Students Learn the Power of Unity for Change during Study Abroad Trip to Puerto Rico
NAU Yuma students Carolina Pena, Emmanuel Rosario and Siria Gonzalez recently returned from a week-long Spring Break trip to Puerto Rico, where they toured the entire island. But these dedicated students didn’t engage in stereotypical Spring Break behavior. Instead, they participated in community activism and learned about social/community issues on the island and how people can unite to address problems in their communities.
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Dr. Espinoza’s educational background includes a Nursing ADN degree from Coastal Carolina Community College, a Nursing RN-BSN degree from Liberty University, an MSN Family Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree from Midwestern State University, and a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Northern Arizona University. She has… 
Jose Olais grew up in San Luis, Arizona, earned his bachelor’s degree at NAU Flagstaff, taught English Language Arts in Gadsden, and then returned to NAU Flagstaff to earn a Master of Arts in Psychological Sciences degree. As a graduate student, he conducted research aimed at understanding… 
“Pursuing education is not just about obtaining higher academic degrees,” says Dr. Monica Acosta Alvarado, assistant clinical professor of Business and lead faculty at NAU Yuma. “It is about learning to learn, widening your vision and perspective, reaffirming your values, and beyond all that, being able to make a positive impact on the people around you, on your community, and ultimately on the world.”