Passionate about Diversity and Food 

When I left Bolivia, at 16, to attend UWC Red Cross Nordic, I could not believe how much I was going to learn and live. RCN has given me the tools, support, and the self-confidence that I needed to expand my horizons. Every friend I made there, has made a huge impact on my life and I am thankful for it. 

After RCN, I decided to study in the United States. I am currently in the last year of my undergraduate program at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. I am completing a Bachelor of Sciences in Human Nutrition and a minor in Biology. I chose nutrition as a career because I am passionate about food and how much diversity there is on it and how we can apply it in a healthy way to our daily lives. During my last year, I am taking the time to explore student clubs and organizations that focus on sustainability, diversity, and dietetics. Recently, we celebrated the Hispanic Heritage Month on campus. We had a variety of events where students, faculty, and staff members joined forces to celebrate our history. As part of it, I was interviewed by the university daily news, where I was asked what this month of celebration meant to me.

 I still miss RCN and its people, and without them I would not be where I am now. Thank you!

In People of UWCRCN you find stories of alumni or other members of our community. Here are the laterst.

  • Haifa Staiti

Haifa Staiti (’00 – ’02)

October 17th, 2016|

When I moved from Palestine to Norway to attend UWC Red Cross Nordic, it was more than a culture shock. I had not met any of my classmates or teachers [...]

  • Sabrin Szeto (Photo by Olivia Badini Sanchez)

Sabrina Szeto (’06 – ’08)

September 21st, 2016|

I deeply treasure the two years I spent in Fjaler at Red Cross Nordic. Not only did I make friends with schoolmates who are now embarking on inspiring pursuits, but [...]

  • Julia in the Kyangwali Refugee Settlement

Julia Makayova (’12 – ’14)

August 29th, 2016|

Since graduating from RCN in 2014, I have been studying at Macalester College in the Midwestern US. As a true liberal arts student, I launched into a Psychology major with [...]