Arrived in Beijing
Barbara, Instructor
Everyone arrived safe and sound into Beijing and we’re excited to begin the adventure in earnest!...Read More
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Último día in San Juan
LizW, Instructor
Once again, we managed to pack MANY activities into our final day in San Juan: First, a hike up a short-but-steep hill with a gorgeous view of the lago and the pueblo below us. Next, a tour of a local, organic coffee cooperative that began with......Read More
Update from the Instructor Team
West Africa I-Team, Participant
It is hard to believe that we are almost at the end of this grand adventure. The group is now soaking in its final days of reflection in Toubab Dialaw. We often find students journaling, chatting, and giggling while they overlook Senegal’s......Read More
Taking off from Guangzhou!
LizW, Dragons Admin
Happy and somewhat rested at the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Ready for the final leg to Delhi. Spirits are high!...Read More
Group Safe after recent earthquakes in Indonesia
Jessica A, Dragons Admin
Hello families and friends of our Indonesia students, I’d just like to repeat that the group is safe in Yogyakarta following two more earthquakes over 5.5 magnitude that struck on the east side of Java and in West Papua. They have one more......Read More
Deconstructing to Reconstruct
Anna, Arvin, & Rishi, Instructor
Picture of the Week
Our first week of course has been an art in holding space and sharing light. We have provided one another license to think about intention and self. We have riffed off of one another’s thoughts and that has taken us down roads and up valleys of conversation relating to travel, development, adulthood, family structures, and our spirit animals. Light has been an important thread we have followed. We began our time together settled around candlelight, where we expressed our fears: of not being as present as we could be, of not expressing adequate gratitude to those we care about, of… Read More
The group has safely boarded!
Carin, Dragons Admin
The Nepal Group B has boarded the plane and are all together! Safe travels students! The instructor team will post a photo of the group once everyone has arrived safely in Kathmandu!...Read More
Heading to Uttarakhand!
Sarah, Uttara, and Hemant, Instructor
Dear family and friends, After a whirlwind train trip through Jaipur, we are heading up to the far North (Uttarakhand) for the next few weeks. During this time, we will have very limited access to our phones and devices. We hope you appreciate (as......Read More
Pre-Course Webinar Recording
Carin, Dragons Admin
Dear Students & Families, As you prepare for the upcoming departure, don’t forget about your pre-course webinar recording! While many of you joined us for the live discussion and Q&A, we also recorded the conversation and......Read More
China group safely arrived in Kunming
Jenny, Dragons Admin
Hi all! We have arrived safely in Kunming and are en route to our hostel near Green Lake. The flight was easy, and everybody got a lot of sleep so hopefully jet lag won’t hit us too hard. Here we go!! Jesse...Read More
Safely Arrived in New Delhi!
Jenny, Dragons Admin
A Note & Photo from the India Group: Bridge Year India arrived ahead of schedule in New Delhi with no issues. We are now on our way to our hotel in Karol Bagh. Everybody’s excited to be in India! Cheers, Sarah...Read More
Silk Road Through Security Heading to Beijing!
Grace, Instructor
Dear family and friends, Silk Road group is through security at Urumqi and will board their flight to Beijing at 16:00. They are scheduled to arrive in Beijing at 19:30 local time....Read More
Welcome to Bhutan!
Jessica Armstrong, Instructor
Family and friends! This is just a short note to announce that the student group is now officially in Bhutan. More Yaks and pics to come, but everyone is safe and sound. This is a funny shot of the team in their almost empty plane. ...Read More
Pre-Departure Reading and Themes
Simon, Dragons Admin
Over the next six weeks, Joseph and Lauren will share readings and media links on this Yak Board for you to review, reflect and share your observations and thoughts. The materials will be based on three central strands that run through the broad......Read More
Bolivia Bound!
Luis and Itza, Instructor
Hello Students , Families and Friends of HIES! This is a note from your Dragons instructors Itza and Luis to say hello from Santa Cruz! We’re here in Bolivia’s largest city preparing everything for your arrival tomorrow. We’re enjoying the......Read More