Unforgettable experience in Medellin, Colombia

The course in Medellin was incredible. We were there for only 2 weeks but it felt like months because of all the activities Red Tree Study had organized for us. The academic content and exercises were very interesting and challenging, making us think outside the box and approach our tasks differently. Lectures took place in the beautiful and green eco-friendly campus of UPB and were followed by field trips to various projects around the city every day. The professors gave us a perspective of the city from all sides - social, environmental and political while the community leaders helped us in understanding how the city has improved and how the communities themselves have been the driving force in most cases due to their changed mentality.
The social activities were so much fun and helped us to immerse ourselves in Colombia’s culture - we learned how to dance salsa, we played a fun traditional Colombian game called tejo, we went on a chiva (party) bus and many more.
The hotel we stayed at was nice and conveniently located close to the university, to many shops and places to eat. The Red Tree Study team also lived with us and was always there when we needed support.
On this program I met some amazing people from all over the world as well as some lovely locals who I can’t wait to meet again! I would definitely recommend the program to students wishing to learn about Urban Transformation in Colombia but also to anyone looking for an adventure in a new country.