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Going Beyond Borders 2009: May 2009
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Going Beyond Borders 2009. Stories and reflections of a journey as an university student puts her education to use in serving the community and the world. Monday, May 25, 2009. I had a really good weekend. Nothing too exciting, just spending quality time with my host family, bonding and sharing. Becoming a compassionate nation doesn't only mean relationships with other nations, but also within their very own boundaries. You'll find her. Amazing woman, so fierce yet tender at the same time, raised 3 k...
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Here Goes!: Carpathians
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Sunday, June 26, 2011. I feel like I’m getting to be a seasoned traveler as I continue to write about these amazing weekend getaways. It seems like there is a new adventure planned for us every weekend. This week’s (June 11-13) excursion was one I’ve been looking forward to for a long time - a trip to the. It was a time of seeing monuments, shopping, perfecting my napping technique, experiencing the outdoors and bonding. Each time we stopped, there were shops, toilets and beer. I now have a very handy na...
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Here Goes!: Half Way
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Sunday, June 26, 2011. Yesterday marked the half way point of the overseas aspect of my Beyond Borders Experience. I specify the 'overseas' portion because my experience with this program began long ago and what I have learned through my involvement will last far into the future. I do plan on posting pictures and giving a quick summary but I will be leaving for summer camp with the Internat girls so I don't have time to do a quality update now. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Tour Kiev re: Chernoble.
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Going Beyond Borders 2009: March 2009
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Going Beyond Borders 2009. Stories and reflections of a journey as an university student puts her education to use in serving the community and the world. Sunday, March 29, 2009. More on: Botswana. Somarelang Tikologo. Making of Botswana (data extracted from Gapminder. Click on the "play" button. Taking a closer look. 1966 - 1992: #1 fastest growth rate in the world. "Thank God for the Diamonds.". 1992 - 2007: 2nd highest HIV/AIDS infection rate in the world. "1 in 3 adults are HIV positive.". The pat on...
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Here Goes!: June 2011
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Sunday, June 26, 2011. Yesterday marked the half way point of the overseas aspect of my Beyond Borders Experience. I specify the 'overseas' portion because my experience with this program began long ago and what I have learned through my involvement will last far into the future. I do plan on posting pictures and giving a quick summary but I will be leaving for summer camp with the Internat girls so I don't have time to do a quality update now. Remember that saying about saving your money for a rainy day?
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Service learning matters. And here’s why. | jen deweerd
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To infinity and beyond… life post-grad ]. Through our ordinary actions. →. Service learning matters. And here’s why. 8220;I want you to be concerned about your next door neighbour. Do you know your next door neighbour? 8211; Mother Teresa. In a nutshell, this quote is why service learning matters to me. How many of us actually know our neighbours. Brochures, aims to prepare students as global citizens. In a globalized world, effect social change,. I will convince you. Top ten reasons why service learning...
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about | jen deweerd
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To infinity and beyond… life post-grad ]. I bid farewell to student-life this past December as I completed my undergraduate studies, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Development Studies from the University of Waterloo. I also have a Diploma of Social Work from Renison University College. And am a passionate advocate of international service learning experiences after spending my summer volunteering. In a Ukrainian orphanage. A 23-year-old ENFP, I am a work in progress. 2009/10/21 at 9:24 pm.
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Here Goes!: L'viv
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Sunday, June 26, 2011. Remember that saying about saving your money for a rainy day? Well, L'viv is known as The Rainy City. . . and our first stop was a Chocolate factory. Let’s just say I’m my mother’s daughter. Okay, so I’m being a little bit dramatic. It’s not like I spent almost $50 on chocolate and had to count my pennies for lunch . . .or carry my bag with two hands so the bottom didn’t rip out . . . ;). I honestly felt like I was at the grocery store! At least my gift shopping is finished. Once w...
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Here Goes!: April 2011
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011. As I realize there's more out there, I also realyize that I am growing out of the little sister, little girl role. This is to be expected as life is full of transitions, but it feels like a revelation every time. As my mom would put it, my Beyond Borders experience is putting her kidneys particularly close to ther eyes. I fear this leak is genetic. Let's meet this challenge head on - and crash through it like we're breaking waves! Sunday, April 10, 2011. Emotionally, I feel lik...
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