tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69497289476983314722024-03-21T10:11:48.979-07:00ISLP 2010 AFRICAUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949728947698331472.post-90355850061996763372010-05-06T07:24:00.001-07:002010-05-06T08:06:37.675-07:00Final PostOur last day of work is completed. We made many friends, touched many lives, had our hearts touched, and went without a lot of sleep. It was an amazing experience for students and faculty. We experienced another continent, worked with people who do things very differently than we do, and found that despite our differents in culture that we have many things in common. <br /><br />The children at the schools in which we worked were terrific young people. We got to know them well during the week. Many of them have difficult or sad stories to tell about their lives, but for those few hours that we spent with them, they had big smiles and happy hearts. So did we! Our videos that the teams produced turned out great, and the students LOVED seeing themselves on the public service announcements about alcohol use and the public speaking project. The handprint shirts and the strengths chains in the resilience project were powerful messages to the students. They are hanging in the school library. The bullying workshops were touching as the students told us stories of being harassed and bullied. Their role plays told the stories of struggling young people. <br /><br />Thank you all for keeping us with us on this journey! We have loved telling our stories. Thank you also for your support. We will leave Botswana today and will be home soon, but we will bring a piece of Africa home with us. 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467516914699179794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9y1B6NZrbh8LvQtAQhTV_Z9heTRnOFJWh2BmEPGampDkSKcdTS6HVgtJfMXUNs80e2H-jatC-40XmDqUR-tiYw6Ybh76Kex-7uqJerV7agLSLAPp_18lRxTbx1Z_Q8N0mQij7I_ueOtY/s320/P5030285.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Between working long days and the Internet being down, it has been difficult to post on the blog. Everyone is doing well. We are working hard tonight to finish projects for the final day in the schools. At both schools, our projects have gone very well, and we have had a wonderful time getting to know the students and school personnel. The children have touched our hearts. They have appreciated the attention, the information, and the projects that we have done with them. Our UofL students are terrific people. </div><br /><div>Parents, spouses, children, and loved ones should be proud of them. They represent your family, our University, our state and country extremely well. They have performed well under pressure, many changes, and unknown challenges. They have touched the lives of some of the most inpoverished children in the community as well as some of the brightest in the city. They have embraced the experience and made the most of every minute. </div><br /><div>If the Internet holds up, I'm going to tell the story in pictures. Enjoy!</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949728947698331472.post-3851948199629413272010-05-03T12:04:00.000-07:002010-05-03T13:12:19.426-07:00Bokamosa School Day 1<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk7VHPZH11_bUltvCZKxHD19s19IPTp2d_2j1hDI05mvJu6XN3Cc7S-S-rv5uVcV3uKj-g1hdlIgflpZutGvqATGeDeh7gYkimPb75woz8h-HSVNYg206L5GVTddg-kAAnGwH4MGfX4N4/s1600/P5030305.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467138591959873650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk7VHPZH11_bUltvCZKxHD19s19IPTp2d_2j1hDI05mvJu6XN3Cc7S-S-rv5uVcV3uKj-g1hdlIgflpZutGvqATGeDeh7gYkimPb75woz8h-HSVNYg206L5GVTddg-kAAnGwH4MGfX4N4/s320/P5030305.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPqZhdfwKtKILmtREiJS9Wr3mUWACJzRX1XeskK7pM-6a3AYbajsSxX5__MGVtl0jEgaAEu_2AS94DWI3JkuSREIznyZegCLXJtHL200ZmF-sXL5w_f2DdYkmiLLFRTWxej16kKuMxcBc/s1600/P5030244.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467138362419398866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPqZhdfwKtKILmtREiJS9Wr3mUWACJzRX1XeskK7pM-6a3AYbajsSxX5__MGVtl0jEgaAEu_2AS94DWI3JkuSREIznyZegCLXJtHL200ZmF-sXL5w_f2DdYkmiLLFRTWxej16kKuMxcBc/s320/P5030244.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs5SzRuHOqjqpm6LBzH4MvBNiVIXzIDFwmW3Xdis1GitfF0UCXTzK1HIoqHjpL0F-4s0BYe372b3gjZGLncRaLyW3UqKhwXYTHILYokNsXK-lHdbYGAJBMH-2784dh91t7c-d0ZMt7ew0/s1600/P5030247.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467137888656211762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs5SzRuHOqjqpm6LBzH4MvBNiVIXzIDFwmW3Xdis1GitfF0UCXTzK1HIoqHjpL0F-4s0BYe372b3gjZGLncRaLyW3UqKhwXYTHILYokNsXK-lHdbYGAJBMH-2784dh91t7c-d0ZMt7ew0/s320/P5030247.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgARywZOQpfIkgzPx5jyLO16eTnr2Lr6GnBsRN9nuvkLJN0HcQK4EUrXS4tGmw2TMb1s8_gDdQaMuIbZJCuX5p31NV60RfChBZOIcOkFY4j8ffZXBB-mcJG0R_2p3Ggfswsx-W3B0I3fLY/s1600/P5030226.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467128173375569346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgARywZOQpfIkgzPx5jyLO16eTnr2Lr6GnBsRN9nuvkLJN0HcQK4EUrXS4tGmw2TMb1s8_gDdQaMuIbZJCuX5p31NV60RfChBZOIcOkFY4j8ffZXBB-mcJG0R_2p3Ggfswsx-W3B0I3fLY/s320/P5030226.JPG" /></a><br /></div><div><div>So it is May 3rd 2010 and I can't believe I am in Botswana, AFRICA!! I spent the day at a junior school called Bokamosa. Today was our first work day... Today was my first exposure to the school system in Africa... Today was my first time interacting with teens from Africa... Today is what I have prepared for since January... Today I learned more than I could ever imagine... Today came and went too fast... Today I was touched by many amazing young people... Today I learned what true service means... Today has begun a journey I will partake in the rest of my life.</div><br /><div>There had been so much anticipation for today. When we arrived at the school I was soooo excited. We were greeted and taken to our classrooms. There were those first jitters, hellos, smiles, and awkward silences. I began the day in the education program. I have 8 students in my small group... 6 boys and 2 girls. Let me just say they were AMAZING. We are doing a PSA on the fighting and negative emotions that accompany alcohol use. The group of students are so cohesive and worked so well together. I sat back and observed how they interact with one another and how they use their Setswana(language). They spoke to each other in setswana very fast and would later explain to me. The students are so close, their personal bubbles are much smaller than what we are accustomed to in the United States. Otiliah- one of the girls in my small group is so smart, she helped me so much by learning everyones names. I cannot wait for the filming tomorrow. </div><br /><div>The classrooms at the school are very different from those in America. There is a small chalkboard, a push pin board, 3 large windows, and steel poor shape desks. It was definitely a reality check looking around their classroom and learning what their resources are compare to ours.</div><br /><div>During "tea" their snack break we got to see the student's personalities! They were dancing, singing, and talking with us. Oh and they LOVE getting their picture taken, they were all crowding around us and asking us to take pictures with them. </div><br /><div>Finally after all of this it was time to do the program I have been preparing since January!! Woohoo!! We have created a program based on resilience that include a few activities and stories. My favorite part of the program today was my small group. I had 8 students, 4 boys and 4 girls. One boy did not speak any English... WOW how confusing today must have been for him. One of the older boys that was a great leader translated for him which was amazing to see his natural skills for being a leader. I can just see the future in his eyes and that he will accomplish so much in his lifetime despite the struggles he has faced such as his mother dying and being supported by a single father. The two girls, Sessya and Maranja were also in my group. It took awhile for them to warm up to me but they finally did and it was wonderful. They were so smart and confident in themselves. The input I got from them on personal struggles and wanting to help others was so heartwarming. </div><br /><div>Lastly, we observed a class for awhile. The students were very kind and I looked arouned at their tarnished notebooks and how accustomed they are to sharing textbooks. How blessed I have been in my life to not even appreciate my school supplies and textbooks. The two girls I sat next to were so funny and kept asking me questions about America. </div><br /><div>I enjoyed today so much and cannot wait for the next 3 days!! </div><div>-Morgan Forrester Psychology Team</div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949728947698331472.post-16827531821256752332010-05-02T14:40:00.000-07:002010-05-06T12:31:15.680-07:00Chiefs and Mokolodi Nature Reserve<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1gYBgS06lGoEhtb367G7qxuTWZ6W3fePTckcv93Fx5hyphenhyphenPYzRAGfOIvMSWBRxPd1BvDYQLAu23QhcpGZLq-d5sO5jtF0ZnvFlw8zBY2AlyFxZ3Th2gvBO1hs-eJNf9Z06ElG7zsrgXpqY/s1600/P5020157.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466798566890127858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1gYBgS06lGoEhtb367G7qxuTWZ6W3fePTckcv93Fx5hyphenhyphenPYzRAGfOIvMSWBRxPd1BvDYQLAu23QhcpGZLq-d5sO5jtF0ZnvFlw8zBY2AlyFxZ3Th2gvBO1hs-eJNf9Z06ElG7zsrgXpqY/s400/P5020157.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCRjqedHiS0WiPCfrE-Q-hoBDZAyLRv-bJZvNkOdr24fqoRANBOmBfj7QFb0auqH461MXykVpmmKvNVkjAT4XAOrx6IVKoEAE5oGZ-AzkLN2z-6wz3TjUvmmxnLBRt46bUtz10vRFSi8c/s1600/P5020183.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466798553990650210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCRjqedHiS0WiPCfrE-Q-hoBDZAyLRv-bJZvNkOdr24fqoRANBOmBfj7QFb0auqH461MXykVpmmKvNVkjAT4XAOrx6IVKoEAE5oGZ-AzkLN2z-6wz3TjUvmmxnLBRt46bUtz10vRFSi8c/s400/P5020183.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUszZJnm3J0YqQKZUFtw20i2Clt5i69-4F1Bwm8Wtn86dQpRyH8m9YOQVv9X4x_DX_hIZVKjnCLqer0kqxE6nQJdUa-L15DhIU3QPxBD1URQfFizRk_aFWUuAgeTgB9-RjVmm5tBLO934/s1600/P5020216.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466798547930216050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUszZJnm3J0YqQKZUFtw20i2Clt5i69-4F1Bwm8Wtn86dQpRyH8m9YOQVv9X4x_DX_hIZVKjnCLqer0kqxE6nQJdUa-L15DhIU3QPxBD1URQfFizRk_aFWUuAgeTgB9-RjVmm5tBLO934/s400/P5020216.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFcMxlyNEhUD5McMUyP49DMsLVILZ4xcl_iBhKc2QgzdIPZKiMZdGTjd8nlQ5MpHf4jxYj7S7nORDYhyphenhyphen1XJ4ctmqL20DbHC91mlPZN5Jsr4pe1j_v-nf3_vKeaKCdMe9EmzqaQU4fIEFY/s1600/100_3783.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466798529992969634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFcMxlyNEhUD5McMUyP49DMsLVILZ4xcl_iBhKc2QgzdIPZKiMZdGTjd8nlQ5MpHf4jxYj7S7nORDYhyphenhyphen1XJ4ctmqL20DbHC91mlPZN5Jsr4pe1j_v-nf3_vKeaKCdMe9EmzqaQU4fIEFY/s400/100_3783.JPG" /></a><br />The ISLP team had a full day of activities. First thing, we visited the chiefs of Africa monument and learned a great deal about the history and independence of Botswana. The guide was knowledgeable, proud, and passionate about his country. He made the history of his country come alive to our students. Next on the schedule was a trip to the art and history museum, but like many other places that we have traveled on these trips...the posted hours were not the operational hours, so the only art and history that we could see was outside of the museum. We then took a short ride to the Parliament buildings. We walked around and took in the sights of the government buildings and courtyards.<br /><br />Next we took a ride outside of the city to the Mokolodi Nature Reserve. We hopped onto open Jeeps and took off into the reserve. It was amazing to see impalas, ostrich, zebras, giraffes, wart hogs, cheetah, and an animal that looked like a large deer with huge ears. They were in their natural habitat and roaming freely. Thankfully, we stayed in the Jeep...until we were able to get out at the cheetah cage and pet Duma a cheetah that had been orphaned as a cub. As you can see from the pics, Duma became part of the team. At the end of our trip, the reserve had a table set up for us to eat lunch outside by the lake. It was a truly wonderful day, and we all enjoyed it immensely.<br /><br />Tonight, we met in our groups to finalize our work for tomorrow. All of us are excited to get started on our service projects. Everyone is doing well.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949728947698331472.post-16452381056282449482010-05-01T23:08:00.000-07:002010-05-02T14:39:56.671-07:00In Love with Southern AfricaI don't know how to describe how much I love Africa. This has been the experience of a life time. I have learned so much. It's funny how America is considered a melting pot, but I have never seen internationalism like southern Africa. There seems to be people from all around the world. <br /><br />Quite a bit of randomness has taken place. I have been twice mistaken for and employee at two different establishments. I have been mistaken for a local twice. It has been a great experience. I could really see myself here for an extended period of time, but for now I will just enjoy my few days left.<br /><br />Yes, I know this was kind of random and unfocused....<br /><br />Omar Price<br />Education TeamUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949728947698331472.post-83273448425566890382010-05-01T15:29:00.000-07:002010-05-01T15:45:37.452-07:00Derby and Drumming<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDl3cQPk-oxcVPf3U6b2e7d3tIiAVcFbpINpRG3jnEtKOji0t6pg-V8iohsLOmzddk-YA9MtLBD83gpLQrMJAptCgI079fCRF1Q3gcoKwggdS2hpRoq89XO20HSbsUsYhH5fFKMwG_tuo/s1600/P5010141.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDl3cQPk-oxcVPf3U6b2e7d3tIiAVcFbpINpRG3jnEtKOji0t6pg-V8iohsLOmzddk-YA9MtLBD83gpLQrMJAptCgI079fCRF1Q3gcoKwggdS2hpRoq89XO20HSbsUsYhH5fFKMwG_tuo/s400/P5010141.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466436409778025378" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo_mIm-n46Z4s958T7oVyeU498iWZmrjNvYceiOSkXrf8z3_Uyl0pg5c48XPUt5qUlhP4akAl5_SL88kmAsxecwTMA401gy8GxOI4lhWMRL2pWZiGNhFPUGJJQWq_N2KAh2rzx-6i3e2s/s1600/P5010133.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo_mIm-n46Z4s958T7oVyeU498iWZmrjNvYceiOSkXrf8z3_Uyl0pg5c48XPUt5qUlhP4akAl5_SL88kmAsxecwTMA401gy8GxOI4lhWMRL2pWZiGNhFPUGJJQWq_N2KAh2rzx-6i3e2s/s400/P5010133.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466436404458099826" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJEFp_B5-Fcwa-54gjgt89GQ5yaiJx6wbcGA277HIAhgz0AtD-P4HyzdwT4rfUfhAG3Z5WC7SoORPey9r4s6QfTgBrWWpUmhFtwPNGxKTTHT3Zb2CGHRWjiPBU_qvF2IdxYRT4yb2sqYM/s1600/P5010131.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJEFp_B5-Fcwa-54gjgt89GQ5yaiJx6wbcGA277HIAhgz0AtD-P4HyzdwT4rfUfhAG3Z5WC7SoORPey9r4s6QfTgBrWWpUmhFtwPNGxKTTHT3Zb2CGHRWjiPBU_qvF2IdxYRT4yb2sqYM/s400/P5010131.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466436393956570450" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhicIA9ThnxkueCxfgkKUHhPGRPNulmouLNHYK20gLDyuWwIgzy9EOcmwhyphenhyphenQjwDI-6tjQUZgH372Jpx8wvQXhgpJC2nwASk1hJrY63z0KUteJo_fH4eDdqN__2HuFovbTgFnOR6-mAkEIY/s1600/P5010128.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhicIA9ThnxkueCxfgkKUHhPGRPNulmouLNHYK20gLDyuWwIgzy9EOcmwhyphenhyphenQjwDI-6tjQUZgH372Jpx8wvQXhgpJC2nwASk1hJrY63z0KUteJo_fH4eDdqN__2HuFovbTgFnOR6-mAkEIY/s400/P5010128.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466436391672506514" /></a><br />Derby celebrations may happen anywhere Louivillians gather...tonight was no exception. Even in Gaborone, we donned our Derby hats and picked our horses. Unfortunately, we didn't get to see the race, we sure had a good time. <br /><br />After dinner, we wished Scott a HAPPY BIRTHDAY and participated in a drumming session with a trio of African drummers. Sitting around a fire with a full moon overhead, we learned to play drums and sing African chants. It was a great evening!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949728947698331472.post-77812037023306126122010-05-01T15:27:00.001-07:002010-05-01T15:28:44.711-07:00Communications Team<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN9FJyUr3DVfb2vhd4u9KGLapAAlVl1hw2sw5R2pu8qsK_vIeoNJZs1vjlRM7XqXyVK0e-1KD7q0DmWyfJ_7JDpFQJ-N1Vt58xvfzCk_8mH5gm1dBF74CfGitVKIEXYkcHQt_tAXUnoxU/s1600/P5010102.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN9FJyUr3DVfb2vhd4u9KGLapAAlVl1hw2sw5R2pu8qsK_vIeoNJZs1vjlRM7XqXyVK0e-1KD7q0DmWyfJ_7JDpFQJ-N1Vt58xvfzCk_8mH5gm1dBF74CfGitVKIEXYkcHQt_tAXUnoxU/s400/P5010102.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466432107678666450" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949728947698331472.post-67524904932700118892010-05-01T13:57:00.000-07:002010-05-01T14:19:07.277-07:00Saturday's happenings...Hello everyone!<br /><br />So...today was the day I realized I'm in Botswana, Africa. After enjoying a beautiful and rushed breakfast (due to oversleeping), we travelled throughout Gaborone and neighboring towns/villages. I've had all day to reflect upon the events of today and I'm still finding it difficult to describe my experience. We travel through a small neighboring village which I found somewhat similar to the image of Africa in the media--lowly homes in every sense of the word. One of my sisters shared with me the importance humility (shoutout to DB)which I believed I understood. However, after seeing the people within this village as well as the children of the OSO orphanage, I have a greater sense of humility. I don't want to paint a sad picture because even in the midst of the poor economic or material state, these people had great joy and an abundance of life. Which I have chosen to take a lesson from them. There's a great deal I need to continue to digest but as soon as that process is complete, I will be sure to share.<br /><br />Yesterday, I forgot to mention that I broke my digital camera on flight to Gaborone. Yeah, Karm you were right, I should've packed a disposable camera but I didn't. However, after missing a number of EXCELLENT photo opportunities, I purchased a new camera today. I know my Dad will be excited to hear about that purchase...lol! Please believe I am snapping pictures left and right.<br /><br />The Education team met today, we experience some technical difficulties but I'm sure everything will work out for good. <br /><br />I think that's all I have for now so until later...*besos*<br /><br />-Tiffany C. EvansUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949728947698331472.post-70164480043932959302010-05-01T13:43:00.000-07:002010-05-01T13:53:39.841-07:00It's Saturday!Hello all - <br />I have met many new friends today, including Natasha and her mommy. (Natasha is four.) <br /><br />We had an opportunity to visit not one, but two villages, as well as a local art gallery, a children's orphanage and the area mall. It was so wonderful to meet local people and receive accurate pronuciation of several tswana words.<br /><br />As with the other days, everyone has been most gracious and has (attempted) to educate me in the correct pronuciation of several Tswana common phrases. I even had a gentleman to approach me and say, "You must pronounce the words as an African. Not as an African-American." These statements were, of course, followed by much laughter by the two of us. He added, "I knew that you were an American. Your accent was a TRUE give away" (of course, followed by more laughter) <br /><br />Like my colleagues, I have come across other Kentuckians. While at a local restaurant, I met a lady from Covington, KY. <br /><br />So there you have it... "It is a small world, after all." (LOL) <br /><br />- Kenyatta MartinUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949728947698331472.post-63288004365489927502010-05-01T09:21:00.000-07:002010-05-01T09:31:59.660-07:00Kim Davis<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAZa9VQFzO4Iz4ot3LjyP-IWiNvimMYleGU9SSdx_O8w-CDFagluu8ItKu1rSpBL5idk_CNSpc93IPzkZ9b-uzr1U76kQ703sZDExv5ZRLiLkAbRaPkqzRVXobitNZmagSoWmmQUKr78Q/s1600/P5010125.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAZa9VQFzO4Iz4ot3LjyP-IWiNvimMYleGU9SSdx_O8w-CDFagluu8ItKu1rSpBL5idk_CNSpc93IPzkZ9b-uzr1U76kQ703sZDExv5ZRLiLkAbRaPkqzRVXobitNZmagSoWmmQUKr78Q/s400/P5010125.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466340134783266114" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA2QRZHdPrXHU19kuJreEhR89HhyphenhyphenTZXjOYkgpeeaA0_QbSHKgsu8UovUW_xs_jM_Yy0ekUcYFJuanF67mjzWtPIhgsCanI1EOrJh6KppvyP7_hTSE7UxKtY175OTmfY8HEyor9zoU8VFc/s1600/100_3692.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA2QRZHdPrXHU19kuJreEhR89HhyphenhyphenTZXjOYkgpeeaA0_QbSHKgsu8UovUW_xs_jM_Yy0ekUcYFJuanF67mjzWtPIhgsCanI1EOrJh6KppvyP7_hTSE7UxKtY175OTmfY8HEyor9zoU8VFc/s400/100_3692.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466340127834214242" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA7eG_cppk3SWWa7Tyj2dgK5eMNKMut6TquhGrHlRN5aoSnvBW7hKuzinK8FJr6h0pxrtczmlwibEPdcgZDGPxVCsnoJhqWiZ49mAL6le8UD_CEvf9VkPY4pCxEIZoMuz7llSSWRH1Ws8/s1600/P5010126.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA7eG_cppk3SWWa7Tyj2dgK5eMNKMut6TquhGrHlRN5aoSnvBW7hKuzinK8FJr6h0pxrtczmlwibEPdcgZDGPxVCsnoJhqWiZ49mAL6le8UD_CEvf9VkPY4pCxEIZoMuz7llSSWRH1Ws8/s400/P5010126.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466340120215201410" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnHPupo-9RFODPHNADcQTf8cgRp39WkZshOVzEfnHuScTGNmg9KJ3WI2LXmpeEZwSjWVpL4-ON-SgDxOi4LzjoeKSfxCYh9Kg6FfBQJEk3S5VQlUTpEjNJDtgjb98C-Kq9KlmOOX3bpYY/s1600/P5010097.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnHPupo-9RFODPHNADcQTf8cgRp39WkZshOVzEfnHuScTGNmg9KJ3WI2LXmpeEZwSjWVpL4-ON-SgDxOi4LzjoeKSfxCYh9Kg6FfBQJEk3S5VQlUTpEjNJDtgjb98C-Kq9KlmOOX3bpYY/s400/P5010097.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466340116324565938" /></a><br />Dumela to all,<br />Today we had the privilege to drive through an old area of town . As the bus started through the dirt streets, the noise level quickly diminished. Each person looked through their window into a world much less blessed. While we all saw and observed different things of the overall picture, I can’t help but feel that we all experienced the same emotion of gratitude for all that we have back home.<br />The people may not be as wealthy as we dollar-wise, but the most important things in life are free. Children were shoeless and smiling, waving fanatically at us through the windows. Their bright eyes are full of hope and their beautiful smiles were wonderful to see.<br />Happy Derby and Love to all in Louisville,<br />Kim DavisUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949728947698331472.post-35822141571418704392010-05-01T00:01:00.001-07:002010-05-01T00:03:48.110-07:00Psychology Team<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH17oeTYCSIKbVcVfaaM9_u2P5u6qFyS8ubRfgjs8aiUo1lrEmQISgBHolojLAKHY7WqAV7JQ86omjzeL3p725cYJKjvc7gweOUOy8NKZtxRLKORpEcqxwV5Bb-LVhrkokfCaAPawe6eE/s1600/DSC01636.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH17oeTYCSIKbVcVfaaM9_u2P5u6qFyS8ubRfgjs8aiUo1lrEmQISgBHolojLAKHY7WqAV7JQ86omjzeL3p725cYJKjvc7gweOUOy8NKZtxRLKORpEcqxwV5Bb-LVhrkokfCaAPawe6eE/s400/DSC01636.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466193784643949170" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949728947698331472.post-47837406117089735512010-04-30T14:19:00.000-07:002010-04-30T14:37:54.577-07:00Dumela peeps!Greetings everyone from Gaborone, Botswana. Our time here has been good to say the very least, despite the time change, I've been able to get a lot of time to rest and relaxation--->something I'm not accustomed to. Lol! I know all of my friends and family will be proud.<br /><br />Today's activities included chilling by the pool (I have yet to step in the pool), taking pictures, visiting the local craft shop,enjoying a long nap, and partaking in a hearty lunch and dinner. The food has been delicious thus far! <br /><br />This next paragraph will be dedicated to something I would like to call "Random moment of the day"<br /><br />*Random moment for 4/30/2010* So...cards have become a favorite among the group, therefore, it's no surprise that while waiting to blog members of the group decided to play a hand or ten of spades. At that point, I didn't partake in the games...I was a mere spectator. Then the random moment occurred...a South African man walked up to me, giving me the strangest look--->needless to say he received a *side eye.* In front of two professors and five classmates, this man decided to compliment me on my beauty. That was definitely embarrassing to be hit on in front of my professors but it I'll get over it. <br /><br />-Tiffany EvansUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949728947698331472.post-80597180535535075002010-04-30T13:12:00.000-07:002010-04-30T13:27:18.110-07:00Dumela!Hello friends - <br />So I believe that I am finally acclimated to the time change (what a difference six hours can make! ;-0 ) <br /><br />Like many of my colleagues, I concur that the citizens of Botswana have been very friendly and amenable to our visit. I continue to be amazed with the fact that we (Americans) are more similar to the people of Botswana than what we realize. I love how globalization, in many ways, bridges these gaps and (perhaps) causes a greater ease with regards to being immersed in a new culture. <br /><br />Looking forward to tomorrow as we found out, about an hour ago,that we will have an opportunity to go into one of the villages. <br /><br />Only a few more days before we go into the schools. <br /><br />I am excited!!! <br /><br />Best - Kenyatta MartinUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949728947698331472.post-42718937669897602962010-04-30T12:00:00.000-07:002010-04-30T12:17:59.739-07:00Starting Africa off on the right foot...This trip was been amazing so far. We have definately started the trip off amazeing and it is just creating more excitment and anticipation for the rest of the week. The flight went faster then I expected and my body is still trying to play catch up with this time difference. The food is amazing, I thought I would not be eating as well as I am but I am loving the food!! I had Kurry chicken on Friday night for dinner and I was told at dinner it could give you nightmares... well needless to say I did not sleep very well on Friday night so apparently that is true. The people of Botswana are so welcoming and seem very receptive to us. Today we went to the craftsmarket and I really enjoyed seeing the crafts and materials native to the culture! The scarves, bags, wooden sculptures, and jewlery were all amazing. Tomorrow we are going to a village and I am soo excited for that experience! Day by Day we are slowly being emerged into the culture and I absolutely cannot wait to be in the schools with the students as well as for the Safari on Sunday!! Africa is turning out to be everything I imagined it would be and so much more! <br />Morgan Forrester- Psychology Team!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949728947698331472.post-60831807460665664482010-04-30T11:46:00.000-07:002010-04-30T13:29:15.802-07:00WOWSo...wow! Starting from the point when I got off of the plane I felt welcome. The air tasted sweet and the people are beautiful. We've just gotten here and it's already been an amazing experience. The culture here is amazing as well. We have seen a myriad of dress and style is abundant. I am anxious to venture into the schools and see our curriculums come to fruition while learning as much as I possiblby can.<br />JoAnna Cruz <br />Education TeamUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949728947698331472.post-45615322322893094262010-04-30T08:56:00.000-07:002010-04-30T09:10:54.539-07:00Monkeying Around<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7XZJRnoB9B4oc67kYQdQ4AhM4er_lSUA3YIPPv5zDiVRgfPnhxojduZrkfC_wtHsRLvQsBjXkfzLBypLBJy4tYn_lptlp7EjjKq64xCEsaPB8Xst6zG6JgJrk0WYGA5ohOAzn4X_lLe8/s1600/P4300076.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7XZJRnoB9B4oc67kYQdQ4AhM4er_lSUA3YIPPv5zDiVRgfPnhxojduZrkfC_wtHsRLvQsBjXkfzLBypLBJy4tYn_lptlp7EjjKq64xCEsaPB8Xst6zG6JgJrk0WYGA5ohOAzn4X_lLe8/s400/P4300076.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465963696704496194" /></a><br />I am absolutely amazed at the sights, sounds, smells, and emotions of Africa! It is finally starting to hit me that I am on another continent. Everyone here is so friendly and happy. The air and the sun feel much more natural here than at home. It is all so beautiful! We went to the craft market today and spent too many pulas! And the monkeys here are already amusing us.. they have chased us, stolen items out of a purse, and climbed all over the pool area. I would have to say, the most important thing I have noticed so far and that I already appreciate: time! Being laid back and easy going is the only way to be. I am already so excited to see more of Botswana tomorrow and the rest of the week. Africa is already everything I had hoped it to be. Hello to my mom, dad, and sister! This is already the best experience of my life, and it has barely begun! I love you all very much.<br />-- Lyndsey Gilpin, Communication Team :)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949728947698331472.post-50094630692952193592010-04-30T07:55:00.001-07:002010-04-30T13:46:48.251-07:00More Pics<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsrDWFryyx-yVxK4Z-mEULLR54TLogeSO-MQ7-QEF3eGuErnEDdInFABybTSKqxluQN3yxh2gGCBJdM57D2UVv0QUdQiltRUxcL_FkFsUbUtHUs21d6XZmRVDtU-ss_BlfAvMpMsurDpw/s1600/P4300050.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsrDWFryyx-yVxK4Z-mEULLR54TLogeSO-MQ7-QEF3eGuErnEDdInFABybTSKqxluQN3yxh2gGCBJdM57D2UVv0QUdQiltRUxcL_FkFsUbUtHUs21d6XZmRVDtU-ss_BlfAvMpMsurDpw/s400/P4300050.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466034728027830770" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMEiDMxZopBryUSXoA_igzMI-L3BuKJ9SFiGE2RoRnpKLjt83-Z5H3uoivkyH-F1eX94aKqeHR9OvAkSgh9_uOPqwhboaj7YYxeQfrU0dJ7xY7vmkrStMo2EFlu4r5Ep7WSmqzshRrYPc/s1600/IMG_1603.JPG"><img style="float:right; 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It is beautiful here. The weather is perfect...sun shiny and cool. The skies are clear. The hotel is lovely. The students and faculty are healthy and happy and ready to begin our adventure. Today, we have some rest time built in and some time at a local craft village. We'll do our part to help the local economy. </span></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949728947698331472.post-17267792750765111712010-04-29T12:08:00.000-07:002010-04-29T12:12:27.279-07:00We have arrived!Yay!!! After long travels (lots of food & movies), we have finally arrived to South Africa. Tonight we are staying at Life Hotels in Johannesburg, it is very trendy and welcoming (Kenyatta adds it has European flare similar to a London's Heathrow Airport Hotel). We are playing cards and getting to know each other and looking forward to our travels to Botswana in the morning :)<br /><br />Emilie Dupaquier & Kenyatta MartinUnknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949728947698331472.post-13050645262127921082010-04-29T10:26:00.000-07:002010-04-29T10:38:28.455-07:00We Have Arrived!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxpPOKzWNOaAKliFoNbJkPE3xdiuBknyBbSlFzOhnRU3IQMZvpfgvfC-KpL2bkW5ElMRKYGs3rOfh6kq-6QgnFI1a1-jJXxMRtYr1eHdroURNxeNpN9llNANXd_spcX7tqEAckZ3bPhdA/s1600/P4290033.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465614945305766802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxpPOKzWNOaAKliFoNbJkPE3xdiuBknyBbSlFzOhnRU3IQMZvpfgvfC-KpL2bkW5ElMRKYGs3rOfh6kq-6QgnFI1a1-jJXxMRtYr1eHdroURNxeNpN9llNANXd_spcX7tqEAckZ3bPhdA/s400/P4290033.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5vTMU4KU56S4G3TQV1IOMTg4POURMuC-I6xGD0IVf6Z-caJKs_9XQ05ny8-pUeFiPKRmuv85CT3UaY2ufYscRrBqqwKIANIOMa7qQkLZgq_wMguFd-uvFjgmGjm-7XUgOQHUT-opnqCQ/s1600/P4290034.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465614935724781074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5vTMU4KU56S4G3TQV1IOMTg4POURMuC-I6xGD0IVf6Z-caJKs_9XQ05ny8-pUeFiPKRmuv85CT3UaY2ufYscRrBqqwKIANIOMa7qQkLZgq_wMguFd-uvFjgmGjm-7XUgOQHUT-opnqCQ/s400/P4290034.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbz8J5A1hxt6246_d6YsgIg9rAGvg8XKhY6P-SAkXK2XSqb07mSE_zUO9utlv8Z7aRbIbL2yhs1Jub2zqfJa5uPtZSQlq10AacRla0xTHDkSA8m2YIbLgEOfhC18rgwTzBAtiqYEUKzkE/s1600/P4290035.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465614931455726290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbz8J5A1hxt6246_d6YsgIg9rAGvg8XKhY6P-SAkXK2XSqb07mSE_zUO9utlv8Z7aRbIbL2yhs1Jub2zqfJa5uPtZSQlq10AacRla0xTHDkSA8m2YIbLgEOfhC18rgwTzBAtiqYEUKzkE/s400/P4290035.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>We landed in Johannesburg, South Africa on time. The flight was long but uneventful. We got a little sleep, but the excitement level was high. Everyone is doing well, and we are checked into our hotel. It will feel good to sleep in a real bed for a while! We depart early tomorrow morning for Gaborone, Botswana. We are six hours ahead. Everyone sends their hellos and will post soon.</div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949728947698331472.post-86749454088897707742010-04-21T03:27:00.000-07:002010-04-21T03:59:09.109-07:00ISLP Africa<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ3nySVmL4X-GgjdCi6kAsgC1HmmjfcDqX8SYFbR6XF6OBJPVf7s5LYrJSVby1SUQycXLBLuUQyHeihEjSZ7AqCjpe-vg9mYX5ESWY1bPius3wocJ1RCq3rfZ9x5C1TgjHaj35x8_9PLQ/s1600/botswana.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 384px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462537413758561506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ3nySVmL4X-GgjdCi6kAsgC1HmmjfcDqX8SYFbR6XF6OBJPVf7s5LYrJSVby1SUQycXLBLuUQyHeihEjSZ7AqCjpe-vg9mYX5ESWY1bPius3wocJ1RCq3rfZ9x5C1TgjHaj35x8_9PLQ/s400/botswana.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">It's difficult to believe...after a year of dreaming about <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">ISLP</span></span> Africa and months of planning, our departure time is here. We are very excited about the service learning work that our <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">ISLP</span></span> teams have planned and look forward to our journey to Botswana.<br /><br />Our itinerary will take us from Louisville to Atlanta, GA, to Johannesburg, South Africa, to Gaborone, Botswana. We depart on April 29 and return on May 6. During the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">ISLP</span></span>, trip we will go on some cultural excursions, meet with local officials and leaders, and work in two high schools in Gaborone.<br /><br />Our team is composed of 21 students and faculty from Communications, Education, Justice Administration, and Psychology. We will work as an interdisciplinary team to present topics such as bullying, resiliency, alcohol use and abuse, and persuasive speaking. A variety of presentations, large group activities, and small group activities are planned.<br /><br />We invite you to join our blog and follow our experiences in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">ISLP</span> 2010 Africa. We will post pictures and stories each day of our trip. Please post your greetings and notes to our participants. Since we are far from home, we look forward to hearing from you.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0