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Stories Beyond Borders
Barbara Gonzalez Fuentes
Caminante no hay camino, se hace camino al andar

Usambara Mountains - Tanzania


Studying the Vertical Stratification of the Rainforest in Costa Rica
Some insights from my time at Osa Conservation and I started an Instagram account ! The first few months have been a period of immense learning, exploration, and personal and professional growth. Diving deeper into my project on vertical stratification of the rainforest. But what is my project about? I have been studying how biodiversity is organized across different layers of the forest, using Osa Conservation´s canopy tower as the primary site for the project. The study foc

Barbara Gonzalez
14 nov 20252 Min. de lectura


Intergenerational Transmission of Knowledge
Sources of inspiration From the first breath of morning air, perfumed with rosemary and sage in my grandmother's garden, to the remote...

Barbara Gonzalez
6 ago 20253 Min. de lectura


Humitas: A Motive of Encounter, Nurturing, and the Celebration of Family Traditions
The awaited smell of fresh basil and milky corn permeates the air, accompanied by the joyous laughter of my grandmother Lucy and her sisters listening to traditional Chilean music. The first sun rays creep through the window as we excitedly prepare for the day ahead to make one of our favorite dishes: humitas. Every summer since I can remember, my family has dedicated a whole weekend to making this distinct meal as an instance of gathering, sharing, and enjoying the heavenly

Barbara Gonzalez
14 jun 20254 Min. de lectura


Journey into Chile, Argentina and Peru
Hiking Machu Picchu (a 15th-century Inca citadel at 7,972 feet above sea level) Thanks to the Kevin Williams ’10 Endowed Memorial...

Barbara Gonzalez
10 feb 20252 Min. de lectura


Herbal Medicine Portfolio
¿Qué nos enseñan las plantas? ¿Cuáles son sus historias? Plantas del jardín de mi casa recolectadas con mi abuelita - mamá Lucy....

Barbara Gonzalez
22 nov 20241 Min. de lectura


Bridges and Roots of Understanding: A Semester Abroad with Peru's Indigenous Peoples
Embarking on a journey to Peru was more than just a semester abroad; it was a profound exploration of my Latin American roots and a...

Barbara Gonzalez
3 jun 20246 Min. de lectura


Navigating the Ethical, Cultural, and Environmental Complexities of Dietary Choices
Our choices about what we eat are never simply about sustenance; they are woven into a complex tapestry of ethical, cultural, and...

Barbara Gonzalez
18 dic 20238 Min. de lectura



Barbara Gonzalez
11 dic 20230 Min. de lectura


UWC Chile Takeover
Durante esta semana, junto a Marina (mi primer año de Chile), estaremos haciendo un takeover de la página de Instagram, mañana martes 17 de noviembre. Durante el jueves, estaremos haciendo una sesión en vivo en donde responderemos a todas las preguntas que tengan y les contaremos un poco más acerca de nuestra experiencia:) Estén atentxs, aquí les dejo el link para que puedan acceder: https://www.instagram.com/uwcchile/?hl=es

Barbara Gonzalez
16 nov 20201 Min. de lectura
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