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Nov 9, 2011
"In some cases, we found rates [of childhood obesity] that were comparable to the U.S., and the U.S. has declared obesity a national epidemic, so that is concerning," said Jessica Meyer. "I think our [project] is a good baseline for further research."
Jessica Meyer, Chloe Souza, and Maggie Swift in Costa Rica.
Meyer, a junior at Colorado College, was describing the results of a project she worked on with Macalester College students Chloe Souza and Margot (Maggie) Swift this past spring semester on the ACM Costa Rica: Field Research in the Environment, Social Sciences, & Humanities program.
For two months, the three women trekked across the Costa Rican countryside visiting schools. At each stop, they explained their project, handed out questionnaires, and then weighed and measured the children. In all, they gathered data from more than 2,600 children, from pre-schoolers up through high school seniors. Read more
Finding "That Place of Sweat and Tranquility" in Costa Rica Jun 17, 2011- Daily life with a family on an isolated farm proved to be a remarkable experience for Stuart Pearlman on the fall ACM Costa Rica program. A bit of tabloid fame was fun, too!
Tempting, Astounding, Challenging – Read All About It in the ACM Student Blogs Sep 24, 2010- With words and photos, and in their distinctive voices, Global Ambassadors offer unfiltered views of their off-campus study experiences around the world.
From Sea Turtles to Calypso, Students Get Hands-On Research Experience in Costa Rica Aug 18, 2010- A blend of independent field research and cultural immersion makes ACM's spring program in Costa Rica "amazing" – and possibly life-changing.
Engaging in a Dialogue that Can Both Surprise and Inspire Apr 11, 2010- Students will gather in Chicago on April 16-17 to reflect on their off-campus study experiences at the 2010 Student Symposium on Off-Campus Study.
Portraying the Journey of Life Dec 16, 2009- Encounters with people, cultures, history, and the physical environment are among the experiences chronicled in the prize-winning photos from the 2009-10 ACM Off-Campus Study Photo Contest.
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News
- Costa Rican Writer Ana Istarú Is Visiting Artist at St. Olaf Oct 7, 2011
- Prominent poet, actress, playwright, and essayist is a research advisor and frequent guest speaker at the ACM Costa Rica Program.
- Newberry Seminar Participant Virginia Henry Receives 2011 Award for Outstanding Research Apr 25, 2011
- Two other finalists also honored for independent research projects they conducted on ACM off-campus study programs in Costa Rica and Tanzania.
- New Award Will Honor Students' Independent Research During Off-Campus Study Dec 15, 2010
- Annual award highlights outstanding research conducted by students on ACM programs.
- ACM Symposium Will Highlight Students' Research, Internships, and Experiences on Off-Campus Study Mar 19, 2010
- Students' presentations and panel discussions on April 16-17 will be streamed live on the ACM website.
- 2010-11 Off-Campus Study Program Prices Announced Feb 5, 2010
- The updated pricing for ACM's 2010-11 off-campus study programs has been approved and is now posted online.
- Gilman Scholarships Awarded to ACM Students for Study Abroad Feb 4, 2010
- Competitive grant program supports 18 students from nine ACM colleges for study in Botswana, China, Spain, Egypt, and ten other countries.
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