By Program Director James Simmons Dear Friends and Family of the Carpe Diem Koro Group:
We are happy to inform you that the Koro group has landed safely in Fiji, just in time to witness a beautiful sunrise as they load up the van and transfer to Tubakula. Once there, they will engage in four days of Orientation activities as a means to get to know one another, set intentions… Read More
Dear Friends and Family
It is with a smiling heart that I say “Rayah has arrived!”. The group is safe and sound in Malaga and en route to Bolonia to begin their orientation and start their semester. They are a bit road weary from an incredibly long flight, yet so excited at the adventures that lie ahead!
We hope that their travels are filled with the magic, education, and beauty!… Read More
Greetings, friends and family!
We just received the news that the Nkula crew is united in Amsterdam, en route to Entebbe and the beginning of an exciting semester!
Thank you to everyone who has made this journey possible, and for the continued support throughout the semester. What a gift to for these students to be able to explore the world, develop new perspectives, and grow into ever more engaged global… Read More
By Program Director James Simmons We’ve received word that the entire Shiva crew has gathered safe and sound in the San Francisco airport. Spirits are high and everyone is excited to begin the journey!
Thanks to everyone back home for all of your support in getting our students to this first courageous step. We can’t wait to follow along on their adventure and will be wishing the crew the best… Read More
By Program Director James Simmons A warm welcome to our Koro crew calls for a photoshoot on the airport floor! Everyone in the group has arrived safely and is ready to kick off a great semester.… Read More
By Program Director Heather Vaught The Inti group is all together and ready to begin a phenomenal semester in South America! One of our students is already rocking a pair of classic elephant pants.… Read More
By Program Director James Simmons The Hongi group is finally together—and the stoke is high! Ringing in the beginning of Fall semester with a “grrrrr”!… Read More
By Program Director James Simmons The Walkabout crew is all here and getting checked in! They channeled the theme of “awkward family photo” to kick off the semester (haha).
The group is missing one international student, who will meet them in Australia!… Read More
By Program Director Jonathan George We’ve received word that the entire Rayah crew has gathered safe and sound in the JFK airport and have passed through security. Spirits are high and everyone is excited to begin the journey!
Thanks to everyone back home for all of your support in getting our students to this first courageous step. We can’t wait to follow along on their adventure and will be wishing… Read More
By Overseas Educators Laura & Dan Hey y’all!
Dan and Laura here. We are finishing up final preparations here in Portland, and super stoked to meet the Carpe South America 2018 students!
We hope with these final days leading up to the trip, students are finishing up final packing preparations, resting, and getting even more excited for a semester filled with learning, community, and awe-filled experience.
We can’t wait to… Read More
By Overseas Educators Kate & Doug Greetings from staff training in Portland! We have been working hard to prepare for our adventure ahead and are sure that you all have been preparing in your own way for this trip that is right around the corner. The journey we are heading towards is sure to be filled with endless exploration as we wind our way through mountains, crowded cities, villages, street… Read More
By Overseas Educators Anya & Peter Greetings from staff training in Portland!
A big welcome to the friends and families that will be following our journey over the coming months. We are eager to begin our journey around the South Pacific with you all in just a few short days! We are in the midst of staff training in Portland and have been working hard to prepare for our adventure… Read More
By Overseas Educators Brian & Ellen Bienvenidos a la familia de Maya! We are super excited to embark upon our semester in Central America with you all! It is hard to believe that we will be leaving on our adventure together in a few short days! We have had the chance to communicate with all of you over the phone and are looking forward to our meet up in person… Read More
By Overseas Educators Suzannah and Rebecca Namaste Shanti family,
We are about to begin our journey through Northern India together and wanted to take a moment to commend you and acknowledge that taking this step into the world of the unknown is a very courageous thing for each of you. It is our hope that we will all come back from this experience with more open minds, bigger hearts, and… Read More
By Overseas Educators Cari and Frederick Hey Everyone!
Aisei! Can you believe the future we’ve been stewing on is nearly here? In just a few days we’ll be boarding giant birds and flying together to begin our journey! Both of us, Cari and Frederick, have been camping in a lovely forest outside of Portland, sharing stories and getting ready for our upcoming adventure with all of you. We’re both excited… Read More
By Overseas Educators Sarah and Matt Hongi Crew!
Our adventure through the South Pacific is almost upon us! Thoughts of this and you and all the beautiful people and places we will soon be exploring have gotten us practically dizzy with excitement. From exploring our dreams under the stars in the Outback, to working side by side with our Fijian homestay families, to planting our feet in the wilds of… Read More
By Overseas Educators Sheldon & Bria Welcome to the Rayah family! We’re excited to embark on our journey to Spain and Morocco with you all. Very soon we’ll be packing our bags, hugging our friends and heading to New York City to meet you all (Sept. 12, Iberia Airlines counter, Terminal 7, at JFK, right?). Our adventure will include Moorish palaces, permaculture farms, ferry crossings, Arabic lessons, homestays, music festival… Read More
