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My name is Paige Breyer, and I am from Portsmouth, Rhode Island. For my final project, I am exploring the possible economic and political future of Puerto Rico should the island become independent. To do this, I will interview multiple individuals while we are on the trip. Additionally, I have explored the economic and political structures of other post-colonial capitalist states in an attempt to ascertain the potential future of an independent Puerto Rico. 




Hey, I’m Chase. I live in Newport, RI and love tennis, geography, and warm weather. My project is examining what the US and PR have gained or lost from their relationship and posing an argument for PR to become a state. 



Hi my name is Frankie and I’m from New York City. My research project is on the social/cultural impact of music in Puerto Rico. Recently, Puerto Rican artists have gained a lot of global recognition and popularity, for my project I want to explore how that fame has impacted the island and what role music plays in Puerto Rican culture. 


Hi! I’m Alex from Newport, RI, and my topic is specifically about the power grid, but more generally electrical infrastructure in Puerto Rico and the ways it can be optimized and made more resilient. 



Hello, my name is Zuriel Jiménez and I am from Harlem, New York. For my final project I will be researching how pharmaceutical industries from the United States have colonized Puerto Rico and contributed to the global climate crisis which predominantly affects Caribbean countries who experience disastrous hurricanes.


Hi, my name is Jeremy. I'm working on the Government corruption and the mismanagement of the Puerto Rican economy and misconstruction of architecture leading to an increase in poverty.


Hi my name is Julian, I am studying the influence and experience of Africans on the island of Puerto Rico, as well as the history of slaves and their current social status on the island.




Hello! My name is Louis-David Pouliot, I am a senior from Quebec City, Canada and this is my second year at SG. For my project, I will study the Puerto Rican power grid and potential ways to make it more efficient and sustainable. Very excited for this trip!


My name is Kade I’m a senior from Atlanta Georgia, I’m researching agriculture and the challenges it faces due to climate change in Puerto Rico. 



My name is Katherine Asante from Newark, New Jersey. My topic for my global studies project is: how do the factors of fiscal policies and Operation Bootstrap impact the prevalence of the health industry and health conditions in Puerto Rico? 


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