education – Intensive Learning @ MFS

Team Museum Wraps It Up

March 31, 2017April 2, 2017Blog Editor

We have finished a wonderful week of intellectual explorations. Thank you to everyone!...

A Visit to the Pine Island Cranberry Co!

April 1, 2016April 1, 2016Pine Barrens

On the final day of our journeys through the Pine Barrens, our group visited the Pine Island Cranberry Company in Washington, NJ. Once there, we learned about the history of cranberry farming in New Jersey. We were welcomed by employees of the company, including Stefanie and Mike Haines, and learned about the beginning of...

Apple, Google, and the Computer History Museum

April 1, 2016April 1, 2016Blog Editor

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...

GYLI: Center for Environmental Transformation Update

March 31, 2016March 31, 2016Blog Editor

Here we are at work in the greenhouse — and outside with the Center’s farmer, Dean....

Asian Culture: Akshardam Arts & Culture Center

March 31, 2016March 31, 2016Blog Editor

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...

Facebook, Tesla and Stanford University

March 30, 2016March 31, 2016Blog Editor

Another exciting day, today we explored Facebook and learned all about what it’s like to be an employee there and how to become one. We were also treated to lunch in the courtyard of their incredible campus. We then went to the Tesla showroom to learn about the technology behind a Tesla car! The...

Sacred Spaces: Philadelphia Sikh Society and Christ Church

March 30, 2016April 15, 2016Philly Sacred Spaces

We started the day off bright and early with a bus ride to Upper Darby. We ventured to the Philadelphia Sikh Society and learned about their culture in the Gurdwara Sahib. As a group, we were welcomed with open arms by our friendly Sikh guides. We enjoyed wonderful Indian snacks and after that, we...

MFSpanish: Visiting a Bilingual School

March 30, 2016March 30, 2016Blog Editor

Today we helped in a bilingual class of kindergarteners and first graders. They were so cute. It was a lot of fun to talk to them in Spanish. We headed off to Philadelphia to visit Southwark, an elementary school introducing a bilingual program. We helped out with kindergarten and first graders who were doing...

Global Youth Leadership: Bread and Soup, Together

March 29, 2016March 29, 2016Blog Editor

Today in GYLI, our primary focus was religious plurality. We started off the day by practicing some yoga and stretches to warm up our bodies. We then discussed the multicultural identities of the students at MFS and demonstrated our thoughts and ideas onto puzzle pieces. We decorated the puzzle as well as observed and...

Asian Culture: Kung Fu and Drumming in Chinatown

March 29, 2016March 29, 2016Blog Editor

~ Yesterday we learned about Kung Fu, drumming, and traditional dragon dancing ~ We finally enjoyed a nice meal at Sakuza, a Chinese restaurant! ~ Quote of the Day- “I’m learning so much.”-Julia ~ “Raw chicken, raw experience.”- Anonymous Source Today we’re going to the Philadelphia Museum of Art to learn about Korean culture. We...

Sacred Spaces Day One: Service at Manna and Introduction to the Interfaith Center of Philly

March 28, 2016March 28, 2016Philly Sacred Spaces

We spent our morning at MANNA making nutritious meals for people who are ill and unable to do so for themselves. We met out guide Andrew who introduced us to our interfaith encounters through a team activity and an overview of a week of encounters and workshops. Some of the experiences we are the...

Global Youth Leadership Institute, Day One

March 28, 2016March 28, 2016Blog Editor

Our first day of GYLI was great. We had a lot of fun playing games and doing activities. Today we talked about the 5Cs: character, context, culture, color, and class. We also took a test to find out what type of personality we would be. You could be a guardian, artisan, rational, and idealist....