It didn’t really hit me how far away from home I was until we arrived at the Shwe Na Di Monastic School, near the base of Mount Popa, two days ago. We have limited electricity, mats for beds in open air mud-brick huts, and a bucket as our......Read More
The group landed in Mandalay in Myanmar yesterday and got settled into our guesthouse in Bagan. Today we are exploring the ruins with our local guide and friend....Read More
3 days has shown me a lot of a little of Thailand. I can navigate the little market across the street like a local, greet all five of the guesthouse cats by name, and tell you which fruit vendor sells the sweetest papaya. But this isn’t the......Read More
After a 32 hour journey over to the far east we arrived in Bangkok as a cohesive unit ready to meet our i-team and begin to explore the city. Parker warned us against jet leg “death naps” (figuratively speaking), so we spent the day......Read More
The Myanmar Group has made it through security at LAX and is currently at the departure gate ready to board their flight! Flight to Hong Kong is on time. Safe travels everyone! Parents & Families, please check back throughout the next 24 hours......Read More
Dear students and families, As we prepare to greet students at the Bangkok Airport in just two days, we wanted to take this time to post a more detailed itinerary for our half of our course in Myanmar. Please use this itinerary in conjunction with......Read More
Hi, everyone. My name is Molly Burnett, and I’m from North Carolina. I just graduated from Forsyth Country Day School, and I’m going to Middlebury College after this year. Taking a gap year isn’t really a thing where I’m from, but I......Read More
The time has finally arrived – you’re heading off at the end of the week to Myanmar for an amazing 3 month adventure! We are so excited for you! Please read the following information carefully, as it contains all the details you’ll need......Read More
Dragons, In just a few days, you will meet together in LA to fly to Thailand! Comfortable Cathay Pacific flights will carry you to Hong Kong, where during your layover you can watch the sun rise on the islands, hills, waters, and skyscrapers of one......Read More
Dear friends, families and participants on the Myanmar semester, We have understandably received quite a few emails and calls asking about safety and security in Myanmar in lieu of recent incidents between the Rohingya and Burmese military.......Read More
Hello! My name is Sarah Adent :). I graduated from Fossil Ridge High School this past school year, and am looking forward toattending UNC (University of Northern Colorado) next fall. I am the oldest of 5 kids, and have 4 little brothers. I am an......Read More
Hey, my name is Sam and I am from Milton, Massachusetts. I am a sophomore at Colby College in Maine where I am a Global Studies major and Geology minor. I love playing and watching any sport that includes a ball, but I especially love Baseball and......Read More