Panama Study Abroad ’23

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In Spring ’24, I traveled to Panama for a study abroad program focused on Global Logistics and Infrastructure with about 15 other students.

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Panama City

In Panama City, we visited a research facility that studied the flow of logistics through Panama and enjoyed $4 Uber rides.

In Panama City, met a Virginia Tech alumni: the CEO of Wingo, Carolina Cortizo.

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Presidential Palace

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At the presidential palace, we met the First Lady; however, the President was unfortunately ill and could not see visitors.

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Panama Canal

The Panama Canal recently underwent a ~$5.5B expansion, allowing it to carry significantly larger ships. We met the Chief Engineer in charge of the project and learned about her career and leadership methods.

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Emberá Tribe

We took a day trip to visit the Emberá tribe, one of the seven indigenous tribes of Panama, where we got temporary tattoos drawn by the Emberá people and ate locally gathered food.

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Colón

In Colón, we visited the Colón Free Trade Zone, the largest free trade port in the Americas. There, we toured large warehouses and met the executives responsible for their operation.

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