Wow, what another exciting day for Thursday March 31st! First we started out at the Apple Campus, where we met up with another MFS Alumni who offered us access to many Apple experts, who explained the culture and how they got there. Midday we visited the Computer History Museum, where we saw the...
Continue readingExploring Art: More Reflections from the Pond
We all had a great time at Pakim Pond on Wednesday and wanted to share a few more pics....
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Exploring Art: Sand, Wind and Art
Today we went to Ocean City, NJ to create some art in a different environment. This was our third body of water —the ocean. Once we arrived at 9th and the boardwalk, we went straight to the beach! As a group we created two mandalas in the sand drawing shapes with shells. One we...
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The Art of Improv
Today we discussed peer pressure and parties through a variety of improvisational exercises and scenes. We practiced our “pure improv” skills (as opposed to improv comedy) and we revisited the “Five Frames” activity we learned from Pig Iron Theatre Company. We also enjoyed a delicious lunch at Akira full of group bonding. We look...
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Sevilla, Seen From on High
Today we started later than usual, which is unusual for this trip. Usually we woke up around 6/7 to get ready for breakfast at 8, but today we had the luxury of sleeping in until about 8:30/9. From the hostel we embarked on a walking tour of Sevilla, led by a local named José...
Continue readingWolfsburg, Geissen, and Frankfurt Adventures
We went on a exciting bus trip to the Mathematikum museum today to explore hands-on exhibits and learn about the history of mathematics. For lunch, we walked down the street to a little kebab restaurant and tried out new food choices like gyros and doner kebabs. After that we took the bus to Geissen...
Continue readingRugs, Rugs, Rugs!
The bus careened toward the Restore, our 3rd Day set to begin. There were tiles, there were asphalt shingles, and there were rugs, oh so many rugs. We started by hardily smashing furniture sets with sledge hammers. Half of the group quickly moved to the Restore’s secondary warehouse to dispose of broken pallets. One...
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GYLI: Knowing Yourself
Today we did some relaxing activities. First, we opened with a game of “Zip, Zap, Zop!” Then, we wrote in journals about the importance of knowing yourself as an individual and its correlation to being a leader. We followed that up with another personality test to determine our individual four letter codes. Then, we decorated t-shirts...
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Sewing Day Four: Sewing, Bocce, and Hoagies!!!
Our fourth day of sewing for babies was tons of fun and everyone was very productive! From pants to overalls, students enjoyed sewing all crafts and tasks they chose. Some embarked on new projects while others finished up any sewing tasks left undone on day three. During lunch, we sat on the balcony and...
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March 30, 2016 We completed our part of the outdoor gazebo at the Casa del Niños by leveling the floor, which will remain a dirt floor until they get more funding to pour concrete, and then stamping it down to compact it. The poles that will hold up the ceiling beams we painted were...
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Learning salsa and bachata at Estilo Dance Studio
GYLI: Center for Environmental Transformation Update
Here we are at work in the greenhouse — and outside with the Center’s farmer, Dean....
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Asian Culture: Akshardam Arts & Culture Center
Today we learned about Hinduism and Indian Culture. We ventured out to Robbinsville, New Jersey for a divine experience at the Akshardam Arts & Culture Center. On arrival our vision was blessed with the beautifully crafted marble sculptures and designs. Everything was made of marble that was carved by hand in India, and every inch...
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GYLI: Center for Environmental Transformation
Today was an exciting day. We started out by playing spoons again! While we were playing Blythe spilled hot chocolate all over herself, so we had to work as a team to find her some clothes and to clean up the mess. After Blythe was settled, we went on the bus to Center for...
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Improv With Issues: Education & Sculptures
Today we tackled the first of several social issues we’ll explore this week: HIV/AIDS. After focusing with a warm up and activities, we clarified our knowledge about HIV/AIDS, including the history of the pandemic in the U.S. and the world. We watched the movie Philadelphia and gained an understanding of the prejudice surrounding HIV and the...
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