Leadership Institute to Visit Puerto Rico over Spring Break

Buccino Leadership Institute students and graduate students taking advantage of the Hall-mark certificate program are invited to join the Buccino Leadership Institute for spring break in Puerto Rico.

As a territory of the United States with colonial roots, Puerto Rico has a unique leadership story to tell. Participants will learn about the rich culture and history of leadership in Puerto Rico while embracing the Island's unique beauty and fun attractions.

Leadership Learning
Participants will network and learn from leaders of Puerto Rico's government, the independence movement, the healthcare system, education and business; forge relationships with Puerto Rican college students and compare culture; build community with fellow BLI students; and work on a community service project. Participants will build cultural intelligence, communications skills, teamwork, equity and inclusion skills, critical thinking and professionalism.

Tourism
Participants will enjoy legendary Old San Juan and discover five centuries of fascinating history, culture and heritage among the cobblestone streets of this charming city. They will also get to explore art galleries, eye-catching shopping malls and cozy cafes, as well as historical sites built during the Spanish colonization, such as Fort San Cristobal, the Executive Mansion La Fortaleza, the legendary San Juan Cathedral, the Plaza de Armas, the Chapel of Christ and the San Francisco Church. The group will visit El Yunque Rainforest, the only tropical forest in the United States National Forest System. They will see 1000-year-old trees, exotic rainbow-colored flowers and thick vines with large masses of lush red flowers. Additionally, they will hear two-note song of the "Coquí," the chatter of tropical birds and possibly the quacking of the endangered Puerto Rican parrot. Participants will relax on the Balneario La Monserrate in Luquillo Beach, considered one of the best and beautiful beaches in Puerto Rico, has an extensive coast; calm and crystalline waters, soft sand and palm trees. The group will taste at Frutos del Guacabo, one of the most constant and versatile suppliers of the Puerto Rican gastronomic market. This sensory tour of the farm includes visiting the hydroponics area, micro sprouts, edible flowers, interaction with the farm animals, goat milking and the farm store. Enjoy farm products (cold tapas style) such as jams, fruits, among others (selection subject to availability at the time) and natural juices and a farm to table lunch with the farm produce.

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For more information, join the Puerto Rico Info Sessions that will be held at 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., Wednesday, October 2, and at 4-4:45 p.m., Friday, October 4, in Schwartz Second Floor Lounge.

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