SST Capstone Projects
Students who go abroad for Study Service Term complete their credits after they return through an SST Capstone course. The class includes a creative project, reflecting on the experience. Below are recent projects. See more in the Good Library, November 18 to 24.
Ecuador
Filippo Bigardi: How to get the most out of study abroad
personal statement
powerpoint
Hugh Birky: What happens when you risk shaking up your comfortable life to go on SST?
personal statement
group discussion
Martim Cafe: Learning about desire, the cycles of nature and respect for all people from an Indigenous community. video
Noelia Calderon: Cooking plantains and food culture in Ecuador
personal statement and video link
Paul Drescher: The natural beauty and ecological diversity of Ecuador
poster and statement
Liam Elias: Making a contribution to sustainable living in Ecuador
personal statement
video
Christopher Harnish: Translation of Ecuador Video for Host Families and Spanish-speaking Parents of future SSTers
personal statement
video translation
introductory emails
Gabe Hartzler: Comparing Reactions to Images of Ecuador SST
personal statement
project and presentation link
Jaime Manresa: Why should international students go on SST?
video and personal statement
Noah Kauffman: Breath-taking places in Ecuador
personal statement
presentation
Eric Miller: The Re-entry Process after SST: Adjusting to the U.S. and a pandemic
artist statement and video link
Simon Graber Miller: Poems from hikes in Ecuador
personal statement
poetry
Ben Troyer: Overcoming a frightening experience
personal statement
poetry
Peru
Tessa Clark: Hospitality across cultures
personal statement
video
Ben Fox: Analyzing media bias in U.S. news reporting on Peru
personal statement
presentation
Tanzania
Sven Badstieber: Why international students should go on SST
podcast
Denver Beck: effects of climate change on Tanzania
poster and personal statement
Anne Nisley: Making connections and meaning in Tanzania through music
personal statement
video
Ariana Perez Diener: The range of emotional experiences on SST
A Journey Through Emotions: Poetry
Irving Suarez:
personal statement
video
Shelby Younts: Teaching young children to be Global Citizens
personal statement
lesson plan
powerpoint