Hello everyone, During our time in Morocco, we are planning a group discussion with one of the leading gender specialists in Morocco, Fatima Sadiqi. Since you all will get the chance to talk with her and ask her questions, we thought you might like......Read More
Ahlan wa sahlan ya shabab (welcome students), My name is Shino, and I will be one of your instructors in Morocco (along with my remarkable co-instructor, Cara Lane-Toomey). I have already posted some Yaks with Cara, however I have not yet properly......Read More
Hello students! In a little over 20 days, you’ll be touching down in Morocco. Are you excited? We are! In this Yak post, we wanted to give you a taste of our rough itinerary. Keep in mind that travelling in Morocco is a dynamic process and things......Read More
Hi, I am a senior at VMS and am so excited for the trip to Morocco. I am really excited to travel to a new place especially since it is in a part of the world that I have never been before. I am especially excited to stay in a home stay because it......Read More
I am in love with learning about different people in different parts of the world. I have been to Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Spain, and I have actually been to Morocco before. In 3rd grade, my family spent a month living in Spain and we took one week......Read More
Hello VMS students, I am writing to share the suggested packing list for our program in Morocco. I understand that Sara shared this with you when she visited VMS recently and Shino and I wanted to make sure you have a copy here on the Yak board.......Read More
Hello VMS-Morocco Students! Congratulations on taking a leap on signing-up for the Morocco program! With the help of your families, friends, and local communities, this February program in Morocco promises to be an unforgettable experience. My......Read More
For most of my life I have stayed in the bubble of Eagle County. The only times that I left was to go to Denver or Grand Junction. During breaks instead of going to Mexico I would go to my backyard and sled with my family. Until recently I have......Read More
As I have been starting to wrap my head around what I might do with my life beyond high school as far as my education, career path, hobbies. etc. the only thing that I am entirely sure of is that I hope to spend my future traveling the world. ......Read More
I am really excited to be going on this adventure to Morocco because I have always been interested in religion and theology and I love traveling. Being able to go on this trip has excited me to learn more about a new culture and how other people......Read More
Traveling has always been a passion of mine and Morocco has always been on the top of my list. I just spent three weeks over the summer traveling around New Zealand and immersing myself in the culture and it was one of the best decisions I have ever......Read More
Growing up, my summers consisted of melting trash cans, feeling like your walking into an oven every time you go outside, and driving to Coronado Island, a place where most Arizonians go to escape the intense heat. Throughout my life, I have been......Read More
expectations, excitement, goals, curiosities, and fears Traveling around has always been an important part of my family’s value. Since I was 2 years old, we started our traveling journey through car, train, ship, airplanes, etc. By now, I have......Read More
Greetings, VMS Travelers! It’s exciting to introduce you all to the VMS and Where There Be Dragons Yak Board for the upcoming Morocco course! It may seem like the fall semester just began, yet February is fast-approaching! In just a few months......Read More
