HEI Spotlight: Fundación Universitaria Juan N. Corpas

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We are excited to spotlight Fundación Universitaria Juan Corpas, an esteemed institution and a proud grantee winner of the 100,000 Strong in the Americas initiative. This remarkable foundation has not only achieved this prestigious recognition but has also implemented numerous successful projects and initiatives that have profoundly impacted communities and fostered academic excellence.

 

Join us as we delve into the inspiring success stories and transformative projects spearheaded by Fundación Universitaria Juan Corpas, showcasing their unwavering commitment to education, innovation, and social development in the Americas.

Sustainable Health Equity: Alliances for Public Health and Community Wellbeing	Through a hybrid student mobility framework, students participated in experiential learning through interaction with local communities and health stakeholders. In the end, students created and proposed new policies and innovations to policymakers.
Anderson LucenaMedicine Student	“Participating in this type of project has had a very positive impact on my personal and professional life. On a professional level, understanding the different approaches to medicine from different cultures and how we can contribute from our role to the communities. Understanding the vision of a discipline and how it changes from the culture in which it operates is fundamental.On a personal and somewhat professional level, this experience has helped me to make different decisions in my practice and daily decisions based on cultural differences”.
Youth for Action: From the Classroom to the Community	An interdisciplinary program aimed to build the professional learning and capacities of Colombian and U.S. students through collaborative work with local communities. It sought to strengthen global competencies and community engagement of U.S. and Colombian students through Service-Based Learning. By doing so, it contributed to the resolution of challenges faced by communities of African descent in Medellín and Bogotá, Colombia.
School of Literacy and Interculturality for Maternal and Perinatal Care in Native Communities	This collaborative project between four universities created a pedagogical strategy in recognizing the importance of ancient knowledge of traditional midwives and native communities in taking care of women during gestation and birth. This empowered international and intercultural encounter spaces and training programs to be adapted in any context. Through this project, students, professors, native communities, and health and education professionals collaborated to contribute to the equity of human development and improve the quality of life and health care accessible to women worldwide.
Leidy Viviana Giraldo Ninth semester student Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Pedagogy	During my student exchange to Puerto Rico, I, Leidy Viviana Giraldo, an undergraduate student in early childhood education at Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios in Bogotá, Colombia, had an enriching cultural and academic experience. The fusion of Puerto Rican traditions and nursing knowledge I gained significantly impacted my life, enhancing my understanding and appreciation of my vocation as a nurse. The island’s diversity broadened my perspective, and collaborating with nursing students highlighted the connection between education and health in benefiting children. Engaging in local projects improved my pedagogical skills, teaching me to adapt and integrate healthcare into education. This experience profoundly enriched my professional knowledge and personal life, with Puerto Rico’s hospitality and interdisciplinary collaboration leaving a lasting impression.

Fundación Universitaria Juan N. Corpas’ Success Story is one of many more! To read about other stories showcasing the impact of 100,000 Strong in the Americas programs, check out our testimonials page  and join the 100K Exchange Network at 100knetwork.com today.

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