Yikes. I havent written in forever, i promise i will keep up with my blog while on the ship!
Since the last time we talked i have signed up for classes and a couple trips so far
Foundations of International Business Day A 1045 - 1200
Consumer Behavior and Marketing Strategy Day B 1215 - 1330
Global Studies (Section 1) Day A 0920 - 1035
Stress Management Day A 1455 - 1610
So basically i have three classes on day A and one on day B. not too bad.
I also have recieved work study so i will be working in the administrative office as an assistant to basically doing just copying and sending people messages. I only have to do this one our per day only while we are at sea not in port which is awesome!
I have also signed up for four trips so far
I have signed up for swimming with dolphins in Manaus Brazil!!!! Also, doing a service visit and bringing kids of brazil to the zoo for the day to spend some fun time with them!
In India is the other trip i have signed up for, i am going to the welcome reception which is basically just welcoming to india and giving me a sari to wear and drawing henna all over my arms and tasting indian food and stuch. and then the lastttt trip i signed up for is the three day/2 night trip to THE TAJ MAHAL! <3 ya i am so excited its unbelievable!!!!
Right now i am starting to figure out exactly what i will be doing in South Africa and then once that is done i should have everything i want to do figured out for almost every country!!!
yay!
write back later! <3
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Finally starting to actually plan!!!
Alright. So basically i have been spending the last couple of days just going through each country and the field programs that SAS has to offer and decided which ones are possibilities and major things i want to do in each country! Here's what i have so far!
Dominica-
I plan to do a tour with a couple people from SAS. Basically just going hiking to waterfalls and snorkeling and such. I am SUPER excited for this!
Manuas, Brazil-
Not all to sure what i want to do here since I've heard there isn't much to do. SAS does not have field programs set up yet so when they do ill let you know what I'm thinking!
Ghana-
I am really excited about this one for some reason! I have a lot i want to see but as far as potential field programs i want to do...
-Mona monkeys and wli waterfalls (basically going to see a bunch of monkeys and then head to this gorgeous waterfall.
- habitat for humanity
- visit a orphanage
- village visit to someones house and see how they live
Cape town, South Africa-
I have a lot I want to do here!
- One day Safari **
- Cage dive with sharks!
- Sky Dive
- Visit table mountain, even if its just taking a car up there
- Visit Robben Island, I don't really want to do the field program there i would just like to go!
As for field programs..
- Wine production and Marketing (this would be for one of the courses i want to take, basically takes you through how the wine is made and how they sell the product and they allow you to do some wine tasting as well!)
- Operation Hunger
- Amy biehl service visit
(See i want to do a lot!)
Mauritius-
I SO wish we have more time hereeeee!!
-Catamaran and snorkeling
OR
- Adventure park and beach
I really want to explore Mauritius but i also want to spend some time on the beach and just relax. so I might not even do any programs at all and just catch a cab to the beach!
India-
- TAJ MAHAL (With SAS or by myself i DO NOT CARE i want to go so so so so so bad!! I have already seen Machu Picchu, one of the 7 wonders of the world, and i really want to add two more on there with the taj mahal and the great wall of China!) **
- I 100% want to do the welcome reception, which the description is in the first post! **
- Kancheepuram seems really cool to go see on my own too!
Singapore-
- The largest zoo in Asia
- Visit the children's home
- Sentosa at Sunset **
- Little India
Vietnam-
- Visit the Nike manufacturing plant and learn how they run their business
- Cao Dai Temple*
- I also really want to travel to Cambodia although that is a pretty expensive trip and will take up a lot of my time there
- I want to go see a lot of the war memorials and such.
Hong Kong-
- DISNEYLAND!!!!! ** (Doubt my mom will let me though)
- Go to a healthy living workshop where they teach you techniques to live healthy hong kong style
- Beijing is somewhere i REALLY want to go also
- Great wall ** I don't want to go with SAS though, i would like to at least just be able to see it even if its from a distance
Shanghai, China-
- Meet with Shanghai university students the first night
- Def. want to see the Jade Buddha temple, which is a hugeeee shrine of Buddha that my mom would love for me to get pictures of.
- Kindergarten visit
Kobe, Japan-
-Japanese tea ceremony, something I REALLY want to do while in Japan ever since i saw it on America's next top model!
- Kyoto ** This is a MUST
- Hiroshima, I really want to do this i just heard the museum is extremely graphic so I'm a little worried how I'd handle it
Yokohama, Japan-
- Mt. Fuji, At least just see it at a decent distance
- I think it would be really cool to do the seminar which teaches Americans or other foreigners to Japan how to adapt to the business world in Japan. It just seems really cool since i would like to do business internationally
- Cultural Tokyo AND Modern Tokyo***. I def want to see the difference between the two but the itinerary doesn't exactly tell you how long we are going to be in Kobe and in Yokohama, they combine the two so i Def. hope I can do both here and if not i will probably go to modern Tokyo.
-Sony Building, heard some really cool things about there!
Last stop- Hilo, Hawaii-
-Just explore for sure
- Skydive if i we can find a place and i don't do it in South Africa
- Rainbow Falls... Gorgeous water fall that I'm dying to see!
- Relaxxxx
I will also be staying a couple extra days in San Diego since i have never been to California before and have always wanted to! My mom is going to come and pick me up out there I believe and we are just oging to explore for a couple days! Yay!
So basically this is what i have come up with so far, just have to put some final touches on it. I am SO excited, ugh, its insane. Now lets just hope some miracle happens and i get work study and some scholarships so i can actually afford to go on this trip!!!
TTFN
Dominica-
I plan to do a tour with a couple people from SAS. Basically just going hiking to waterfalls and snorkeling and such. I am SUPER excited for this!
Manuas, Brazil-
Not all to sure what i want to do here since I've heard there isn't much to do. SAS does not have field programs set up yet so when they do ill let you know what I'm thinking!
Ghana-
I am really excited about this one for some reason! I have a lot i want to see but as far as potential field programs i want to do...
-Mona monkeys and wli waterfalls (basically going to see a bunch of monkeys and then head to this gorgeous waterfall.
- habitat for humanity
- visit a orphanage
- village visit to someones house and see how they live
Cape town, South Africa-
I have a lot I want to do here!
- One day Safari **
- Cage dive with sharks!
- Sky Dive
- Visit table mountain, even if its just taking a car up there
- Visit Robben Island, I don't really want to do the field program there i would just like to go!
As for field programs..
- Wine production and Marketing (this would be for one of the courses i want to take, basically takes you through how the wine is made and how they sell the product and they allow you to do some wine tasting as well!)
- Operation Hunger
- Amy biehl service visit
(See i want to do a lot!)
Mauritius-
I SO wish we have more time hereeeee!!
-Catamaran and snorkeling
OR
- Adventure park and beach
I really want to explore Mauritius but i also want to spend some time on the beach and just relax. so I might not even do any programs at all and just catch a cab to the beach!
India-
- TAJ MAHAL (With SAS or by myself i DO NOT CARE i want to go so so so so so bad!! I have already seen Machu Picchu, one of the 7 wonders of the world, and i really want to add two more on there with the taj mahal and the great wall of China!) **
- I 100% want to do the welcome reception, which the description is in the first post! **
- Kancheepuram seems really cool to go see on my own too!
Singapore-
- The largest zoo in Asia
- Visit the children's home
- Sentosa at Sunset **
- Little India
Vietnam-
- Visit the Nike manufacturing plant and learn how they run their business
- Cao Dai Temple*
- I also really want to travel to Cambodia although that is a pretty expensive trip and will take up a lot of my time there
- I want to go see a lot of the war memorials and such.
Hong Kong-
- DISNEYLAND!!!!! ** (Doubt my mom will let me though)
- Go to a healthy living workshop where they teach you techniques to live healthy hong kong style
- Beijing is somewhere i REALLY want to go also
- Great wall ** I don't want to go with SAS though, i would like to at least just be able to see it even if its from a distance
Shanghai, China-
- Meet with Shanghai university students the first night
- Def. want to see the Jade Buddha temple, which is a hugeeee shrine of Buddha that my mom would love for me to get pictures of.
- Kindergarten visit
Kobe, Japan-
-Japanese tea ceremony, something I REALLY want to do while in Japan ever since i saw it on America's next top model!
- Kyoto ** This is a MUST
- Hiroshima, I really want to do this i just heard the museum is extremely graphic so I'm a little worried how I'd handle it
Yokohama, Japan-
- Mt. Fuji, At least just see it at a decent distance
- I think it would be really cool to do the seminar which teaches Americans or other foreigners to Japan how to adapt to the business world in Japan. It just seems really cool since i would like to do business internationally
- Cultural Tokyo AND Modern Tokyo***. I def want to see the difference between the two but the itinerary doesn't exactly tell you how long we are going to be in Kobe and in Yokohama, they combine the two so i Def. hope I can do both here and if not i will probably go to modern Tokyo.
-Sony Building, heard some really cool things about there!
Last stop- Hilo, Hawaii-
-Just explore for sure
- Skydive if i we can find a place and i don't do it in South Africa
- Rainbow Falls... Gorgeous water fall that I'm dying to see!
- Relaxxxx
I will also be staying a couple extra days in San Diego since i have never been to California before and have always wanted to! My mom is going to come and pick me up out there I believe and we are just oging to explore for a couple days! Yay!
So basically this is what i have come up with so far, just have to put some final touches on it. I am SO excited, ugh, its insane. Now lets just hope some miracle happens and i get work study and some scholarships so i can actually afford to go on this trip!!!
TTFN
Friday, July 30, 2010
First steps to the greatest journey of my life
For all of you who dont know what Semester at Sea is, heres a little bit of info about it. Basically its a circumnavigation around the world by ship to 11 different countries (at least my trip is) while taking college courses for credit. In shorter words, a college on a cruise ship. I will be setting sail on January 12th, 2011 and words cannot describe how happy i am to be able to do this. Here is my itinerary for the big trip
Nassau, Bahamas
Rosseau, Dominica
Manaus, Brazil
Takoradi, Ghana
Cape Town, South Africa
Port Louis, Mauritius
Chennai, India
Singapore
Ho Chi Minh, City, Viet Nam
Hong Kong/Shanghai, China
Kobe/Yokohama, Japan
Hilo, Hawaii
San Diego, CA USA
Sounds great right? Basically what you do is you take 12-15 credits while on the ship. Im looking at the marine biology course since that is my dream job but also being practical and taking a lot of business courses. I am really curious in one psych course though so we will see how that goes! But an awesome thing about it is that you only take classes while your on the ship. So when your in port, which can be like 7 days at some places, you dont have ANY class for that entire time. Except there is a couple where you have classes for 7 days straight, i think there is even one where i'll have class for 10 days straight. YIKES! But it will be totally worth it.
While in port, you can do trips with Semester at Sea or do your own exploring, which im sure my mom doesnt want me doing since i could get stolen and become some sex slave in africa or something. But basically SAS gives field programs that you can sign up for (which are also pretty pricey for most) but you can go with the people on the trip and have a legit tour and such. For example, in India i really want to do the welcome ceremony. This is what the SAS website says about this program...
WELCOME RECEPTION
This is an excellent opportunity to meet Indian students, experience a traditional dance
performance, and enjoy Indian snacks. You will travel by motorcoach to the
reception area where you will be given a traditional welcome with sari-clad ladies
offering flower-buds, applying kum-kum (red dot or sandalwood paste on the
forehead), and sprinkling rose water. Enjoy mingling with the invited guests from
local colleges in the outdoor atmosphere of a local fair. Along with sampling the
tempting snacks, you may learn how to tie a sari, have a design painted on your hand
with henna paste, and observe a Bharata Natyam dance demonstration. Bharata
Natyam is the subtle and sophisticated dance-art of Tamil Nadu. It is a dynamic and
very precise style of dance. The dancer presents a story at several levels of meaning
using a variety of complex body postures and movements, hand and arm gestures, and
facial expressions. A dancer needs substantial knowledge and appreciation of the
thematic and philosophical content of Indian myth and legend as well as a thorough
grounding in technical skill. The meaning of a portion of the dance will be interpreted
for you and some of the movements, gestures, and facial expressions will be
explained. You will also have the opportunity to buy Indian clothing and costume
jewelry. (PRICE: $34)
Pretty decently price. But then there is the Taj Mahal which i HAVE to see when i go there except through SAS is a pretty penny....
DELHI/AGRA - TAJ MAHAL TRIPS (THREE DAYS/TWO NIGHTS)
For many years, travelers from around the world have visited the
historical city of Agra to visit one of the world’s most
breathtaking sights – the Taj Mahal. The Moghul Emperor
Shahjahan married Mumtaz Mahal, who bore him fourteen
children. She died in childbirth while Shahjahan was waging a
battle campaign. Grief stricken, he vowed to build her a memorial
surpassing in beauty anything the world had ever seen. It was this
love that built the splendid Taj Mahal. You will also visit Agra
Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. Agra Fort was the flourishing center of
the Moghul dynasty created by four successive emperors, a
perfectly preserved Moghul City at the height of the empire's
splendor. Fatehpur Sikri is a silent and petrified sandstone city
where time has stood still for the last four hundred years.
According to legend, Emperor Akbar built this new and splendid city after saint Shaikh Salim Chisti foretold the birth of Akbar's son and heir. Fatehpur Sikri was later abandoned, probably due to difficulties with the water supply.
Its red sandstone palaces are still in a remarkable state of preservation. In addition to visiting the Taj Mahal and the sites of Agra, you will have an orientation tour of New and Old Delhi. Some of the following sites will be included:
(1) Humayun's Tomb, a forerunner of the ornate Mughal style of architecture later perfected in the Taj Mahal; (2) Qutub Minar, a 234-foot-high fluted minaret of the 13th century; (3) a drive along the ceremonial avenue, Rajpath, past India Gate (the War Memorial), Parliament House, the Secretariat Buildings and the official residence of the President of India; (4) the Red Fort in Old Delhi, once the most opulent fort and palace of the Mughal Empire; (5) Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque, built by Emperor Shahjahan in the 17th century; (6) Birla Temple; (7) a Sikh Gurdwara; (8) a Baha'i House of Worship; (9) Chadni Chowk, the colorful market; (10) Gandhi Museum and Memorial Hall (11) Palika Bazaar. (PRICE: $1,144)
Tough decision right? This is basically what my whole summer has been is reading up on every country, figuring out what exactly it is that i want to do and when. Ah! Oh and trying to make enough money to be able to freaking go!! It's not cheap to say the least but i know it will be the best experience of my life. And not to mention, im going with one of my best friends Kristen Desimoneeee!!!! We will be on Deck 3 inside which is the third cheapest room. Just like a typical cruise ship. tiny. but at least we can share clothes and save a little bit of space! AHhh im sooooooo exciteddd!!!
Heres the website in case you want to browse!!
Semester at SEAAAAA!!
Be letting you know what i start to plan out for my trip soon.
Peace and Blessingggss!
Nassau, Bahamas
Rosseau, Dominica
Manaus, Brazil
Takoradi, Ghana
Cape Town, South Africa
Port Louis, Mauritius
Chennai, India
Singapore
Ho Chi Minh, City, Viet Nam
Hong Kong/Shanghai, China
Kobe/Yokohama, Japan
Hilo, Hawaii
San Diego, CA USA
Sounds great right? Basically what you do is you take 12-15 credits while on the ship. Im looking at the marine biology course since that is my dream job but also being practical and taking a lot of business courses. I am really curious in one psych course though so we will see how that goes! But an awesome thing about it is that you only take classes while your on the ship. So when your in port, which can be like 7 days at some places, you dont have ANY class for that entire time. Except there is a couple where you have classes for 7 days straight, i think there is even one where i'll have class for 10 days straight. YIKES! But it will be totally worth it.
While in port, you can do trips with Semester at Sea or do your own exploring, which im sure my mom doesnt want me doing since i could get stolen and become some sex slave in africa or something. But basically SAS gives field programs that you can sign up for (which are also pretty pricey for most) but you can go with the people on the trip and have a legit tour and such. For example, in India i really want to do the welcome ceremony. This is what the SAS website says about this program...
WELCOME RECEPTION
This is an excellent opportunity to meet Indian students, experience a traditional dance
performance, and enjoy Indian snacks. You will travel by motorcoach to the
reception area where you will be given a traditional welcome with sari-clad ladies
offering flower-buds, applying kum-kum (red dot or sandalwood paste on the
forehead), and sprinkling rose water. Enjoy mingling with the invited guests from
local colleges in the outdoor atmosphere of a local fair. Along with sampling the
tempting snacks, you may learn how to tie a sari, have a design painted on your hand
with henna paste, and observe a Bharata Natyam dance demonstration. Bharata
Natyam is the subtle and sophisticated dance-art of Tamil Nadu. It is a dynamic and
very precise style of dance. The dancer presents a story at several levels of meaning
using a variety of complex body postures and movements, hand and arm gestures, and
facial expressions. A dancer needs substantial knowledge and appreciation of the
thematic and philosophical content of Indian myth and legend as well as a thorough
grounding in technical skill. The meaning of a portion of the dance will be interpreted
for you and some of the movements, gestures, and facial expressions will be
explained. You will also have the opportunity to buy Indian clothing and costume
jewelry. (PRICE: $34)
Pretty decently price. But then there is the Taj Mahal which i HAVE to see when i go there except through SAS is a pretty penny....
DELHI/AGRA - TAJ MAHAL TRIPS (THREE DAYS/TWO NIGHTS)
For many years, travelers from around the world have visited the
historical city of Agra to visit one of the world’s most
breathtaking sights – the Taj Mahal. The Moghul Emperor
Shahjahan married Mumtaz Mahal, who bore him fourteen
children. She died in childbirth while Shahjahan was waging a
battle campaign. Grief stricken, he vowed to build her a memorial
surpassing in beauty anything the world had ever seen. It was this
love that built the splendid Taj Mahal. You will also visit Agra
Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. Agra Fort was the flourishing center of
the Moghul dynasty created by four successive emperors, a
perfectly preserved Moghul City at the height of the empire's
splendor. Fatehpur Sikri is a silent and petrified sandstone city
where time has stood still for the last four hundred years.
According to legend, Emperor Akbar built this new and splendid city after saint Shaikh Salim Chisti foretold the birth of Akbar's son and heir. Fatehpur Sikri was later abandoned, probably due to difficulties with the water supply.
Its red sandstone palaces are still in a remarkable state of preservation. In addition to visiting the Taj Mahal and the sites of Agra, you will have an orientation tour of New and Old Delhi. Some of the following sites will be included:
(1) Humayun's Tomb, a forerunner of the ornate Mughal style of architecture later perfected in the Taj Mahal; (2) Qutub Minar, a 234-foot-high fluted minaret of the 13th century; (3) a drive along the ceremonial avenue, Rajpath, past India Gate (the War Memorial), Parliament House, the Secretariat Buildings and the official residence of the President of India; (4) the Red Fort in Old Delhi, once the most opulent fort and palace of the Mughal Empire; (5) Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque, built by Emperor Shahjahan in the 17th century; (6) Birla Temple; (7) a Sikh Gurdwara; (8) a Baha'i House of Worship; (9) Chadni Chowk, the colorful market; (10) Gandhi Museum and Memorial Hall (11) Palika Bazaar. (PRICE: $1,144)
Tough decision right? This is basically what my whole summer has been is reading up on every country, figuring out what exactly it is that i want to do and when. Ah! Oh and trying to make enough money to be able to freaking go!! It's not cheap to say the least but i know it will be the best experience of my life. And not to mention, im going with one of my best friends Kristen Desimoneeee!!!! We will be on Deck 3 inside which is the third cheapest room. Just like a typical cruise ship. tiny. but at least we can share clothes and save a little bit of space! AHhh im sooooooo exciteddd!!!
Heres the website in case you want to browse!!
Semester at SEAAAAA!!
Be letting you know what i start to plan out for my trip soon.
Peace and Blessingggss!
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