Andrea Mandujano, a sophomore Nursing major and Psychology minor, spent summer 2023 volunteering in Costa Rica at a rehabilitation center for elderly alcoholics. As one of the few Spanish-speaking volunteers, she provided valuable care and companionship to patients, including one who was depressed. Immersing herself in Costa Rican culture, Andrea stayed with a local host and gained hands-on experience from Nurse Rebecca. Andrea credits the Kathwari Honors Program’s support for making her transformative trip possible, helping her develop her clinical skills and improve her Spanish medical terminology…

09/18/2024 As a senior double-majoring in Finance and Economics, as well as participating in the Kathwari Honors Program, WCSU student Maia Quirk has no shortage of things to keep her busy. In her financial studies, Quirk understands that the world economy, and the world in general, is so much bigger