Reconciling Third-World Poverty with a First-World Perspective

Wednesday, February 28, 2018, 2:303:15 p.m.

Learning by Leaving Track (20-Minute Presentation)

Erin Thorp, M.A., Global Studies, Sociology, and TESOL

Gretchen Cardoza, Undergraduate, Nursing

Sadie Kendrick, Undergraduate, Psychology

Through discussion of the reality of life for those residing in Ocean View, South Africa, and the personal experiences had while serving in the community, a nursing student and a psychology student share what challenged their American perspective of poverty and the result that had on their lives upon reintegrating back into American life.

Location

John and Marilyn Duke Academic Complex, Room 123
701 E. Foothill Blvd.
Azusa, CA 91702
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