In March 2015, Shelly Rowan, an elementary education major, traveled to Cuba on a trip organized by the Political Science Department. While there, she had the opportunity to learn about Cuba’s government, economy, and culture. Shelly said it was interesting to experience communism first-hand and see how it affected the economy and society as a whole. As an education major, Shelly was particularly interested in learning about the education system in Cuba and how access to all levels of education is provided by the government at no cost to residents. Shelly states, “On this trip, my group and I were immersed in a culture much different than our own. I look forward to sharing Cuba’s unique history and culture with my students through children’s books I bought while there. I also look forward to sharing with my students the differences and similarities between our culture and that of our neighbor.”

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