GDAE Transnational Law Program - Day 6

The Global Dominican Academic Exchange (GDAE) introduces Dominican students to the American style of liberal arts education and encourages dialogue between Dominican students and their Dominican-American counterparts attending these institutions. The program promotes partnership and entrepreneurship initiatives which foster innovation and stimulate Dominican economic development and international understanding.

Students participating in the University of Georgia (UGA) Transnational Law Program in Athens, Georgia (October 19-26, 2014) took turns sending a daily report of their experiences.  To show just how fun the GDAE program is, we are sharing these reports to inspire others to attend! If you are interested in applying, please read more information on our website at: www.globaldominicanacademicexchange.org

Saturday 25^th

Saturday the 25^th turned out to be a fantastic day, full of color and splendor. As always, we started our day with a good breakfast. By 9:30 am, we left for Atlanta, Georgia with our professor and coordinator of the Dean Rusk Center’s International Exchange Program, María Jiménez, and the wonderful InteRDom team. We had the opportunity to visit the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. Museum. He was born in Atlanta on January 15, 1929. We learned a lot about the life of this great leader who, at the age of fifteen, began to study the Bible then later earned a Theology degree in Boston. When he was 25, he embarked on his religious path as a Minister in Montgomery. Inspired by Gandhi, Dr. King soon became a proponent of peaceful resistance in the struggle for civil rights. What we experienced there will have a lifetime effect on us: one man’s struggle for equal rights is, and will be, a lasting inspiration for all of us.

Afterwards, we visited CNN, Cable News Network. This was a magic place to visit. Learning how it functions and seeing its installations was simply amazing. Imagining, back in the day, how a 24-hour cable news network revolutionized the world…it seemed totally brilliant to us. We are, and will continue to be, connected to this renowned information network.

After the CNN tour, we returned to Athens to rest up for our trip.

With love, 
DR Crew 

GDAE Transnational Law Program - Day 5

The Global Dominican Academic Exchange (GDAE) introduces Dominican students to the American style of liberal arts education and encourages dialogue between Dominican students and their Dominican-American counterparts attending these institutions. The program promotes partnership and entrepreneurship initiatives which foster innovation and stimulate Dominican economic development and international understanding.

Students participating in the University of Georgia (UGA) Transnational Law Program in Athens, Georgia (October 19-26, 2014) took turns sending a daily report of their experiences.  To show just how fun the GDAE program is, we are sharing these reports to inspire others to attend! If you are interested in applying, please read more information on our website at: www.globaldominicanacademicexchange.org

Friday 24^th

It is difficult to write on this day, the 24^th, because it has been the most emotional day so far. This is a day that fills us with joy and pride to be Dominican ambassadors yet we are very sad because our classes and programs here are coming to an end. 

We started class today at 9:30 am, like every other day this week, with Mr. Cook who teaches Penal Law. Then we took a very interesting class on Environmental Law with an excellent and very intelligent professor. Our last class, two hours, was on Environmental Law.

Following the Environmental Law class, the long-awaited moment arrived: receiving our diplomas. The diplomas were handed out by Mr. Don Johnson, an important figure at UGA and Director of the Dean Rusk Center. With his trademark smile, he told us that were are an excellent and attentive group and that it was an honor to have welcomed this Dominican delegation.

After the diplomas were handed out, we were invited to a farewell lunch at an elegant restaurant on the outskirts of Athens. Here we talked about the future and our plans after we finish our degrees. This was the perfect moment to bring up questions about Masters programs and scholarships offered by the University.

After lunch, representatives from InteRDom interviewed us. We discussed our experiences, what we most liked about the program and what we thought of Athens. We took some photos on Campus then went back to the Hotel, where we were taken out to do some shopping.

Sincerely,

DR Crew

 

GDAE Transnational Law Program - Day 4

The Global Dominican Academic Exchange (GDAE) introduces Dominican students to the American style of liberal arts education and encourages dialogue between Dominican students and their Dominican-American counterparts attending these institutions. The program promotes partnership and entrepreneurship initiatives which foster innovation and stimulate Dominican economic development and international understanding.

Students participating in the University of Georgia (UGA) Transnational Law Program in Athens, Georgia (October 19-26, 2014) took turns sending a daily report of their experiences.  To show just how fun the GDAE program is, we are sharing these reports to inspire others to attend! If you are interested in applying, please read more information on our website at: www.globaldominicanacademicexchange.org

Thursday the 23^rd

Today we had our first class in Criminal Law, taught by Professor Cook, which consisted of two hours with the teacher that were truly inspiring, because apart from being a great professor, he has experience as a Prosecutor, which gave us, as exchange students, a whole new opportunity for in-depth exposure to the criminal code in the United States. After that we went to our last International Law class with Professor Amann, who as always, taught the class with serenity and concern that her students understand and learn the material.

That day we had planned to go to the Outlets, but Professor Cook invited us to his Evidence class, so we decided to postpone our outing for the next day in order to take advantage of a class that wasn’t on the program. The coordinator of the program also encouraged us to accept Professor Cook’s invitation. We sat in on the class in a Faculty room with some of the university’s law students. The experience was tremendous. The professor first introduced us to his students then proceeded with the class.

After leaving the class we took a bus to Georgia Square Mall where we spent the day ambling around the entertainment center. 

From Athens, Georgia
With Love,
DR Crew

GDAE Transnational Law Program - Day 3

The Global Dominican Academic Exchange (GDAE) introduces Dominican students to the American style of liberal arts education and encourages dialogue between Dominican students and their Dominican-American counterparts attending these institutions. The program promotes partnership and entrepreneurship initiatives which foster innovation and stimulate Dominican economic development and international understanding.

Students participating in the University of Georgia (UGA) Transnational Law Program in Athens, Georgia (October 19-26, 2014) took turns sending a daily report of their experiences.  To show just how fun the GDAE program is, we are sharing these reports to inspire others to attend! If you are interested in applying, please read more information on our website at: www.globaldominicanacademicexchange.org

Wednesday 22^nd

On Wednesday, the 22^nd, we woke up early, ate breakfast then, although it was cold out, we went to our classes at the Dean Rusk Center. We had our International Law class with Professor Diane, in which we learned, among other things, international law issues. 

Then, for the first time this week, we took a class in Corporate Law with Professor Rodrigues (yes, "Rodrigues" with an S), which was very dynamic. We learned a lot in those two hours with her.

Later, since we had nothing scheduled, we decided to walk to Athens. We saw many interesting things like huge mansions, some of which were decorated for Halloween. We also saw UGA fraternity and sorority houses. After dinner in the evening, we went to some of the nightspots downtown.  

Sincerely,

DR Crew

 

GDAE Transnational Law Program - Day 2

The Global Dominican Academic Exchange (GDAE) introduces Dominican students to the American style of liberal arts education and encourages dialogue between Dominican students and their Dominican-American counterparts attending these institutions. The program promotes partnership and entrepreneurship initiatives which foster innovation and stimulate Dominican economic development and international understanding.

Students participating in the University of Georgia (UGA) Transnational Law Program in Athens, Georgia (October 19-26, 2014) took turns sending a daily report of their experiences.  To show just how fun the GDAE program is, we are sharing these reports to inspire others to attend! If you are interested in applying, please read more information on our website at: www.globaldominicanacademicexchange.org

Tuesday 21^st 

The day began well; we had a wonderful breakfast here at the Holiday Inn Express then went to our classes. We took classes in International Law and Constitutional Law from Professors Diane Marie Amann and Randy Beck, respectively, who are the BEST and MOST INCREDIBLE teachers. 

The day continued to be awesome: we went to the Athens Botanical Garden, which is incredibly beautiful, then we toured the magnificent Athens Museum of Art. Later, we went downtown where, just as we were about to go to dinner, we ran into a Halloween parade on the UGA campus. So, we had a quick dinner then joined the parade.   

At the Halloween parade, we heard and saw many frightening stories which, whether true or not, really scared us. There were lots of people in scary costumes that made us scream.

We ended up having a great day and, in the end, went to a concert of American music. 

From Athens, Georgia

With Love,
DR Crew

 

GDAE Transnational Law Program - Day 1

The Global Dominican Academic Exchange (GDAE) introduces Dominican students to the American style of liberal arts education and encourages dialogue between Dominican students and their Dominican-American counterparts attending these institutions. The program promotes partnership and entrepreneurship initiatives which foster innovation and stimulate Dominican economic development and international understanding.

Students participating in the University of Georgia (UGA) Transnational Law Program in Athens, Georgia (October 19-26, 2014) took turns sending a daily report of their experiences.  To show just how fun the GDAE program is, we are sharing these reports to inspire others to attend! If you are interested in applying, please read more information on our website at: www.globaldominicanacademicexchange.org

Monday 20^th

It was simply fantastic. It began with an exquisite and varied breakfast with our brothers from Argentina, courtesy of the Hotel Holiday Inn Express. After breakfast, we took a short walk from the Hotel to the University, past the marvelous UGA Arch. We were attracted by its magnetism and immediately our minds and bodies sensed the mysticism of this higher learning institution.

When we arrived at the Dean Rusk Center, we were warmly greeted by Associate Director, María Eugenia Giménez, who proceeded to explain the work they do there. They gave us kits with information about the Law School and a few souvenirs. Later we joined a University tour, led by two representatives of the Arch Society, in which we learned about its rich history as well as some fun facts about UGA.

Upon returning to the Dean Rusk Center, we attended our first class on International Law given by Professor Diane Marie Amann. It was very, very enriching and Professor Diane is a top-notch teacher. Then we took a break and had lunch with María Eugenia Giménez and Mr. Don Johnson, Director of Dean Rusk Center, who officially welcomed us. Following the break, we returned to class with Professor Randy Beck, who taught Constitutional Law. It is worth noting that both professors have worked within the US Supreme Court, which, in short, means we are learning from the best of the best.

The day ended with a dinner organized by the Society of UGA Law Students. It was a really fun activity and we made lots of friends.

We have no words to express how thankful we are to have been chosen for this program. We are benefiting and taking advantage to the max. We love everyone here.  

From Athens, Georgia

With Love,

DR Crew