AAPLAC

Strengthening study abroad, intercultural exchange & global learning in Latin America & the Caribbean

Spotlight: Brian Jennings

Study abroad offers college students the opportunity to expand their understanding of culture and others. Learn about building the Interim in Ecuador program with Dr. Brian Jennings, Associate Professor of Sociology with an interest in sustainability.

Register Now for AAPLAC 2022 in Tucson

Registration is now open for the 2022 AAPLAC Conference, February 16-19, at the University of Arizona in Tucson. Register now!

José Francisco Calí Tzay, Special Rapporteur, Keynote Speaker at AAPLAC 2022

José Francisco Calí Tzay, Special Rapporteur United Nations Commission on Human Rights, will speak about the rights of indigenous peoples during a keynote address at AAPLAC 2022. Mr. Calí Tzay is Maya Kaqchikel from Guatemala, with experience in defending the rights of Indigenous Peoples, both in Guatemala and at the level of the United Nations and the OAS.

About AAPLAC

The Association of Academic Programs in Latin America and the Caribbean (AAPLAC) facilitates and strengthens study abroad, intercultural exchange and global learning among Latin American, Caribbean and US institutions of higher learning and organizations.

Read AAPLAC Statement on Anti-Black Racism & Oppression

AAPLAC Annual Conference attendees examining a globe. Photo courtesy of Natalia Porto.

The wonderful thing about AAPLAC is that it is so inclusive. There is no “in” group—you feel welcome, with something important to say, right from the beginning.

Donna O'Connor
Rollins College

AAPLAC expone la idea fundamental de que pequeños cambios son parte del inicio de un cambio en educación para crear la conciencia de un ciudadano del mundo.

María del Refugio López Cruz
Universidad Veracruzana
Campus Xalapa

I was impressed with the caliber of presentations and thoroughly enjoyed the talkbacks after each session.

Allison Ulaky
Albright College

Calor humano y trabajo colaborativo.

Blanca Muñoz Riaño
Universidad Veracruzana
Campus Xalapa

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