always incredibly interesting to me, as we (the students) ran the show, often engaging each other in productive dialogue and collaborating to solve ethical dilemmas broached by the reading. Finally, I enjoyed LACS 20 because it introduced me to a group of intelligent, driven, passionate, mindful individuals who share similar values as I do.

Although I will not going to Nicaragua this winter, I am so excited to see all of the great things that my peers accomplish there and, hopefully, next year I will have the opportunity to do the same.

Featured Image:  Granada, Nicaragua by Pete Schnell