Intensive Learning @ MFS
The World At Your Fingertips
This Wednesday that we spent with the pre-school at MFS was full of emotions and learning experiences, as well as moments that helped to spark creativity in both divisions. One group spent a lot of time discussing boundaries along with working on our stop motion movies, making sure everyone felt comfortable and safe in...
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By Chloe Marshall and Livia Kam On Wednesday, March 26, Low and Slow started the day off strong by uncovering the barbacoa pit and unloading eight large pieces of pork that had been marinating underground all night. A group then began filling the pit. Inside, the lamb meat was hand-pulled and re-packaged for lunch...
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We started off the day with a nice morning sunrise run through the streets of Florence. After this run we boarded the bus for a four-hour bus ride down to Roma. We made a quick stop at the Auto Grill for a snack and bathroom break. When we first laid eyes on the Colosseum,...
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Day 5: Porto By Kyra & Sophia We started our day early, waking up around 6 in the morning to catch our train to Porto, known for its creation and exportation of port wine. After grabbing a simple breakfast, we began our three-hour journey. The time passed quickly as we grabbed snacks and slept....
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Day 4: Sintra/Cascais By Ethan, Drew, Matthew In the morning, we took a bus ride to Sintra, a beautiful, small, hilly town of 15-20,000 people about 45 minutes away from Lisbon. First, we visited the Palacio Nacional de Sintra, which was originally constructed with traditional Islamic architecture in the 10th century. The palace was...
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Day 6: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 By Jason and Nolan I (Jason) woke everyone up at around 6:45 a.m. Like yesterday, breakfast was served at around 8:00 a.m. Breakfast consisted of many things, including some toasted white bread, jams, juices, water, beautifully scrambled eggs, some cereals, and a variety of fruits. Personally, I ate...
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After a spirited bus ride, we arrived at the Princeton-Blairstown Center ready to have some fun. We dropped off our stuff, met our guides, and played a variety of games to get warmed up as small teams that we’ll stick with throughout our time here. We enjoyed a nourishing lunch in the heated dining...
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By Jenetta We began the morning bright and early with a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, sitting in a peaceful and intimate setting as we learned to make authentic matcha. We watched a tea master prepare matcha with precision before enjoying her creation alongside small Japanese pastries. Afterward, we visited a temple, admiring its exterior...
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By Maya DeAndrea Today marked our second and final day in Florence and the Tuscany region. After breakfast, we set off into the city for a guided walking tour of Florence with a local guide. Throughout our tour, we learned about different architectural feats, artistic works, and historical achievements woven into the design of...
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By Ida, Gabby, Ali TravelTo start the day off we had breakfast very early at 7 a.m. in order to be packed and ready to leave our hotel. We had such a great time spending our first couple of days in Granada touring and visiting amazing historical sites. As we said our goodbyes to...
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We took some bagged lunches on the bus and continued our way to Denali. As we arrived at Denali we all met up with park ranger and MFS alumni, Chris Grahn. He guided us through the national park where we encountered great views and a willow ptarmigan, the Alaskan state bird. We had seen...
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For our penultimate day in Orlando, we started the day early with the breakfast service. Ben and Willie killed it helping in the dish room, while East bussed and Alex, Aami, Jenaya, Lucas, and Josh served on the breakfast hot food line. Mr. Brunswick and Ms. LuBrant greeted people as they entered. After our...
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Hello, and welcome to day three of Thriving Now and Beyond! Today was probably the busiest day yet, so there’s a lot to cover. Without further ado, let’s begin! We began our day by “touring” The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), however, we only did a self-guided tour in addition to an info session,...
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We started off our day preparing and slicing various vegetables (tomatos, zucchini, eggplant, and yellow bell peppers) for our ratatouille! While half of us helped Madame Bonnemaiso cut and cook the ratatouille, others helped Li Lao Shi (Teacher Li) prepare chicken breast and wings for our Chinese sweet and sour chicken. After we cooked...
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For our third full day in Japan, we spent time learning about magnetic levitating trains, visiting a traditional Japanese town, and getting recharged in nature along with seeing Mount Fuji! While initially boarding the bus and settling into our seats, we watched a Studio Ghibli movie called Castle in the Sky. Though we mostly...
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