France: Shape Colombia was about discovering my own origins and challenging myself

By Gilles Girodroux-Lavigne - France Project Coordinator Colombia is the country where I was born. But as an adopted child, I never knew anything about my origins except “conflict, danger and cocaine”. One year ago, after my graduation, I took a plane and came here to discover and build my own opinion about Colombia. I left my...

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USA: Colombia is a country rich in diversity, generosity and experiences

By Gabe Beadle – USA Traveler Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.”When Mark Twain wrote these iconic words, he may as well have been referring to a visit to Colombia. Colombia is a country rich in diversity, generosity and experience, all of which certainly leave a lasting impact on the willing mind.➨ Keep...

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Canadian about Colombia: it is a thriving country full of adventure and excitement

By Scott Lemay – Canada International Management Colombia is a thriving country that is full of adventure and excitement. The geography of the country is incredibly diverse with mountains, deserts, oceans, and more to discover. The country is on the rise economically and it is amazing to feel the energy that is pulsing through the capital...

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Australia: Colombia is a challenge that encourages you to taste difference, broaden skills and make friends

By Anna Kate Bernasconi - Australia Public Relations I would recommend Colombia as the country of choice to have an international experience, because it is a country with everything to offer and nothing to lose. It is a country of diversity and culture and the people here are wonderful, kind and accommodating. You experience difference...

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AIESEC United States supports Shape Colombia 2015 and starts a National Campaign

Among the things that make Shape Colombiaa great project are our AIESEC Network and the Partnerships we have. As you’ve probably seen in this video, our work to improve Education in Colombia started thanks to the cooperation we started. ➨ Keep connected with Shape Colombia on Facebook One of them is with the National Committee...

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México: Shape Colombia is transforming difficult realities into bright futures through Education

By Miguel Marines - México Bachelor in Education For me, Shape Colombia was more than being teacher. It was the opportunity to travel to a magic country, discovering more of myself and meeting wonderful people. ➨ Keep connected with Shape Colombia on Facebook For some of my students, Immersion Room was the “chevere”moment...

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China: and then the childhood dreams came true with Shape Colombia

By Zhao Nuoya (Noah) – China Bachelor in Psychology When I was a little boy, I sometimes spent my whole Sunday afternoon reading my favorite atlas. From the atlas I learnt that, in a continent far away from China, there was a country with spectacular jungles and beautiful beaches. People from that country are enthusiastic and passionate...

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Brazil: connecting and exchanging our cultures to shape Education in Colombia

By Milson Veloso – Brazil MBA in Digital Communications An exchange program is a great opportunity for anyone to impact people’s lives. I think this is what happened to me in the past months, when I decided to come to Bogotá and do this internship with Shape Colombia. Most of the things have been so incredible that I can’t choose...

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Paraguay: more than an Exchange Program, Shape Colombia is knowledge

By Laura Rodríguez Viera - Paraguay Bachelor of Business Administration Shape Colombia opened my eyes in so many ways. It connected me more to my personal purpose of impacting the world positively through education, this while living an amazing cultural experience in one of Latin America’s most beautiful and diverse cities. ➨ Keep...

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