Introduction

FROM CANADA TO CUBA THROUGH ZOOM

It is safe to say that this year was unlike any other year. With the unexpected shift to online school because of the unfortunate spread of the Covid-19, the field trip that marks our profile had to be adapted. The students of the North South Studies profile at Dawson College have agreed to do their unique trip to Cuba differently. Every year, a group of selected students have the opportunity to visit and further their knowledge on cultural, social, historical, economical, and political issues of the country. Unlike the past years, the profile and its students have decided to experience Cuba in a more virtual -but no less enriching- way.

Due to the pandemic, we worried about how it might affect this unique experience since the North and South student body was unfortunately unable to fly and organize the overseas trip. However, by the efforts of the students, our Cuban guides, and our program coordinator, we were blessed with the opportunity of being the only cohort to participate in a virtual field trip.

Welcome to our 2021 Cuban virtual field trip!