The Jan Plan in Bolivia blog by Winifred Tate

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Winifred Tate, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of  Anthropology
The Jan Plan in Bolivia, Cochabamba, Bolivia
January 2016

Professor Tate chronicles the adventures of The Jan Plan in Bolivia course Globalization, Democracy, and Political Transformation in Bolivia and its 13 students.

AY243 / LA243A Course Description: Students will learn a range of perspectives on recent Bolivian history; gain the ability to analyze Bolivian politics, economy, and social relations; and identify and trace critical forms of interconnection between Bolivia and contemporary global systems. Based in Cochabamba, students will live with host families, hear from analysts and activists, gain an understanding of anthropological vocabulary and concepts, conduct original research, and reflect critically on international fieldwork. Scholarships are available for students receiving financial aid through the Latin American Studies Program.

In Valle Chacabuco By Robin Lewis ’17

Robin Lewis

Robin Lewis ’17
Environmental Policy major, Creative Writing Minor
Round River Conservation Patagonia, Chile
(Fall 2015)

Re-posted with permission from the Round River Blog

It’s a strange thing to become desensitized to a place like this, but it is happening—slowly. For example, I know now to expect mountains when I unzip my tent in the morning. I am not surprised to find frost on the ground from time to time, or to see new snow above the distant tree line. Everyday I find the most beautiful place I’ve ever been. No camera can capture the view, but I am still trying.

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