Milton-Sewickley Jordan
Goodbye Families!
Jill Pollon, Participant
Our homestay experience has exceeded our expectations. At first we were nervous, but now we are saddened to leave our loving families. We have never received such hospitality from such kind hearted and welcoming individuals. Each one of us had a......Read More
Last day!!
Olivia, Participant
Sabah al khayer (good morning)! The past 24 hours has been bittersweet. Yesterday, we started the day with an arabic lesson. I am finally starting to get the hang of it. We started the day conversing with some local Bedouin adults. They enlightened......Read More
Homestay Update
Sofia C, Participant
Hello from Tweisi! Today is our last full day in Jordan, and I think I can speak for everyone when I say we are not ready to leave. We have had an incredible time on this trip and we have formed so many meaningful connections with all the people we......Read More
We were having too much fun to post!
Elley, Participant
Hi everyone! My apologies for our silence! We have had busy days without much access to internet, but I’m posting a quick update now. The students went into their homestays yesterday afternoon, after sleeping in a desert camp on Wednesday......Read More
Alive and well!
Zac Ibrahim, Participant
Greetings from Wadi Rum! We are just checking in to let you know that we are all alive and doing great. This morning we woke up early and headed to Petra at around 8:30. We spent all day exploring, hiking, riding camels and conquering the 950 stair......Read More
Cross Country Adventure
Marieme and Ira, Participant
Today, we transitioned out of the bustling city of Amman and set out on the next leg of our adventure. This morning, we visited EcoPeace, an environmental organization dedicated to preserving the Jordan Valley region and its water resources. We......Read More
More on Sawiyan
Willa and D'Anique, Participant
Ahlan! Reporting back with some more detailed thoughts on our experience at the skate park. We are so grateful to the regular attendants at the park who welcomed us so completely, even though we were the outsiders to their space. Even the youngest......Read More
Day Three!
Esteban, Participant
MarHaba everyone! We’re all doing very well so far – everyone has still been averaging a 8/10 on the emotional and physical scales. We started off our day with another Arabic lesson in the Hashemite Square across the street from......Read More
Collateral Repair Project
Caroline, Participant
Today we went to an organization called Collateral Repair Project, CRP. During our visit we learned about how the organization helps and supports refugees residing in Jordan. CRP offers various programs for men, women, and children. Examples of this......Read More
Student group has landed!
Simon, Dragons Admin
Hello Families, The group has landed, cleared customs and immigration, and is soundly sleeping in Jordan. Tomorrow the adventure begins in earnest. We look forward to more updates on their first days in Amman. ...Read More
Our itinerary at-a-glance!
Elley, Participant
MarHaba again everyone! James and I wanted to post a simplified version of our itinerary for you all to reference at-a-glance. Parents, we know you’ll appreciate having this on hand. We’ll have more detailed copies for students when they......Read More