Emily Marsh Carpenter, Summer 2012 Participant
Speaking with the locals in Miskitu was so rewarding, I was amazed at how much my group learned after a few weeks. A lot of our lingual success came from the willingness of Bilwi residents to help us learn! Walking through the grocery store, or even through our hotel, people were excited to quiz us or teach us new phrases.
Michael J Hernandez, Summer 2015 Participant
This is real fieldwork, like the kind you read about in class. The Miskitu people are fantastic and happy to engage with you.
Tasha Rose Messer, Summer 2012 Participant
Picking one favorite part of Language and Culture in Nicaragua is nearly an impossible task. If I absolutely had to, I would pick our weekend excursion to Ometepe Island in Lake Nicaragua. The mythological story behind the island's history combined with the ancient petroglyphs, white sandy beaches, clear waters, and two volcanoes makes for an awesome trip; well worth the three hour ferry ride.