Last year my sister graduated from high school. Every graduating class has this after graduation party called "project grad", and they have random drawings for giveaways. My sister ended up winning a GoPro, and she has used it to make some amazing videos. When I'm home for Easter this weekend, I plan on grabbing it. I want to get used to how it works before we leave. I plan on … [Read more...] about GoPro
I went into Ms. Pham office a while back to talk about this Study Away trip and the best class to enroll in for credit. However, we got off topic and started talking about all the activities she had for the trip. I asked her about the Maldives portion of the trip and the plans she had for us while in this country. I found out we would be going to an island called Fulidhoo. We … [Read more...] about Fulidhoo
As the day approaches I get increasingly excited and nervous about the adventures we will encounter. One of the things I'm most nervous about is the long plane ride. I have been looking at blogs and articles that list tips for surviving the long hours. One of the articles I found most beneficial is www.busninessinsider.com/how-to-surviv-a-long-haul-flight-2015-8. One tip that I … [Read more...] about Flight
After selecting this Study Away trip, I looked at the proposed itinerary and became increasingly excited for all the activities. The one that really caught my attention was the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. I decided to visit their website and get a better idea of what we would be doing there. I noticed that there were a couple different activities throughout the day; milk … [Read more...] about Elephant Orphanage
I've never had a problem packing for international trips, but this one is a bit harder for me. I'm still unsure about the exact requirements for women's dress in Sri Lanka and the Maldives. In order to get a better idea of what to pack, I've been looking at some reviews posted by women who have traveled to these countries. So far, I have seen that a sarong is an absolute must. … [Read more...] about Packing