The Participant Checklist
Before participants can begin their packing, there are other things that need to be cleared off of a checklist to participate in our March 2012 trip to Rwanda and Tanzania. Passport. For all… Continue reading
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Travel Tips for the Wise
When travelling internationally, either in a group or on your own, it is important to have a few travel tips to follow. Here are some of the ones that William Penn University is… Continue reading
Tanzania Visa/ Meeting #3
Getting your visa for Tanzania is a tricky process. Not only do you have to send you passport through the mail (nerve racking) you have to complete a confusing form. The worst part… Continue reading
London portion of the trip.
Given that we have a seven-hour layover in London on our way to Rwanda and Tanzania, our group has been discussing the pros and cons of various actions – such as doing one… Continue reading
What is known in week 4?
Week 4 marks not only the fourth time our trip participants have met as a group but it also marks the halfway point of our meetings before the March 3rd to 14th trip. … Continue reading
Weather woes?
Not quite – unless it decides to rain a lot! Rwanda is a country that has relatively mild weather the entire year, with temperatures usually staying in the 50-90 degrees Farenheit range. During… Continue reading
Alternative Spring Break
The middle of Africa is not the first place that is thought of for a spring break trip. Usually spring break locations are places such as Mexico, Miami, Florida, and South Padre, Texas.… Continue reading
The Final 30 Days
During the final 30 days before our trip’s departure, there is a lot to do! Each participant is working on finishing their required vaccinations and Tanzania visa packets – most of which were… Continue reading
The Travel
In addition to the weekly meetings before the trip, our group will be meeting one final time on Monday, March 26th, to reflect on our trip experience. The trip itself will last eleven days, from… Continue reading
Suggested Learning
For those who are interested in joining the trip participants through our learning in readings and videos as we prepare ourselves for the trip experience, take a look at this list. (Some of… Continue reading