Intensive Learning @ MFS
The World At Your Fingertips
Today we arrived at our destination: Granada, Spain. The trip was long, but along the way we got a glimpse of the beautiful scenery in this country. When we finally got to Fundación Escuela de Solidaridad, our home for the next few days, we had time...
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Our Intensive Learning journey started with a 7-hour flight to Frankfurt from Philadelphia International Airport. After a typically efficient German welcome, we were off in our tour bus with our new friend and guide, Lynn. She gave us a brief introduction to the city of Frankfurt, and immediately let us roam around the Frankfurt...
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3.24.16 and 3.25.16 We all met at MFS at 5:00am to catch the bus to the airport. Upon arrival we unloaded the bus and proceeded to check our bags. We then walked through security and to our gate. With 2 hours until departure we all split up to find food. After breakfast we all...
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“I chose this trip because I like doing global service.” “I am looking forward to a new culture.” “I am very excited to see a way of life different than my own and see the nature of Nicaragua.” “I chose to go to Nicaragua because last year I went to Costa Rica, and I...
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It was great to finally get a chance to see our group together. Fun facts: 50% of us chose blue as our favorite color, and the most popular favorite food was ice cream (5 out of 16 votes). After introductions, we watched a slide show to learn a bit more about the Bayshore Center...
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Just a few more days and we’ll be off to explore San Francisco and the tech companies in the Bay Area. ...
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“This is so cool!” said a quilting student as she sewed on a machine for the first time. Our group met for the first time today in our sunny room in the Greenleaf where we unpacked our sewing machines and practiced on paper before we begin to sew in earnest next week. Our schedule...
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Welcome! – Dress each day for canine encounters; sneakers are advised. – Fill out and have your parents sign the THREE release waivers that were distributed today. – Bring in $10 for CI T-shirts if you wish to purchase. – Check your school e-mail for snack assignments. – Get pumped for a week of...
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Here we are choosing fabric for our first project, a reversible bib. We have learned the difference between types of fabrics, how to place a pattern on fabric, and how to cut fabric with a pattern. In addition, we got a quick lesson on threading machines, so we are ready to begin sewing on...
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There is a ton of positive energy among the SJ Service crew. Everyone has been briefed on all the different ways we will be serving South Jersey communities next week and the snack request list has been made — we are definitely ready to go. Stay tuned for our blog post on Monday, which...
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After departing ahead of schedule from MFS, we got through security in record time. We are the first flight of the day in the international terminal, so the airport is quiet and peaceful. Surely this is a good omen for a great trip. . ...
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Welcome to the Pine Barrens 2016 IL Blog! We met as a group today to discuss our week’s activities, which will include: guided hikes through the Pines with resident ecology experts, a visit to a cranberry bog, a visit to a wildlife refuge, and so much more! We asked our group what they would...
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Looking forward to exploring Taller Puertorriqueño, Southwark Elementary School, Casa Monarca, and more … MFS Spanish IL!...
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We are so excited to explore issues, improv, and Starbucks. We’re looking forward to getting to work with professional actors in Philly, building trust and community, and getting out of our comfort zones. Stay tuned for updates next week as we play games, learn new techniques, and dive into important issues....
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We all met for the first time. Present were AJ and Brad, Mia and Eli, Alex and Katy, Ian and David, Charles, Edward and Josh, oh, and of course, Newman and Thomson. We got our marching orders, scheduled blogging and snack, and braced for our first adventure at the romantic and brackish Palmyra Cove. Maybe the...
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