Intensive Learning @ MFS
The World At Your Fingertips
At the moment, it looks like we’ll see sun and temperatures in the upper 50s in Santa Fe. It is likely to be considerably cooler at night; Thursday night when we arrive it is likely to be in the 30s. We can wear our warm gear and leave room in our suitcases for other...
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Follow this link to a great graphic that tells you what you can bring in your carry-on luggage, and what you can’t. Please take a good look at it! It also has suggestions on how to pack efficiently: Carry-on Regulations (To open the link, click on the title of this post; when it opens,...
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Don’t forget a backpack of some sort. When we hike, you will need to carry water and lunch with you, and you’ll want your hands free. ...
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This Intensive Learning year our group will be traveling to local destinations to create ephemeral art that relates to the environment in which we are standing–from improv and street art to using trees to draw. Our three trips will include Philadelphia, Pakum Pond in the Pine Barrens and the beaches in Ocean City, NJ....
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Friday, March 21st Today, we volunteered at Perkins Center for the Arts in Collingswood. How did you contribute to this organization? How do you see your service impacting future students, campers, and visitors? Amanda & Hannah: Today we made decomposable plant holders, seed tape, and organized art supplies. The decomposable plants boxes were made of...
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Today we had our last meeting! Everyone is ready to go and excited to explore a new culture! 我们的 最后 一次 小组会！ 我们 准备 好了！中国，我们来了！...
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… is one possibility on our trip. Since we are going to be at higher elevations it is really important that everyone have a hat and use sunscreen. We will purchase a big bottle when we get out there, but you might bring a 3 oz. plastic bottle with you in your luggage. [All...
Continue readingWe had our meeting today to discuss some last-minute information for our trip such as safety guidelines and what to/not to pack. We are super excited – eight days left until departure....
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We met today for the first time to go over the program and to meet each other. Looking forward to getting started!...
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Soluxe Courtyard Hotel Beijing 北京阳光老宅院酒店 Hello Chengdu International Youth Hostel / Sim’s Cozy Courtyard Hostel 老宋国际青年旅舍...
Continue readingThis Intensive Learning examines the effect of environment on human behavior. We punish criminals by putting them in a locked room, inside a locked building, and we leave them there for a specified period of time. Prisons are the warehouses where people are supposed to change. As...
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Upcoming events: Habitat ReStore is moving to Maple Shade! Getting ready to get out into the world! ...
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Intensive Learning planning meeting: Wednesday, March 12 from 11:29-12:12 in the Moriuchi Room....
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Pack and weigh your bag early! Remember to leave space and weight allowance for souvenirs!...
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Passports and airline tickets are ready. Suitcases are being packed and we are including gifts for the wonderful families that will welcome us into their homes. At 6:00 am on Thursday our flight leaves for Costa Rica. Selva Verde Lodge Preview ...
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