Program Updates

A brief update will be posted within a few days of the group's arrival in a new country.

Cities in the 21st Century / Spring 2010
Health & Community / Spring One 2010
Health & Community / Spring Two 2010
Rethinking Globalization / 2009-10

 

Cities in the 21st Century / Spring 2010

January 30, 2010: Sao Paulo, Brazil
Everyone arrived today! From the airport they went to the hotel where they had lunch and the orientation and safety briefing. The group is excited they are there and so are the coordinators! Tomorrow, homestay families will pick the students up. They are all looking forward to meeting each other!

 

March 8, 2010: Cape Town, South Africa

The group arrived in Cape Town to an unexpected heat wave, which has postponed their hike up Table Mountain. They are settling in and will move into homestays in a few days.

 

 

Health & Community / Spring One 2010

January 17, 2010: Basel, Switzerland

After a packed two and a half days in Washington, DC, the group arrived safely in Zurich, then took a train to Basel where they're settling into their hostel and getting some rest. It's chilly in Switzerland but the group's spirits are high.

 

January 28, 2010: Bangalore, India

The group arrived safely in Bangalore. They've already begun getting oriented to the city and are now settling in for their first night in India.

 

March 9, 2010: Changsha, China

Everyone arrived safely in Changsha yesterday, after a long journey via airplane, shuttle bus and train, including a tour of Hong Kong en route. They're resting up and feeling excited to explore the city that will be their new home for the next three weeks.

 

 

Health & Community / Spring Two 2010

January 17, 2010: Washington, DC

The group is doing well in DC. It's a good day to catch up on rest, with rain pouring down here. Activities continue all next week, beginning with Martin Luther King Day service projects on Monday.

 

January 28, 2010: Johannesburg, South Africa

The group arrived safely and has moved into their hostel. They're tired but doing well!

 

March 9, 2010: Hanoi, Vietnam

Everyone arrived safely and happily to Hanoi on Friday. After a great vacation in South Africa, all the students were really happy top see each other again. The city is a bit of a shock after being in the bush for a month, but it's a nice change of pace, and they are loving the Vietnamese food!

 

 

Rethinking Globalization / 2009-10

October 5, 2009: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

The RG students group arrived safely in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, early Sunday morning. They are enjoying two days off in the city to recover from their long flight and will resume classes on Tuesday.

 

November 21, 2009: Delhi, India

The RG group arrived safely in Delhi, India, Saturday morning. They have two days off before moving in with host families and starting lectures again on Monday.

 

January 18, 2010: Wellington, New Zealand

The group arrived safely and in good spirits yesterday evening (NZ time). The weather is beautiful and they are enjoying their Wellington stay.

 

March 6, 2010: Mexico City, Mexico

After a long but smooth transit the group arrived, safe and healthy, in Mexico City! They were met by Mojdeh, the Mexico City and Chiapas coordinator, and taken to a hotel near the Zocalo, the heart of the historical district of the city. They will have two days to rest before they are moved into homestays in the community of Santo Domingo, and the program begins again.