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Being bored during Spring Break is no longer an option. From travel courses to volunteering, students have never had it easier making plans for the somewhat over hyped vacation from school. Pace students made full use of the many Spring Break available opportunities.

Psychology students specializing in cultural diversity visited the island of Barbados. The course which specializes in the cultural differences in the Caribbean island was made to facilitate deep analysis of social issues from a culturally diverse standpoint. They were totally absorbed in the culture during their visit, mixing with the natives along with participating in cultural activities.

The group studied at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Cave Hill, where they researched important aspects of the Bajan culture such as history, art, and music. Pace students interacted with other college students and compared lifestyles, gaining insight on how they are perceived by a different culture.

The course was designed to give the students a taste of all areas of the island. They engaged in scenic tours exploring different landmarks and important sites such as the first Angelican Churches and Gunhill, all while noting their historical significance.

A memorable highlight of the trip was their visit to the Harbour Lights Extravaganza Dinner Show. Comparable to a Hawaiian luau, the show featured fire eaters, acrobats and performers on stilts. Patrons enjoyed limbo and danced barefoot under the stars to the pulsating rhythm of the Calypso music. To many this was the best part of the Bajan experience. zsz

Students were required at the end to incorporate what they had learned at Pace during there experience.

Ten students from the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences spent their spring break in Rye, NY. The team, supervised by Habitat for Humanity spent forty eight hours total building low cost housing for poverty stricken residents in that area. Their wholehearted devotion and commitment made for a successful project.

Their sacrifice of time and money was greatly appreciated as residents in the area where able to transition into a better environment. Habitat for Humanity thanks the Pace University students for their time and effort in the initiative. Information on becoming a volunteer can be found at http://www.habititatforhumanity.org.

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