Why Uruguay?

Why Uruguay?
When we began conceiving of this field school back in 2007, the world was beginning to face a series of crises: political, economic, and environmental to name a few. For example, in our young adulthood we encountered September 11 terrorist attacks, Hurricane Katrina, the 2007/8 financial collapse, and a growing awareness that climate change is real and has tangible consequences for our lives. Uruguay stood out in terms of progressive leanings, sustainability, and stability:

 

Why Colonia, Uruguay?