{"id":92859,"date":"2024-10-28T11:55:46","date_gmt":"2024-10-28T18:55:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/?p=92859"},"modified":"2024-10-28T11:55:46","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T18:55:46","slug":"the-democracy-project-visits-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/the-democracy-project-visits-india\/","title":{"rendered":"The Democracy Project Visits India; Next Stop Jamaica!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-rs3sgr-e3ce3d5462593d503908dfb1f8b558ab\">\n.avia-section.av-rs3sgr-e3ce3d5462593d503908dfb1f8b558ab{\nbackground-color:#f3f3f3;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1' aria-label='SOU Digital Cinema Stories - Reading Black Screenwriters - Intro Section' class='avia-section av-rs3sgr-e3ce3d5462593d503908dfb1f8b558ab main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_submenu  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data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m2ta1spv-70b4059faf9128b259e5641ceff7a0d0\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-m2ta1spv-70b4059faf9128b259e5641ceff7a0d0{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:28px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-m2ta1spv-70b4059faf9128b259e5641ceff7a0d0 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-m2ta1spv-70b4059faf9128b259e5641ceff7a0d0 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:28px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-m2ta1spv-70b4059faf9128b259e5641ceff7a0d0 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-m2ta1spv-70b4059faf9128b259e5641ceff7a0d0 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-m2ta1spv-70b4059faf9128b259e5641ceff7a0d0 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-m2ta1spv-70b4059faf9128b259e5641ceff7a0d0 av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock  top-30 av-inherit-size av-linked-heading'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >The Democracy Project Visits India; Next Stop Jamaica!<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m2ta2ahg-585c4a6217438d82c7b2f8f6e5e4080c\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-m2ta2ahg-585c4a6217438d82c7b2f8f6e5e4080c .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m2ta2ahg-585c4a6217438d82c7b2f8f6e5e4080c '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>In the summer of 2024, a group of students and faculty from 糖心传媒 University embarked on a transformative journey to India as part of the university&#8217;s Democracy Project. The trip was organized and designed by professors Prakash Chenjeri and Cherstin Lyon to provide participants with a unique, hands-on experience of Indian democracy, politics, and civil society, as well as an opportunity to engage with professionals, academics, and local communities. The program\u2019s diverse activities ranged from high-level academic discussions to grassroots engagement, visits to cultural and historical sites, and some explorations of different regions of the world\u2019s largest democracy. The visit reinforced the fact that the strength of India\u2019s democracy stems from its ability to support widespread participation, even in the most rural parts of the country, the inclusion of ordinary people in the democratic process of governance, and the country\u2019s very long history of cross-cultural understanding and tolerance in a globalized world.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m2ta3ndb-73946ac59f6b842c0b3fded59e1c503c\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-m2ta3ndb-73946ac59f6b842c0b3fded59e1c503c{\npadding-bottom:0;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-m2ta3ndb-73946ac59f6b842c0b3fded59e1c503c .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-m2ta3ndb-73946ac59f6b842c0b3fded59e1c503c .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-m2ta3ndb-73946ac59f6b842c0b3fded59e1c503c av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  ><span class=\"heavy-man\">New Delhi<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m2ta9akz-d3bf987ac16117d466c1eb9357188203\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-m2ta9akz-d3bf987ac16117d466c1eb9357188203 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m2ta9akz-d3bf987ac16117d466c1eb9357188203 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>At the India International Centre in New Delhi, the group had an enlightening conversation with Ambassador Mukul, Professor Emeritus. Discussions focused on India\u2019s constitutional structure and the democratic processes that have shaped the nation. Key topics included recent elections in India, how democracy has elevated India\u2019s global standing, and the importance of fostering a more active civil society.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"dig-4\" style=\"text-align: left\">After meeting SOU students, Ambassador Mukul commented, <em>\u201cI was deeply impressed with the depth of [the] students&#8217; questions and the seriousness of their engagement. Their interest in studying democracies around the world bodes well for the future of democracy in the US.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The group gained insights into India\u2019s administrative framework from Mr. Sanjay Kaul, a former Indian Administrative Service officer. Topics included the functioning of India&#8217;s civil service, and an exploration of India&#8217;s economic development trajectory since gaining independence.<\/p>\n<p>Professor Jha from Jawaharlal Nehru University shared her thoughts on the state of Indian politics, with particular emphasis on the role of women in governance and society. She also provided a critical analysis of the country&#8217;s political parties and the challenges they face.<\/p>\n<p>The group interacted with members of the Young India Foundation, a grassroots organization focused on youth engagement in India&#8217;s democracy. The foundation advocates for youth leadership and organizes workshops to educate young Indians on their roles and responsibilities in the democratic system. They brought with them a high-ranking lawyer, activist, and political campaign manager, all from different parties, to give students a closer look at how people at different levels of Indian democracy debate the issues.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"dig-4\" style=\"text-align: left\"><em>\u201cThe Democracy Project gives students a chance to tie their personal interests into a hands-on exploration of our government systems, an opportunity that is seldom given in higher education. We&#8217;ve had students find links between democracy and education, women&#8217;s rights, food access, and even marketing, and when students get that freedom to explore new topics with a personal twist, they extract truly meaningful lessons from their experiences.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"pop-8\" style=\"font-size: 0.8em;text-align: right\">\u2013 Sierra Garrett, Honors College scholar<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In addition to academic visits in New Delhi, we also were hosted in a couple\u2019s home for dinner, and we toured the alleys and markets of Old Delhi by rickshaw.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3utv457-f4bb8e4f4a157909acbd57ecb244bf82\">\n.avia-image-container.av-3utv457-f4bb8e4f4a157909acbd57ecb244bf82 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-3utv457-f4bb8e4f4a157909acbd57ecb244bf82 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  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itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><em>Rickshaw tour of Old Delhi, Sebastian Cantero and Dr. Prakash Chenjeri<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m2tabihs-2e865bdb0a81ffd8c25e09dcc42a62ed\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-m2tabihs-2e865bdb0a81ffd8c25e09dcc42a62ed{\npadding-bottom:0;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-m2tabihs-2e865bdb0a81ffd8c25e09dcc42a62ed .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-m2tabihs-2e865bdb0a81ffd8c25e09dcc42a62ed .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-m2tabihs-2e865bdb0a81ffd8c25e09dcc42a62ed av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  ><span class=\"heavy-man\">Bangalore<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m2tabp5f-8cc74c85bd0f9930212c6e4c22b56552\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-m2tabp5f-8cc74c85bd0f9930212c6e4c22b56552 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m2tabp5f-8cc74c85bd0f9930212c6e4c22b56552 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Located 20 kilometers south of Bangalore, The Valley School provided a nostalgic visit for Professor Prakash Chenjeri, who began his teaching career there. The group met with teachers and students, exchanging ideas on education and democracy. The discussion centered around how values of democracy are integrated into the school\u2019s philosophy and day-to-day practices.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3ip3irf-1436a1446d073ede44be7e139b0bf61e\">\n.avia-image-container.av-3ip3irf-1436a1446d073ede44be7e139b0bf61e img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-3ip3irf-1436a1446d073ede44be7e139b0bf61e .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-3ip3irf-1436a1446d073ede44be7e139b0bf61e av-styling-no-styling avia-align-  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  pop-20'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/10\/Valley-School-Tour.webp 1200w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/10\/Valley-School-Tour-300x169.webp 300w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/10\/Valley-School-Tour-1030x579.webp 1030w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/10\/Valley-School-Tour-768x432.webp 768w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/10\/Valley-School-Tour-705x397.webp 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/10\/Valley-School-Tour.jpg\" height=\"675\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/10\/Valley-School-Tour.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/10\/Valley-School-Tour-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/10\/Valley-School-Tour-1030x579.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/10\/Valley-School-Tour-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/10\/Valley-School-Tour-705x397.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"wp-image-92866 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-92866 avia_image  sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Valley School Tour in New Dehli\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  > <\/picture><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m2tac1yi-b4ae3da111a036c562c4c263d5144ddc\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-m2tac1yi-b4ae3da111a036c562c4c263d5144ddc .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:12px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m2tac1yi-b4ae3da111a036c562c4c263d5144ddc '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><em>Valley School Tour<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m2tad0ww-f30bb7180a10464bd223d35ea50a813e\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-m2tad0ww-f30bb7180a10464bd223d35ea50a813e .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m2tad0ww-f30bb7180a10464bd223d35ea50a813e '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>At IISc, India\u2019s premier institution for advanced research, the group met with Dr. Anjula Gurtoo at the Centre for Society and Policy. Conversations revolved around the intersection of science, policy, and society, with a focus on how democratic principles influence scientific advancement and technological development in India.<\/p>\n<p>The group traveled to Anneswara village to meet with the Gram Panchayat, the local village council. In this setting, the participants engaged in a wide-ranging conversation about rural governance, the Panchayati Raj system, and the challenges faced by local governments in fostering democratic practices at the grassroots level.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-34uj4sb-4361833efc9ec2dbbcd9081c922c499c\">\n.avia-image-container.av-34uj4sb-4361833efc9ec2dbbcd9081c922c499c img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-34uj4sb-4361833efc9ec2dbbcd9081c922c499c .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-34uj4sb-4361833efc9ec2dbbcd9081c922c499c av-styling-no-styling avia-align-  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  pop-20'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/10\/Dr-Prakash-Chenjeri-presenting-SOU-gifts-to-the-Gram-Panchayat.webp 1200w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/10\/Dr-Prakash-Chenjeri-presenting-SOU-gifts-to-the-Gram-Panchayat-300x169.webp 300w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/10\/Dr-Prakash-Chenjeri-presenting-SOU-gifts-to-the-Gram-Panchayat-1030x579.webp 1030w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/10\/Dr-Prakash-Chenjeri-presenting-SOU-gifts-to-the-Gram-Panchayat-768x432.webp 768w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/10\/Dr-Prakash-Chenjeri-presenting-SOU-gifts-to-the-Gram-Panchayat-705x397.webp 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/10\/Dr-Prakash-Chenjeri-presenting-SOU-gifts-to-the-Gram-Panchayat.jpg\" height=\"675\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/10\/Dr-Prakash-Chenjeri-presenting-SOU-gifts-to-the-Gram-Panchayat.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/10\/Dr-Prakash-Chenjeri-presenting-SOU-gifts-to-the-Gram-Panchayat-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/10\/Dr-Prakash-Chenjeri-presenting-SOU-gifts-to-the-Gram-Panchayat-1030x579.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/10\/Dr-Prakash-Chenjeri-presenting-SOU-gifts-to-the-Gram-Panchayat-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/10\/Dr-Prakash-Chenjeri-presenting-SOU-gifts-to-the-Gram-Panchayat-705x397.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"wp-image-92869 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-92869 avia_image  sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Dr Prakash Chenjeri presenting SOU gifts to the Gram Panchayat\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  > <\/picture><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m2tadj3w-be4f5f9e1fa1a9acba97f517838021f0\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-m2tadj3w-be4f5f9e1fa1a9acba97f517838021f0 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:12px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m2tadj3w-be4f5f9e1fa1a9acba97f517838021f0 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><em>Dr. Prakash Chenjeri presenting SOU gifts to the Gram Panchayat, the local village council in the Anneswara village outside of Bangalore, India.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m2tafhgz-e2d0df1181f4ee52df0da66f7be813b2\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-m2tafhgz-e2d0df1181f4ee52df0da66f7be813b2 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m2tafhgz-e2d0df1181f4ee52df0da66f7be813b2 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>In a session with Bharat Joshi, a journalist from the <em>Deccan Herald<\/em>, the group explored issues surrounding press freedom in India and how elections are covered by the media. The discussion provided a critical perspective on the role of the press in a democratic society and the impact of media coverage on public opinion during elections.<\/p>\n<p>The group also enjoyed an evening of dinner and conversation with Professor Chenjeri\u2019s family, friends, and former students from The Valley School. This informal gathering allowed for deeper connections and reflections on the experiences throughout the trip.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"dig-4\" style=\"text-align: left\"><em>\u201cGoing to India with the Democracy Project was an amazing experience that I will always cherish because it helped me learn so much about another culture. We got to meet locals and leaders in the government from the places we visited in India. They were so welcoming to us and helped us learn more about their culture. It was an experience that I was able to have that I could not directly get in a classroom setting.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"pop-8\" style=\"font-size: 0.8em;text-align: right\">\u2013 Tiana Gilliland, Senior, Honors College Scholar<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"dig-4\" style=\"text-align: left\"><em>&#8220;I don&#8217;t think people truly understand the impact that these kinds of experiences have on students. It&#8217;s not just about traveling to a new place, it&#8217;s about expanding your worldview. It&#8217;s about discovering that there are people and environments on the other side of the world that live their lives in a thousand different ways &#8211; different from each other and different from us. It\u2019s about truly knowing that we all just want to be happy, healthy, and safe.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"pop-8\" style=\"font-size: 0.8em;text-align: right\">\u2013 Sierra Garrett, Senior, Honors College Scholar<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m2tafs76-e2e8acbe6705b1bab93b6e1be1642e23\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-m2tafs76-e2e8acbe6705b1bab93b6e1be1642e23{\npadding-bottom:0;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-m2tafs76-e2e8acbe6705b1bab93b6e1be1642e23 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-m2tafs76-e2e8acbe6705b1bab93b6e1be1642e23 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-m2tafs76-e2e8acbe6705b1bab93b6e1be1642e23 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  ><span class=\"heavy-man\">Next Stop, Jamaica<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m2tagl8p-731e8905b01ea3f7ab57e8e1b1d78d7a\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-m2tagl8p-731e8905b01ea3f7ab57e8e1b1d78d7a .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m2tagl8p-731e8905b01ea3f7ab57e8e1b1d78d7a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>With an approximate population of 2.8 million people, Jamaica is the largest-English speaking island in the Caribbean and is known worldwide for its pristine beaches, vibrant culture, music, natural scenery, exquisite food, as well as its tropical climate. Over the course of 11 days, participants will have many opportunities to experience Jamaica\u2019s rich culture while visiting national iconic landmarks and enjoying local cuisine while traveling across the island.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2p3wwd7-d79e452f485fc0c63402fb81ce65041b\">\n.avia-image-container.av-2p3wwd7-d79e452f485fc0c63402fb81ce65041b img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-2p3wwd7-d79e452f485fc0c63402fb81ce65041b .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-2p3wwd7-d79e452f485fc0c63402fb81ce65041b av-styling-no-styling avia-align-  avia-builder-el-23  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  pop-20'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/10\/Jamacia-Seven-Mile-Beach.webp 1200w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/10\/Jamacia-Seven-Mile-Beach-300x169.webp 300w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/10\/Jamacia-Seven-Mile-Beach-1030x579.webp 1030w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/10\/Jamacia-Seven-Mile-Beach-768x432.webp 768w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/10\/Jamacia-Seven-Mile-Beach-705x397.webp 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/10\/Jamacia-Seven-Mile-Beach.jpg\" height=\"675\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/10\/Jamacia-Seven-Mile-Beach.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/10\/Jamacia-Seven-Mile-Beach-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/10\/Jamacia-Seven-Mile-Beach-1030x579.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/10\/Jamacia-Seven-Mile-Beach-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/10\/Jamacia-Seven-Mile-Beach-705x397.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"wp-image-92868 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-92868 avia_image  sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Jamaica Seven Mile Beach\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  > <\/picture><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m2tagvr4-f5ec62da49322cb99dfd7bd97cd2db66\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-m2tagvr4-f5ec62da49322cb99dfd7bd97cd2db66 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:12px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  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Photo credit: Debbie Ann Powell\/Shutterstock.com\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m2taj2lp-4382cedcbb824acd53eb2f3b572809ce\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-m2taj2lp-4382cedcbb824acd53eb2f3b572809ce .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m2taj2lp-4382cedcbb824acd53eb2f3b572809ce '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>This exciting immersive experience will highlight elements of governance and grassroot democracy through a variety of activities such as engaging with officials from government agencies, non-government organizations, and local universities. 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During our excursion, you\u2019ll be truly immersed in the Jamaican culture \u2013 people, history, food, etc. I am excited to take you on this tour that will showcase my country, Jamaica!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"pop-8\" style=\"font-size: 0.8em;text-align: right\">\u2013 Dr. Gibbs, SOU Professor<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Join us on this unique transformative cultural expedition to the Caribbean Island of Jamaica June 21 \u2013 July 2, 2025. Hosted by 糖心传媒 University Honors College, the Democracy Project is open to students, faculty, staff and community members. 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