Monday, February 24th, 2014
Student Reflections on Rwanda
Bubbles!This trip changed my life because now I view the world differently. I experienced history first hand in a rare and exciting way. I'll never forget the people I met and the stories they told. The things the Rwandan people went through were horrific and should never happen to another country. Seeing the bodies of the victims made my skin… [Read Full Article]Education Travel,Educational travel programs,Global Community,Global Education,Harvard Westlake Rwanda 2014,Live Learn Travel,Peace Works Travel
Monday, February 24th, 2014
Francis Parker - Vietnam 2014
Day 12: There and Back AgainThe last two weeks have, undoubtedly, been a life-changing experience for every Francis Parker student in this group. Not only have we broadened our horizons culturally, but we also have grown as individuals and gained a better global understanding as well as understanding of self.When our group arrived in Vietnam we all had our expectations… [Read Full Article]Education Travel,Educational travel programs,Francis Parker Vietnam 2014,Global Community,Global Education,Peace Works Travel
Friday, February 21th, 2014
Francis Parker - Vietnam 2014
Day 11: Saigon and EnvironsReconciliation is a complicated yet necessary part of humanity. Being able to let go of the past and stay focused on the future makes living in the present easier and more enjoyable. It is often a challenge for people to move on, especially when it comes to war. Today we had the privilege of witnessing the… [Read Full Article]Education Travel,education travel programs,educational field trips,Educational travel programs,Francis Parker Vietnam 2014,Global Community,Global Education,Peace Works Travel
Friday, February 21th, 2014
Francis Parker - Vietnam 2014
Day 10: Saigon Our first full day in Saigon came and went like the speeding motorbikes that surround us. In the midst of great economic development, rapid industrialization and a global outlook, we discovered flourishing religious sites as well as efforts to redefine violence from the recent past. After an early breakfast, we journeyed to the Cathedral of Notre… [Read Full Article]Education Travel,educational field trips,Educational travel programs,Francis Parker Vietnam 2014,Global Community,Global Education,Peace Works Travel
Thursday, February 20th, 2014
Francis Parker - Vietnam 2014
Day 10 Photo HighlightsIn the morning, we briefly visited a pagoda that blends the religions of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. We saw people burning incense in front of shrines of the Buddha or a renowned Confucian scholar, while Taoists brought turtles to put in the pagoda's pond in order to atone for their sins.After the pagoda, we proceeded to the… [Read Full Article]Education Travel,education travel tours,Educational travel programs,Francis Parker Vietnam 2014,Global Community,Global Education,Peace Works Travel