We don’t often stop to think about where chocolate comes from, nor do we think about the farmers that grow and harvest cocoa beans to make the chocolate that we enjoy. The health news on chocolate, especially dark chocolate, is quite positive, and allows some guilt-free pleasure, after all! But not all chocolate is created equal, and educating students and staff about the differences in cocoa (also called cacao) bean farming was the end goal of the Fair Trade My Valentine event held on February 13th on all Moraine Park Technical College campuses.
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Would you be interested in learning abroad? Would you like to experience a culture unique from your own? Would you like to make the difference in the lives of many? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this is an opportunity for you. Join me as we travel on March 17th, 2018 to TecPan, Guatemala. Explore the beautiful country of Guatemala, experiencing the sights, food, music, and culture of this magnificent ancient Mayan civilization. Enjoy all of the beauty, while volunteering at the local schools helping the community with vision screenings.
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Have you ever wanted to travel the world? Experience a different culture? Discover new places? Go on an amazing adventure?

You can do all of this and more on Moraine Park’s upcoming study abroad program in Belize. Belize is an English-speaking country in Central America with a rich culture and diverse natural resources ranging from tropical rain forest to coral reefs. We’ll be traveling to Southern Belize, where students will stay in a rural village, eat with local families and experience Mayan culture first-hand. While there, students will participate in numerous activities relating to sustainability and renewable energy such as:
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Study abroad participants going to Ireland gathered April 8 for orientation at FVTC. Individuals from Moraine Park, NWTC, CVTC, and MATC met each other for the first time and will soon be traveling across the ocean together.
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International Education Week is November 14th – 18th!

Celebrate by learning more about international ed, the study abroad opportunities available, and participating in some fun activities. I will be at all three campuses over the next couple weeks to raise International Ed awareness and celebrate.
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No matter your age or program of study, there are hundreds of reasons to study abroad. Of course the obvious reason is it’s fun and a once in a lifetime experience, but did you know it helps you grow academically, professionally, and personally too?
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