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IMPACT OPPORTUNITY FIELD PROGRAMS IMPACT opportunities are SAS Field Programs which

offer a unique cultural insight into the host country

through people-to-people interaction, non-

governmental organization visits, homestays and

service opportunities.

Like the overall Semester at Sea experience itself, one

of the IMPACT program’s major strengths is its

comparative nature. Students can learn best practices

of volunteering by visiting different countries and

seeing how different societies and cultures deal with

pressing social issues.

These programs have the power to create genuine,

cross-cultural friendships and inspire SAS students to

envision the possibilities of what they could do and to

realize their own potential for change in the world.

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Table of Contents JAPAN (Yokohama & Kobe) .............................................................................................................................. 4

YOK 106-201 IMPACT: Japanese Home Visit ................................................................................................... 4

YOK 107-201 Zen Temple Experience with Monks on Kamakura Half-Day ....................... 4

KOB 203-502 IMPACT: Mountaintop Temple Retreat 2 days/1 night ........... 5

CHINA (Shanghai & Hong Kong)

SHA 108-101 IMPACT: HOME VISIT AND COOKING WITH A FAMILY Half-Day ..................... 6

HKG 112-202 IMPACT: SAS Exclusive - Ocean Recovery Junk Boat Tour Half-Day ..................... 7

VIETNAM ....................................................................................................................................................... 8

HCM 303-201 IMPACT: TEMPLES & EGBOK SERVICE VISIT 3 days/2 nights ........ 8

HCM 307-401 IMPACT: Mekong Delta Explorer 3 days/2 nights ................................................................. 9

HCM 128-401 IMPACT: Wildlife Sanctuary & Disabled Children’s Center Full-Day..................... 9

HCM 201-501 IMPACT: Homestay In Coconut Grove 2 days/1 night ....... 11

HCM 113-601 IMPACT: Dieu Giac Pagoda & Orphanage Visit .................................. Half-Day 12

BURMA .............................................................................................................................................................. 12

RAN 111-301 IMPACT: Meditation & Food Donation Half-Day ................ 12

RAN 103-401 IMPACT: Twante Tour Full-Day ................. 13

RAN 113-501 IMPACT: Thanlyin Local Life & Suhtoopan Orphanage Service Visit Half-Day ................ 14

RAN 119-601 IMPACT: Novication Ceremony Half-Day ................ 14

INDIA

KOC 105-103 IMPACT: Welcome Reception Evening ................ 15

KOC 117-201 IMPACT: Missionaries Of Charity Half-Day ................ 16

KOC 201-301 IMPACT: Keralan Homestay 2 days/1 night ...... 17

KOC 119-401 IMPACT: Kumbalanghi Village Visit & Highlights Of Kochi Full Day ............... 17

KOC 102-501 IMPACT: Chendamangalam Village Program Full Day ............... 18

KOC 107-601 IMPACT: Janseva Shishu Bhavan Full Day .............. 17

SOUTH AFRICA .................................................................................................................................................. 19

CAP 109-102 IMPACT: Khayalitsha Township Half-Day ............. 18

CAP 145-201 IMPACT: Through the Eyes of a Farmer Half-Day ............... 20

CAP 203-202 IMPACT: Township Homestay – Group A 2 days/ 1 night 1920

CAP 110-301 IMPACT: Baphumelele Orphanage & Township by Bicyle Half-Day ............... 21

CAP 203-302 MPACT: Township Homestay – Group B 2 days/1 night ..... 22

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CAP 131-402 IMPACT: Langa Township & Happy Feet Half-Day ........... 23

CAP 121-501 IMPACT: Township Church and Xhosa Cultural Cooking Tour Full-Day ........... 24

CAP 113-601 IMPACT: Amy Biehl Foundation Trust Full-Day ........... 25

CAP 144-401 IMPACT: Service Visit: TOMS Shoe Distribution & Rotary International Full-Day ............ 25

NAMIBIA ...................................................................................................................................................... 26

WAL 103 102 IMPACT: Mondesa Township – Group A & B Half-Day .......... 25

WAL 301 201 IMPACT: Safari to Himba Settlement 3 days/2 nights ... 26

WAL 202 202 IMPACT: Mondesa Township Overnight – Group A & B 2 days/1 night ... 27

MOROCCO

CAS 111-103 IMPACT: Evening with a Moroccan Family Evening .............. 28

CAS 206-201 IMPACT: Children of Marrakech 2 days/1 night ... 28

CAS 112-502 IMPACT: Orphanage Visit Half-Day ............. 29

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Tuesday, 27 January – Yokohama

IMPORTANT: If you registered in one of the following courses, you have a field lab on this day.

Do not make any other travel plans as this is a designated class day in port for your course.

SOC 3595 102 Michelle Camacho Methods of Social Inquiry

RELG 1005 501 Hugh Flick World Religions (section 1)

ENWR 1559 501 Colleen Kinder Travel Writing (section 1)

SEMS 3500 103 Phillip Kolbe International Finance

SEMS 3500 105 Jessica Roberts Journalism and Globalization

EAST 3559 John Shepherd/Lili Dong Sino-American Relations (half day w/ Shanghai)

YOK-106-201 IMPACT: Japanese Home Visit Full-Day

STANDARD PRICE Early Booking

Adult $33 $29

Child N/A N/A

TIME

Date Time

Depart January 27 1000

Return January 27 1700

HIGHLIGHTS

Personal experience with a Japanese

family

MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 3

MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 6

The purpose of this home

visit, sponsored by a

Yokohama volunteer

organization, is to give you an

opportunity to experience daily

life in Japan by spending a few hours with a

Japanese family. You will have the chance to

go with a small group (2-4 individuals) to engage in in-depth personal and

intellectual exchanges with your hosts, who will meet you at the ship. Out-of-

pocket expenses may range from ¥1,500 to ¥2,500 (approximately US $20 to

$30) to cover expenses incurred during the day. Please remember to bring a

small gift to your host family (possibly a box of sweets or a memento from your

home city or school).

Please note: Out of respect to the host families, cancellations will not be

acceptable. Walking shoes and some spending money are suggested.

YOK 107-201 Zen Temple Experience with Monks on Kamakura Half-Day


Adult $ 39 $37

Child $17 $15

TIME

Date Time

Depart January 27 1200


HIGHLIGHTS

Zen Temple experience with monks

Japanese tea and light snack


MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 30

Meet your senior volunteer guides for a

short, 15 minute lecture about the Zen form

of meditation. Then, travel by train to

Kamkura (about 1 hour) for this unique

opportunity to participate in a Zen

meditation led by Zen monks. Kamakura

was the capital of Japan from 1185-1333.

The rule of Japan had effectively passed

from the imperial family and the nobles

represented by the Fujiwaras to the samurai. When they moved the capital away

from Kyoto, they also patronized new forms of Buddhism, particularly Zen and

Pure Land. Afterwards, enjoy Japanese green tea and confectionary

before returning to the ship (train tickets, tea and light snack

included in cost of program but bring extra Yen if you wish to

purchase lunch).

Please note: previous voyagers recommend to eat lunch BEFORE you go.

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Kobe, Japan



SEMS 3500-101 June Cotte Consumer Behavior

Day 2: Friday, 30 January

KOB 203-502 IMPACT: Mountaintop Temple Retreat 2 days/1 night

Spend two days reflecting on your time in Japan with this truly

unique experience! Mount Koya (Koya-san) is the center of

Shingon Buddhism, an important sect introduced to Japan in

805 by Kobo Daishi (also known as Kukai), one of Japan's

most significant religious figures. A small, secluded temple

town has developed around the sect's headquarters on Koyasan's wooded

mountaintop.

Kobo Daishi began construction on the original Garan temple complex in 826

after wandering the country for years. Since then, over one hundred temples

have sprung up along the streets of Koyasan. The most important among them

are Kongobuji, the head temple of Shingon Buddhism, and Okunoin, the site of

Kobo Daishi's mausoleum. Koya-san and the surrounding area is a UNESCO

World Heritage Site.

Travel by coach (3 hours) to Koyasan. Upon arrival, your English-speaking guide

will walk you around the main sites to provide insight into Buddhism and its

influence on Japan. Spend the evening at a shukubo, Buddhist temple lodging

and enjoy a dinner of shojin ryori, traditional vegetarian Buddhist cuisine. You

MAY also be able to participate in a zen meditation session with the monks (this

is highly dependent on the schedule of the monks and cannot be guaranteed).

The next day, wake up early to watch the monks holding their daily prayers. You

will then take a walking tour of Japan’s largest cemetery and the mausoleum of

the founder of Shingon Buddhism, Kobo Daishi. The 2km walk to the mausoleum

takes you past 200,000 tombstones, belonging to feudal lords, prominent monks

and well known Japanese companies.

“It was incredible. We got to see first-hand the role of Buddhism in the Japanese culture.” Hayley, Spring ‘14

See the Blog Post from 2014’s Casey Hudetz, “Finding Peace on Top of a Mountain”

PLEASE NOTE: Mt. Koya is a mountain area, please wear appropriate warm clothing. Please wear very conservative clothes

appropriate to the TEMPLE. Toilet and bathroom facilities at the temple lodging will be shared.

Itinerary

Day 1 (D)

Travel to Mt. Koya to visit main temples and sites

Dinner and overnight at a temple lodge

Day 2 (B)

Wake up EARLY to attend monk’s daily prayers

Okunoin walking tour

Transfer back to ship


Adult $313 $298

Child $156 $149

TIME

Date Time

Depart January 30 NOON


HIGHLIGHTS

Visit one of Japan’s ‘most mystic places’

Learn about Buddhism & monks’ daily

lives

REGISTRATION DEADLINE DEC 15



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Shanghai, China

IMPORTANT: If you are registered in one of the following courses then you have a field lab on this day.


SPAN 3040 101 Maria Alegre-Gonzalez Business Spanish

BIOL 1559 501 Sal Genovese Marine Biology (section 1)

ARTS 1000-501 Grace Kim Drawing at Sea (Section 1)

ENWR 1559 502 Colleen Kinder Travel Writing (section 2)

SEMS 2500-103 Susan Müller Global Business Ethics

ARH 2500 Lisa Schrenk Experiencing World Architecture

PLIR 1010 Krista Wiegand International Relations

EAST 3559 Lili Dong/John Shepherd Sino-American Relations (half day w/ Yokohama)

Day 1: Tuesday, February 3 SHA 108-101 IMPACT: HOME VISIT AND COOKING WITH A FAMILY Half-Day

This trip will provide a

unique opportunity to

observe and experience

aspects of everyday life

for a Shanghai family.

You will travel by motor

coach to a residential

community where you will visit a free

market and see where local people shop

for their food each day. After a briefing at

the Neighborhood Committee, you will

break into groups of eight to visit a local

family.

You will learn the art of Chinese cooking while helping your host prepare lunch

that you will all enjoy together. In the afternoon, you will visit an Elder People

Club to interact with the residents during their leisure hours when they sing and

dance. You are welcome to join in the activities!


Adult $81 $77

Child $40 $38

TIME

Date Time

Depart February 3 0800

Return February 3 1400

HIGHLIGHTS

Visit local residential community

Learn the art of Chinese cooking while

helping your host prepare lunch

Visit a Elder People Club

Lunch included



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Hong Kong, China

IMPORTANT: If you are registered in one of the following courses then you have a field lab on this day.


SEMS 3500 501 June Cotte International Marketing [Group 1]

PLIR 3500 102 Howard Ernst Global Environmental Politics

BIOL 1559 502 Sal Genovese Marine Biology (section 2)

ENMC 3500 Margery Sabin Modern World Fiction

ENWR 2600 Matthew Silva Fiction Writing

Day 2: Sunday, 8 February

HKG 112-202 IMPACT: SAS Exclusive - Ocean Recovery Junk Boat Tour Half-Day

Once you see all the Junk boats in Hong Kong harbor, you will

want to get on one. This is your chance to do that AND have

an incredible environmental experience at the same time.

The Saffron Junk will take you to the west side of Hong Kong

to learn about marine debris, what it means to our

ecosystem, and to us. In addition to visual sampling you will

trawl for plastic debris with a sampling net, before hearing a

presentation about plastic debris in the ocean, its effects on Hong Kong, and

what we can do to make a difference.

Did you know that, according to the United

Nations Environment Program, more than

4,000,000 tons of garbage reaches the

marine environment every year. The plastic

waste that does not sink is broken down

into tiny pieces by sunlight and wave action,

forming a ‘plastic soup’ in the center of

oceans. The North Pacific Gyre (the ‘Plastic

Vortex’) is estimated to be greater than

three times the size of Spain and Portugal

combined!

This educational junk trip is not just fun,

but an exceptional opportunity to see parts of Hong Kong that many tourists

do not see, and work alongside professionals from the non-profit

organizations Project Kaiseiand and the Ocean Recovery Alliance. These two

organizations are working together to form collaborations dedicated to solve

the ocean plastic debris problem.

Read more about students’ adventures on the Hong Kong junk boat from the

Spring 2013 voyage!


Adult $138 $131

Child $69 $66

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HIGHLIGHTS

Junk boat trip with Ocean Recovery

Alliance

Trawl for plastic debris and hear

presentation on the ‘Plastic Vortex’

Seafood lunch at Lamma Island



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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Day 2: Thursday, 12 February

IMPORTANT: If you are registered in one of the following courses, you have a field lab on this day.


HIST 3559 102 Jim Huffman Imperialism & Colonialism

PSYC 3410 Joe Lowman Abnormal Psychology

HCM 303-201 IMPACT: TEMPLES & EGBOK SERVICE VISIT 3 days/2 nights


Adult $ 1048 $ 998

Child $ 524 $ 499

TIME

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HIGHLIGHTS

Historic sites in Siem Reap including

famous Angkor Wat

Local life in Cambodia

Chance to work with EGBOK Mission

(activities are arranged & offered by

EGBOK)



Angkor is an incomparable temple complex built between seven

and 11 centuries ago at the height of the Khmer civilization.

Angkor’s 100 or so temples constitute the sacred network of

spectacular administrative and religious center covering 200-

square kilometers. The ruins represent successive capitals

constructed by a dozen Khmer kings, which included massive

stone temples, majestic causeways and imposing towers. You will visit the most

famous temple complex, Angkor Wat. With its soaring towers and extraordinary

bas-reliefs, many consider Angkor Wat to be one of the most inspired and

spectacular monuments ever conceived by the human mind. The largest

religious building in the world, it was built by Suryavarman II, who reigned from

1112 to 1152, to honor Vishnu and for later use as his funerary temple.

The EGBOK Mission (Everything’s Gonna Be OK) was founded by SAS 2007

alumnus, Ben Justus. At the EGBOK student home you will discuss Cambodian

history, the unintended consequences of the tourist economy in the country, and

learn how EGBOK utilizes the hospitality industry to alleviate poverty through self-

sustaining employment. Conclude your evening with a Cambodian-style

dinner, cooked together with EGBOK Mission students. This excursion is

designed for SAS participants to experience a more intimate and authentic

side of Cambodia that is not often seen by travelers.

Attention: 1 passport-size photo AND $30 cash are required for visas AT THE

BORDER.

Read more about the SAS alumnus who founded the non-profit EGBOK in

Cambodia. “I loved the whole trip. The day with the EGBOK students was the

highlight for me. I loved Cambodia.” – Gilberto, SP’14 Voyage

Itinerary

Day 1: (L,D)

Fly to Cambodia and transfer to hotel - lunch

Lunch at hotel

Visit Angkor Thom - also visit Ta Prohm

Dinner at local restaurant

Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap

Day 2: (B,L,D)

Visit Angkor Wat, the largest temple in the world

Lunch at Restaurant

Visit EGBOK’s mission center

Dinner will be hosted by EGBOK

Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap

Day 3: (B,L)

Visit Ton Le Sap Lake, largest fresh water lake in South East Asia

Visit to a Les Artisans d' Angkor—a development project teaching traditional crafts

Lunch at hotel

Fly back to Ho Chi Minh City

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Day 4: Saturday, 14 February

HCM 307-401 IMPACT: Mekong Delta Explorer 3 days/2 nights

Until the 16th century, the Mekong Delta was an area of

marshlands and forest. Gradually, marshlands were reclaimed

and a canal network was built for the cultivation of rice, fish,

soybeans, maize, peanuts, tobacco and melons. The drive out

of Ho Chi Minh City (about 2.5 hours) takes you through miles

of flat rice fields, along a road that is always busy with bicycles

and people heading to or from the market. A highlight of this trip is

a boat ride on the Mekong River to observe the active river life. Your boat trip

takes you to one of the islands in the Mekong Delta to see a traditional farmer’s

home and fruit orchards where you will have the opportunity to sample exotic

tropical fruits, interact with local people and take a bicycle ride through the

village.

Dinner and overnight at a local house tonight with lot of evening activities offered

by the owner, including making your own traditional Vietnamese New Year rice

cakes called Banh Tet and cooking them for breakfast in the morning.

The next morning, have breakfast at the house and then take a walk along the

village to enjoy the fresh air. Afterwards, the group will take a boat trip to visit the brick kilns where you can see how the local

people create beatiful clay pottery. The boat will go along the floating village and you will learn more about catfish farms in

Vietnam. The cruise will end at Vinh Long city where group can visit Vinhlong market— the best place in town for taking pictures

of local food ingredients, such as fish, shrimp, prawns, crabs, snakes, rice-field rats, tropical fruits, and vegetables. In the days

before Tet (Vietnamese New Year), the Cai Rang floating market is usually full of boats and vendors who bring red, orange and

yellow colored flowers to trade at the floating market along with lot of fruits and vegetables. This is the most vivid season of

the floating market when it may expand its size from 50 meters square to

100 meter square.

Then, travel overland from Vinh Long to Can Tho (about 1.5 hour drive) to the

most modern and commercial town in the Delta. Check-in at hotel on arrival.

In the afternoon, you will visit a typical ancient house in Binh Thuy that

specializes in making “Pizza Hu tieu” and have the chance to sample this

interesting dish. Then, return to Ho Chi Minh City and visit the Khmer Pagoda

and Can tho Museum (if open) before returning to the hotel for checkout.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

“It was the homestay where I felt like I was really immersed into the culture.”

– Ileana, SP’14 Voyage


Adult $ 240 $ 229

Child $ 120 $ 115

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

Local life in Mekong Delta during Tet

Homestay with local people and chance

to learn more of the traditional lifestyle



Itinerary

Day 1: (L,D)

Depart Nha Rong Port for Cai Be

Arrive Cai Be township and board

local boat for journey across the

Mekong to nearby islands

Enjoy a walk along riverbank through

local communities before re-joining

the boat to continue journey through

the maze of tributaries

Arrive at your accommodation for the

night, a local house overlooking the

waterway

Lunch at local house en-route

Dinner served at the home

Make Banh Tet for breakfast next day

Day 2: (B,L,D)

Breakfast at house

Depart by boat for Vinh Long

township and re-join vehicle for the

drive to Can Tho

Arrive in Can Tho and enjoy free time

in city

Lunch then check-in hotel

Visit Binh Thuy temple

Return overland to Can Tho

Dinner at local restaurant

Day 3: (B,L)

Breakfast at hotel

Departing Can Tho by riverboat,

Visit a local house that specializes

in making “Pizza Hu tieu”

Return to city to visit a Khmer

Pagoda

Lunch at local restaurant

Return overland to Saigon and re-

board Ship

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HCM 128-401 IMPACT: Wildlife Sanctuary & Disabled Children’s Center Full-Day


Adult $ 97 $ 84

Child $ 48 $ 42

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

See rare wildlife native to Viet Nam

Interact & helping with taking care of

handicapped children



New this year, SAS made special arrangements for its voyagers to visit the Cu Chi

wildlife rescue station. The station was established in 2006 and is home to

animals confiscated from the illegal animal trade in Ho Chi Minh

and surrounded provinces. The Cu Chi Wildlife Rescue Station

is a cooperative program between Wildlife At Risk (WAR) and

the Ho Chi Minh City Forest Protection Department (FPD). At the

Cu Chi Wildlife Rescue Station, you will see endangered

animals and learn about their stories from wildlife rescue and

rehabilitation professionals.

After exploring the tunnels, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before visiting the Cu

Chi wildlife rescue station that is located just 5 km from the tunnels. The station

was established in 2006 and is home to animals confiscated from the illegal

animal trade in Ho Chi Minh and surrounded provinces. The Cu Chi Wildlife

Rescue Station is a cooperative program between Wildlife At Risk (WAR) and the

Ho Chi Minh City Forest Protection Department (FPD). At the Cu Chi Wildlife Rescue Station, you will see endangered animals

and learn about their stories from wildlife rescue and rehabilitation professionals.

Afterwards, you will visit the Thien Phuoc Handicapped Children Fostering Institution that was established and managed by

Priest Phan Khac Tu. Thien Phuoc is an organization that cares for and supports disabled children. Established in the

community of West An Nhon, in the Cu Chi district, it is a branch of the Catholic Committee of Ho Chi Minh City. Thien Phuoc is

responsible for taking in, feeding, teaching, and treating handicapped children and those with infectious diseases and illness.

There are also children, from newborn infants to 12 year olds, as well as orphans and those that are too poor to pay for

medicine that have been accepted into Thien Phuoc’s care,

“I loved it. I most enjoyed the 2 hours that we spent directly with the kids.” – Kim, SP’14 Voyage

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Day 5: Sunday, 15 February

HCM 201-501 IMPACT: Homestay In Coconut Grove 2 days/1 night

Ben Tre is a province that lies in the lowest part of the Mekong

River Basin, some 85 km south of Ho Chi Minh City. Verdant

and flat, the province is dedicated to rice and fruit cultivation

and the traditional Mekong way of life is still preserved here.

Famous for its coconut desserts, Ben Tre is suitably covered in

coconut trees. In Ben Tre, you have a chance to look at fine

handicraft items made from coconut, such as sandals, dolls, small

baskets, bed lamps and vases. You can also watch how candy is made and taste

it right at the workshops.

In this 2-day trip, the group will take a boat cruise to visit various local

workplaces that will give you a sense of how the local economy works, including a

brickworks, a coconut processing workshop and a mat weaving house, where

straw mats are woven using a hand loom.

Stop at a quiet village for a short walk to

experience real Delta village life, before

boarding your xe loi (a kind of motorized

rickshaw) and travelling into the forest for

lunch at a riverside restaurant.

After lunch take a bicycle fun ride through the forest and take a break at a local’s house,

where you may enjoy his collection of antique items and fascinating artifacts. Continue onto

another house where you will have a cooking lesson with the family and help prepare your

dinner. After dinner, join the family to make Tet sticky rice cake that is a special cake in the

South of Vietnam and usually be made a week prior to Tet festival (Vietnamese New Year).

Next day, enjoy a simple breakfast at the homestay then head out for a bicycle ride to the temple and market in Phu Nhuan.

After saying goodbye to your homestay family, it’s time to board a sampan for a relaxing trip along narrow canals before

reaching the boat to get back to pier. From there, travel back to Ho Chi Minh City via bus.


Adult $ 135 $ 129

Child $ 68 $ 65

TIME

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HIGHLIGHTS

Local life in Ben Tre town – the

legendary land of coconut

Boat journeys and cycling through the

verdant countryside

Experience the ways locals prepare for

Tet holidays



Itinerary

Day 1: (L,D)

Drive to Ben Tre town

Upon arrival, board a private boat for cruising on Ham

Luong river to visit various local workshops

Take a tour on a Xe Loi (motorized rickshaw)

Lunch at a riverside restaurant

Bicycle ride to the local house where group will stay for

night

Join the owners to make Tet cake and prepare for your

dinner with some typical dishes

Dinner and time with family

Day 2: (B,L)

Breakfast at the homestay

Bicycle ride to visit nearby temple and market

Return to house and free time

Depart village and travel by sampan for a relaxing cruise

back to the boat

Take bus back to Ho Chi Minh - lunch at local restaurant

en-route

Arrive Nha Rong Port and re-board ship

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Day 6: Monday, 16 February

HCM 113-601 IMPACT: Dieu Giac Pagoda & Orphanage Visit

Half-Day

The Dieu Giac Temple Orphanage is located in Ho Chi Minh City

(Saigon), and run by a group of Buddhist monks and nuns, who

care for over 120 abandoned or orphaned street children. They

range from several months to 18 years of age and are of

different ethnic groups and religious backgrounds. When the

children reach school age, they are sent to local school like other

children. After school hours, the

children learn handcrafts such as

knitting, embroidering and making

wooden toys which will be sold at

the pagoda’s souvenir shop to raise

fund for the orphanage.

At midmorning, you will have chance

to help the nuns serve the children a

special lunch sponsored by the

Destination Asia Vietnam and Semester at Sea.

Then, if the group wishes, they can take leisurely visit pagoda next door or return to the downtown for wandering and shopping

at Ben Thanh market.

“I enjoyed it so much. It’s amazing how much love the children give to complete strangers.” – Kayla, SP’14 Voyage


Adult $ 44 $ 38

Child $ 22 $ 19

TIME

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HIGHLIGHTS

Interact, play and take care of

orphaned children



Rangoon, Burma

Day 3: Thursday, 26 February

RAN 111-301 IMPACT: Meditation & Food Donation Half-Day


Adult $110 $105

Child $53 $53

TIME

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HIGHLIGHTS

Essence of Buddhism; meditation

lecture

Lunch donation at one of monastery

Appreciation of Buddhist monk and nun

lifestyle



Myanmar’s long years

of isolation have left it

one of Asia’s best

preserved religious

centers. Buddhism is

the cornerstone of Burmese lifestyle;

the monastic population in Myanmar

exceeds 250,000. Visit a monastery to

attend a discussion with the head Monk

on the art and importance of meditation

in the Buddhist religion. After the discussion, the Monk will lead a guided

meditation session, allowing you to experience this daily practice of the monks.

Next enjoy a visit to one of the largest Monasteries in Myanmar. In his lifetime, a

Myanmar man is expected to spend some of his life serving as a Monk to learn

the ways of Buddhism. According to Buddhist beliefs Monks only eat twice a day,

early morning and mid-morning.

When families make a donation to the Monastery, they are able to serve the

Monks their food in order to gain merit. Today, SAS will make a donation to allow

guests on this tour to participate in the morning ceremony and help feed the

Monks their final meal of the day. After the ceremony a tour will be given around the Monastery to observe the everyday life of

the Monk.

“I respect them [Buddhist monks] much more now that I understand their lifestyle…it was a phenomenal experience!”

– Aida, SP’14 Voyage

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Day 4: Friday, 27 February

RAN 103-401 IMPACT: Twante Tour Full-Day


Adult $82 $78

Child $45 $39

TIME

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HIGHLIGHTS

Ferry ride across Yangon River

Colorful old local market

Pottery workshop

Phayagyi Mingalar monastery with

orphanage



Twante, a small town on the Ayeyawaddy delta, has retained its

original character and is well known for manufacturing pottery.

You will have a glimpse of life on and along the famous Twante

canal, which was dug during the time of British rule in Myanmar

to provide a short boat ride from Yangon.

Today, while you cross the Yangon River by ferry, you will see plenty of local river

life outside of the city. Arrive in Dala and continue to Twante via coach for your

first stop at a very colorful old local market near the cannel. There you will be

able to see the country’s vast variety of fresh fruit and vegetables as well as the

hustle and bustle of the locals as they come to buy and sell their produce. Next,

you will visit pottery workshops. There are over 50 pottery workshops in this

town, where the craftsmanship has been handed down from generation to

generation and is still carried on in the time-honored tradition. Twante pottery is

recognized for its quality and is distributed throughout the country. Thousands of

water pots, flower pots and well-designed utilitarian containers of varying shapes

and sizes are produced daily.

Continue to the Phayagyi Mingalar Monastery, an orphanage school. You will see

affectionate and innocent children. Without pause, these children always

welcome and embrace every guest. The school also acts as a residence for

many of the children as they come from various parts of the country, including

several students from different ethnic tribes throughout Myanmar. Afterwards,

visit nearby villages to observe local village life.

Note: The price of this trip includes a donation the Monastery.

Read about one student’s moving experience while visiting the Buddhist

monastery orphanage.

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Day 5: Saturday, 28 February

Day 6: Sunday, 1 March

RAN 113-501 IMPACT: Thanlyin Local Life & Suhtoopan Orphanage Service Visit Half-Day


Adult $72 $69

Child $36 $35

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

Thanlyin Village

Local market

Trishaw experience

School visit and donation ceremony

Refreshment tea, coffee and snacks



Today, journey to Thanlyin village,

which was the trading base for

early 17th century Portuguese

adventurer Philip De Brito. In

Thanlyin, you will visit the vibrant

and colorful Thanlyin market where fruits and

vegetables and other everyday items are bought

and sold. Visiting the local market is a great way to

experience the everyday Burmese lifestyle. After a

visit to a market, you will be thrilled to hop on

board a typical Burmese mode of transportation-

the trishaw bicycle.

Visit the Su Htoo Pan Orphanage, a non-

government organization located in Thanlyin

Township, outside of Yangon. The school is home

to 200 students, from 5 to 10 years old, and provides basic education as well as

traditional Buddhist teachings, which are still considered an important piece of

early childhood development in Myanmar. The school serves as a residential

facility for many students as they come from many parts of the country. You will

learn about the educational system and the students’ daily life. During the visit, you will have time to interact with the children.

To help “break the ice” and aid this interaction, you will be provided with materials (such as art supplies and toys). These

materials will be donated to the school upon your departure.

“I loved this trip, my favorite so far…the children are incredible.” – Jillian, VP’14 Voyage

RAN 119-601 IMPACT: Novication Ceremony Half-Day


Adult $84 $80

Child $42 $40

TIME

Date Time

Depart March 01 0800

Return March 01 1300

HIGHLIGHTS

Noviciation Ceremony

Visit Monastery



When Prince Siddhartha Gautama

left his palace in North India for

the first time at age 29, he gained

his first exposure to the world of

human suffering, including old age,

disease and death. This led him on a spiritual

journey of meditation and asceticism in search of

truth. Seated under a pipal tree at Bodh Gaya, he

found enlightenment and became known as

Buddha, ‘the Awakened One’.

In the Shinbyu ceremony at Kalaywa Monastary,

young boys follow in the footsteps of the Buddha

as they are initiated into the monastic way of life.

The novices are dressed in glittering clothes and

makeup to look like princes, and they process

joyously around the monastery with their families. They will then renounce these items and have their heads shaved to begin

their time as monks.

As a special guest at this revered event, you can participate by offering the newly appointed novices useful items such as

robes and soap for their stay at Kalaywa Monastery. This unforgettable experience allows you the rare opportunity to be a part

of one of the most joyous and auspicious ceremonies in a young Buddhist's life. Following the ceremony, you will be treated to

traditional Myanmar entertainment and have time to further explore the monastery before heading back to the pier.

“This was an amazing experience, and I loved how we were able to participate...” -- Amanda, SP’14 Voyage

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Kochin, India

Day 1: Friday, 6 March


Do not make any other travel plans as this is a designated class day in port for your course:

SEMS 3500 502 June Cotte International Marketing [Group 2]

SEMS 2500 105 Jens Christiansen Introduction to the Global Economy

SEMS 2500 101 Lili Dong Foundations of International Business

ANTH 2620 Caleb Everett Sex, Gender and Culture

SEMS 2500 106 Amber Johnson Interpersonal Communication

ENWR 1559 101 Colleen Kinder Introduction to Creative Writing

PHS 3559 101 Jim Sabin Medical Ethics in a Global Perspective

KOC 105-103 IMPACT: Welcome Reception Evening

Blessed with a profusion of swaying coconut palms, panoramic

sights, and picturesque landscapes, Kerala is ideally positioned

along the southwestern coast of India, wedged between the

Lakshadweep Sea and the Western Ghats. It is surrounded by

Karnataka on the northeast, Tamil Nadu on the east, and the

Arabian Sea on the west.

At the venue you will be welcomed with traditional Aarti and Tikka. It is a great

time to meet other students from universities in Kerala and people from different

walks of life. In the evening you will witness a dance performance on

Mohiniyattam and Bharatnatyam - a traditional South Indian dance from Kerala.

You will also enjoy high tea with South Indian snacks.

“I was able to talk with students from

India…It was really cool to discuss

similarities + differences between our

educations.” – Kimberlee, SP’14 Voyage


Adult $40 $38

Child $20 $19

TIME

Date Time

Depart March 6 1800

Return March 6 2130

HIGHLIGHTS

Traditional dance program

(Mohiniyattam & Bharatnatyam)

High tea

Mehendi Art

Saree Draping

MINIMUM ENROLLMENT: 50


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Day 2: Saturday, 7 March



SEMS 2500 104 Chad Emmett World Geography

HIST 3559 101 Jim Huffman Revolutionary Moments

ANTH 3590 101 Walton Johnson Race, Ethnicity, and Social Inequality

KOC 117-201 IMPACT: Missionaries Of Charity Half-Day


Adult $34 $32

Child $17 $16

TIME

Date Time

Depart March 7 1000

Return March 7 1300

HIGHLIGHTS

Missionaries of Charity



“We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the

ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing

drop.”

–Mother Theresa

You may think of Mother Theresa’s words when you take part in

this visit to the Missionaries of Charity Center in Cochin. While you may only be

there for a few short hours, make the most of this opportunity to live her

philosophy that “peace begins with a smile”.

The center of the Missionaries of Charity was founded by Mother Theresa in

1950, in Calcutta, in order to help the ‘poorest of the poor’. Since then, the order

has expanded and now counts 4,500 nuns spread over more than 600 missions

across 133 countries. At the Cochin Center, you’ll meet Sister Cheryl and the

nuns and lay people who take care of the daily needs of severely handicapped children. As

you learn about the operation of this facility and share a meal with the children, take the

time to reflect on Mother Theresa’s legacy and your personal ‘drop in the ocean’.

Please Note: Participants will engage in the memorable experience of helping serve the

noon-time meal to the children.

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Day 3: Sunday , 8 March

KOC 201-301 IMPACT: Keralan Homestay 2 days/1 night

One of the many fascinating experiences

for visitors to Kerala is without a doubt a

Home Stay.

These “homes away from home” allow

close interaction with the host family

and the local life style. Tucked away

amidst cool coconut groves, circled by

backwaters, or in villages with distinct

characteristics, these homes provide a

relaxing and warm environment.

After check in and lunch at your local home, head into the backwaters for a 2-

hour canoe ride. Enjoy an evening dinner with the whole group including some

local entertainment before retiring for the night at your local home.

The next day after breakfast, visit a local school and a coir factory before

returning to Cochin.


Adult $208 $198

Child $104 $99

TIME

Date Time

Depart March 8 1000

Return March 9 1330

HIGHLIGHTS

Homestay experience and

understanding of local lifestyles

Interaction with the local family

Cultural program



Itinerary Day 1: (L,D)

Drive to Alleppey and meet homestay families

Lunch with homestay families

Enjoy country canoe ride for two hours

Return to homestay

Enjoy dinner and cultural programming

Overnight with homestay family

Day 2: (B)

Breakfast

Visit local school

Drive back to pier

En route, visit coir

factory

Arrive at pier

Day 4: Monday , 9 March

KOC 119-401 IMPACT: Kumbalanghi Village Visit & Highlights Of Kochi Full-Day

Travel to nearby Kumbalanghi village and

board the traditional country canoes for a

short trip through the serene backwaters.

View daily life on the water, such as

veeshu vala (fishing with conical nets) and

padal (fish trapping in coconut tree

leaves). Disembark and take a walk

through the village and witness crab-

catching, fish-flipping, and coir-making

(traditional rope made from coconut palm

fiber). Then, enjoy a traditional lunch. The

venue overlooks the picturesque Chinese

fishing nets. After lunch, travel by auto

rickshaw through narrow village lanes to

the coach parking area to re-board your

motor coach.

End the day by viewing the highlights of the port city before

returning to the ship. Cochin is one of India’s largest ports, a

major naval base and the headquarters of the Southern Command of the Indian Navy. As part of the main

trade route between Europe and China, the city reflects the characteristics of past visitors. The city boasts the

oldest church in India, winding streets crammed with 500-year-old Portuguese houses, cantilevered Chinese

fishing nets, and a Jewish community whose roots date back to the Diaspora, a 16th-century synagogue, and a palace built by

the Portuguese and given to the Raja of Cochin.


Adult $63 $60

Child $31 $30

TIME

Date Time

Depart March 9 1030

Return March 9 1630

HIGHLIGHTS

Visit to Kumbalanghi Village

Traditional Kerela meal

Chinese Fishing nets

St. Francis Church



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Day 5: Tuesday, 10 March KOC 102-501 IMPACT: Chendamangalam Village Program Full-Day

Traveling in India, you notice how different life here can be from

your home. Get a taste of how 70% of Indians live – in rural

villages and traditional communities- on this trip to

Chendamangalam village. Learn about the state of Kerala’s

holistic rural development program, Kudumbasree. Started in

1998, their mission is to eradicate poverty in rural areas through

teaching women skills like organic farming, weaving and handicrafts. Read some

student reflections on the day spent learning about the Kudumbasree program

from women in Chendamangalam village.

You will be welcomed to the village with traditional tharavadu (family house)

hospitality, including chenda melam

(drums), jasmine garland and

sandalwood chutti (jewelry), and tender

coconut water to drink. Then you will

have a cooking demonstration where

you can participate if you choose

before feasting on Sadya, a vegetarian meal served on banana leaves. After lunch,

watch handloom weaving by skilled villagers; weaving is a primary source of income

for many of the families in the village. Explore the winding roads of the village and

spend time interacting with the villagers and sipping lime tea before returning to

Cochin.

“The host was very personable and welcoming. I felt as if I was coming home.” –Natalie, SP’14 Voyage

Please Note: Comfortable, sturdy footwear, long cotton pants and protection from the sun recommended.


Adult $71 $68

Child $36 $34

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

Visit to Chendamangalam Village

Traditional local dish served on banana

leaves

Handloom weaving demonstration



Day 6: Wednesday, March 11

KOC 107-601 IMPACT: Janseva Shishu Bhavan Full-Day

Every day, thousands of children in

India are forced to live in the streets,

denied of their fundamental right to

food, shelter and education and

subjected to physical abuse and

exploitations, such as forced begging.

To put an end to this social injustice,

Mr. Jose Maveli founded the Janaseva

Sisubhavan organization in 1996 to

save and protect these street children.

His first step was to provide

scholarships and educational materials to the children from poor families and

then, in 1997, the organization started to give out lunch to about 300 children.

The project spread to several schools and in time more than 600

students were given food every day.

Upon arrival at one of the centers, the resident children welcome you with garlands and refreshing tender

coconut. Tour the center accompanied by the Matron followed by cultural entertainment by the children.

Later, enjoy a traditional vegetarian Kerala lunch, with the children, served on banana leaves.

After lunch, there will be time for games and sports with the children such as volley ball and basketball.


Adult $52 $49

Child $26 $25

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

Janaseva Sisubhavan organization



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Cape Town, South Africa

Day 1: Wednesday, 25 March



ENGR 2595 Steve Anderson Energy for the World

MDST 3505 Amber Johnson Communication, Culture, Identity

AAS 2559 Walton Johnson The New Scramble for Africa

ARTS 1000 502 Grace Kim Drawing at Sea (Section 2)

DRAM 2020 Adrianne Moore Acting 1

SOC 1010 101 Kesho Scott Introductory Sociology

ANTH 3130 John Shepherd Disease, Epidemics and Society [Part I]

ARCH 3500/ARH 3500 102 Daphne Spain Sustainable Communities and the Global Environment

CAP 109-102 IMPACT: Khayalitsha Township Half-Day

Visit Khayelitsha, South Africa’s fastest growing township. The impression from

the outside is fairly grim—many shacks line the outskirts and give no indication of

the vibrant culture found within. However, life in Khayelitsha is filled with

entrepreneurial energy and community spirit; get a first-hand look at Social

Entrepreneurship in action. Upon entering the township we visit Philani Nutrition

Centre, where you will view weavings and silkscreen paintings, a project

undertaken by the women in the community. Continue to the Khayelitsha Craft

Market. After exploring the market, proceed to a local park where we see how creative urban architecture and

Soccer World Cup 2010 have combined to turn a once treacherous derelict area, into a safe social and

recreational precinct.

We complete the tour of Cape Town’s largest township with a visit to Golden, the modest man of Khayelitsha

who has embraced re-cycling and developed a business around transforming junk into flowers and ultimately

cash to sustain him and his family. “A wonderful trip that was educational and eye opening to all!” – F’12

Please note: There are limited restrooms in the township. Only local currency is accepted in the craft market.


Adult $ $

Child $ $

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

Visit South Africa’s fastest growing

township

Philani Nutrition Center

See social entrepreneurship in action

MINIMUM CAPACITY: 15


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Day 2: Thursday, 26 March

CAP 145-201 IMPACT: Through the Eyes of a Farmer Half-Day

Solms-Delta Wine Estate was established in the mid-1700s, when

Hans Silverbach and his wife Ansela van der Caab, a freed slave

settled on the farm. Today it is owned by the world-renowned

neuroscientist Professor Mark Solms who took a philanthropic

approach to estates, from the vineyards, the wines and farm

workers. Currently Solms-Delta is in the forefront of redressing the social and

economic legacy of South Africa’s past.

Enjoy a tour of the Van De Caab

Museum to learn more about the history

of the Delta farm from the very

beginning of human settlement, through

pre-colonial rural usage of the land,

private ownership, the effects of slavery

and apartheid and the establishment of

a democratic South Africa.

Continue on a guided tour through the voice of a farm worker. The Wijn De Caab

Trust was established to break the cycle of poverty and dependency amongst

wine farm workers and employees. See the changes that have been brought by

the effects of black empowerment initiatives transforming housing, education, medical care and general quality of life for the

farm inhabitants. The tour will end with a wine tasting followed by a delicious lunch on the estate.


Adult $ $

Child $ $

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

Solms Delta Wine Estate

Visit to Van De Caab Museum

Learn effects of black empowerment for

farm workers

Wine Tasting & Lunch



CAP 203-202 IIMPACT: Township Homestay – Group A 2 days/1 night

Townships in South Africa came about as a result of apartheid city-

planning policies, which excluded ‘non-white’ people from living in

the suburbs of the city. They were forcibly moved to peripheral

areas on the edge of the city, where they had to live in harsh

conditions and cope with extreme poverty. Although apartheid may

have ended with the birth of democracy on April 26, 1994, when all races were

allowed to vote, many people still face harsh conditions from the consequences

of poverty. Despite these conditions, the townships are filled with a strong sense

of community, vibrancy and faith. There is a growing sense of hope as many

redefine their futures within and beyond the boundaries of the township.

Tambo Village is a community located within the Gugulethu Township. As a small,

contained community where everyone knows each other and lives within walking

distance, Tambo is an ideal location to experience a homestay. This homestay

project is fully-embraced by the community; it is owned and operated by

community members. They have a vested interest in the comfort and safety of

their guests.

The accommodations in Tambo are simple. The houses are built out of brick and

mortar and have running water, flush toilets and electricity. Geysers (water

heaters) are not standard; bathing in some houses is either with cold water or

with water heated up on the stove. Participants registered in this program will

share a room with another SAS participant within the family home and must be

prepared to share a double bed. This is a separate room from where the family

sleeps. All linen and bedding is provided. Meals are prepared and provided by

the host family. The food quality is excellent and special dietary needs may be

catered for on request. Please note: At the village’s request, this trip is not

suitable for children under 12 years of age.

“This was just a wonderful opportunity to get a taste of what it is like to live in a township!” – Leonie, SP’14 Voyage


Adult $ $

Child $ $

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

Experience life in a township

Cross-cultural exchange

Live with a native host family

Authentic South African home cooking



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Day 3: Friday, 27 March

CAP 110-301 IMPACT: Baphumelele Orphanage & Township by Bicyle Half-Day

Founded in 2001, Baphumelele Children's Home was a humble

woman's response to an alarming situation. Rosie Mashale had

no money when she decided to provide a home and place of

safety for children who were orphaned, abandoned, abused or

neglected, but she had a vision, a big heart, a lot of resolve, and

the constant support of her community. At

present the children, ranging in age from

newborn to 19 years old, live in nine separate

buildings. They are cared for by women and men

from the community who love them as their very

own, and also supported by volunteers.

The sustainability and unique nature of

Baphumelele as a community-based project is

assured through its deep roots in the community.

The Home in particular is viewed by many as a

sentinel of hope in the townships of the Western

Cape and a demonstration of what a community can achieve when everyone

works together.

At the orphanage, if she is available, you will be met by the founding member of the establishment, Rosie Mashale, who will

offer a brief tour of the orphanage coupled with an explanation as to what it aims to achieve. Once you are familiar with the

establishment, the group will be split up to assist with various activities taking place throughout the orphanage, including

infant minding, playing with toddlers, reading to the children, general handiwork, and meal preparation in the kitchen.

After completing the various tasks assigned, bid farewell to the children at the orphanage and transfer to Langa for a cycling

tour and a visit to the Happy Feet Project where you will meet the founder, Siviwe Mbinda and enjoy a performance by the kids.

Happy Feet Youth Project is a NPO founded in 2007 by Siviwe Mbinda in an effort to provide a safe after-school environment

for the children of his community. The program includes approximately 70 boys and girls ages 3-20.

Please Note: Restroom facilities are extremely limited in the Township; please use facilities prior to departure. Most of the sites

visited on this tour are part of an African Township, which whilst having extreme poverty, is being uplifted by the government

and the local community, making it a place of hope. One needs to be prepared for this aspect of the tour, as it is definitely a

“no frills “experience. Through participating in this tour, you will receive an insight into the local African culture like no other

you have ever experienced, and in doing so, will contribute to the economic uplifting so vital for the people of South Africa.


Adult $ $

Child $ $

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

A visit to Baphumelele Orphanage

located in Khayelitsha, South Africa’s

fastest growing township

A bicycle tour of Langa

Visit to Happy Feet Youth Project and

performance by the kids



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CAP 203-302 IMPACT: Township Homestay – Group B 2 days/1 night

Townships in South Africa came about as a result of apartheid

city-planning policies, which excluded ‘non-white’ people from

living in the suburbs of the city. They were forcibly moved to

peripheral areas on the edge of the city, where they had to live in

harsh conditions and cope with extreme poverty. Although

apartheid may have ended with the birth of democracy on April

26, 1994, when all races were allowed to vote, many people still face harsh

conditions from the consequences of poverty. Despite these conditions, the

townships are filled with a strong sense of community, vibrancy and faith. There

is a growing sense of hope as many redefine their futures within and beyond the

boundaries of the township.

Tambo Village is a community located within the Gugulethu Township. As a

small, contained community where everyone knows each other and lives within

walking distance, Tambo is an ideal location to experience a homestay. This

homestay project is fully embraced by the community; it is owned and operated

by community members. They have a vested interest in the comfort and

safety of their guests.

The accommodations in Tambo are simple. The houses are built out of brick

and mortar and have running water, flush toilets and electricity. Geysers

(water heaters) are not standard; bathing in some houses is either with cold

water or with water heated up on the stove. Participants registered in this

program will share a room with another SAS participant within the family

home and must be prepared to share a double bed. This is a separate room

from where the family sleeps. All linen and bedding is provided. Meals are

prepared and provided by the host family. The food quality is excellent and

special dietary needs may be catered to on request.

“This was just a wonderful opportunity to get a taste of what it is like to live in a township!” – Leonie, SP’14 Voyage

Please note: At the village’s request, this trip is not suitable for children under 12 years of age.


Adult $ $

Child $ $

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

Experience life in a township

Cross-cultural exchange

Live with a native host family

Authentic South African home cooking



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Day 4: Saturday, 28 March

CAP 144-401 SERVICE VISIT: TOMS & ROTARY INTERNATIONAL Full day

Step out with members of the local Rotary organization and

Assistant Governor Gavin Schachat as part of their Family Health

Days. As part of Rotary International’s Family Health Days,

students will be introduced to three different organizations who

are all involved in serving and developing individuals and

communities.

The first stop will be at Christine Revell Children’s Home, committed to “build

better and brighter futures and strive to nurture and develop all the children in

their care and to work towards their successful re-integration into a family and

the community.” Students will spend approximately two hours here learning

about the Home, interacting with the children, and fitting & distributing new

shoes to the 49 children living here.

Afterwards, the group will proceed to Nonceba (www.nonceba.org), an

outstanding Rotary project in the KhayelitshaTownship. Meet with the coordinator

of Nonceba and enjoy lunch together. The afternoon will be spent at the Illitha

Creche – Khayelitsha – where students will again have the opportunity to give

TOMs shoes to children and interact with them. Ilitha is a crèche that provides a

day care service in Khayelitsha. It is run by trained care-givers, who look after the

children while their parents are away at work or seeking jobs. Parents are mainly indigent and there is very little money

available to run the school. They rely on service organizations like Rotary to assist where ever possible. There are 65 children

at Ilitha ranging in age from two to six years.

“The trip was amazing. There is nothing more rewarding than giving back!” – Alicia, SP’14 Voyage

PLEASE NOTE: As of publication, this trip has not been finalized. Price of the trip INCLUDES a monetary donation to Revell

Children’s Home AND Ilitha Creche.


Adult $38 $38

Child $ 38 $ 38

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

TOMS shoe distribution at 2 locations

Personal interaction with the Assistant

Governor and coordinator of Nonceba

Lunch in township



CAP 131-402 IMPACT: Langa Township & Happy Feet Half-Day


Adult $ $

Child $ $

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

Visit the township of Langa and meeting

locals

Visit to the Happy Feet Project



After filming the movie “Safe House”

in Cape Town, Denzel Washington

had this to say about Langa: “The

warmest and most welcoming place I

have ever filmed.” Langa is a suburb

in Cape Town that was established in

1927, as a result of the 1923 Urban Areas Act. It is

one of the many areas in South Africa that were

designated for Black Africans before the apartheid

era. It is the oldest of such suburbs in Cape Town

and was the location of much resistance to

apartheid.

Walk through the streets, homes, and hearts of this

suburb. During the course of the afternoon, you will

experience “a day in the life of a Langa township resident.” Learn about

entrepreneurial activity and social customs and how women have made use of

traditional Xhosa customs to create a living for themselves in the city.

You will visit people’s homes of shacks, side by side with upper class “Beverley Hills” homes, and describe how the rich and

poor live adjacent to one another here in peace and harmony. You will end your visit to Langa with a stop at the Happy Feet

Project, an initiative started in 2007, to provide township kids with positive influences to keep them away from gangs and

drugs in the community. After an inspiring performance of gumboot dancing, and an uplifting afternoon’s exposure to the

“Spirit of Langa”, you will return to the ship.

“This was by far the best field program I’ve attended in terms of really getting a sense of local life. Watching the kids dance at

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Day 5: Sunday, 29 March

CAP 121-501 IMPACT: Township Church and Xhosa Cultural Cooking Tour Full-Day

SAS students will be picked up at 9am and transported to

Tambo Village in Gugulethu, a Cape Town township, where they

will attend a vibrant multicultural, multiracial, multilingual

service at Khanyisa Community Church, which will last

approximately an hour and a half.

The church has become an integral part of South African township culture. During

the Apartheid era when black and coloured communities were marginalised and

oppressed by the minority white government, the church stepped in to provide

education, health care and an important support structure in poverty stricken

and heavily burdened township communities where there would have otherwise

been incredibly little or no access to these things.

The Khanyisa service is a fun vibey

experience where different races have come

together to share their cultures under the

roof of Christianity. Khanyisa is a true South

African success story in where people from

different cultures, backgrounds and racial

groups have joined together in love and

support under the umbrella of faith in a

community once torn apart by Apartheid and

racism.

After the church service, the students will

walk to Mama Nok’s house where they will be taught about the Xhosa people and the

Xhosa food they will be preparing. Mama Nok’s will show the various ingredients important

in Xhosa cuisine and explain the cultural significance of certain foods. For example, the

staple food of the Xhosa people is umngqusho made from cracked maize and beans.

Maize meal ‘pap’ is also very popular. There are many different kinds of vegetable dishes

that feature alongside these staples and various meat dishes are also often prepared. The

students will then get to partake in some traditional cooking under the supervision of the mamas. Of course, they’ll then be

eating their own traditionally prepared Xhosa dishes for lunch. Yum! After lunch students will be transported back to the ship.

“I loved this trip! Having a reason to be in the community and learn from a community member was just perfect! And the food

was delicious. This trip really shows you where your food comes from.” – Shelby, SP’14 Voyage


Adult $ $

Child $ $

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

Township visit

Kyanyisa multicultural church service

Xhosa cuisine



Happy Feet was both hopeful and joyful, and something I wish more people could see!” – Katy, SP’14 Voyage

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Day 6: Monday, 30 March



ARCH 3500/ARH 3500 102 Daphne Spain Intercultural Communications (Section 2)

SEMS 2500 504 Stephanie Aragao Oceanography (Section 2)

EVSC 2050-502 Nate Bickford Sociology of Food

SOC 3595 101 Michelle Camacho Popular Musics

MUSI 2070 Erik DeLuca Global Comparative Social Entrepreneurship (section 1)

SEMS 2500 501 Susan Müller Introduction to Social Psychology (section 2)

PSYC 2600 502 Scott Plous Social Media and Global Change

MDST 3503 Jessica Roberts Travel Writing Workshop

CAP 113-601 IMPACT: Amy Biehl Foundation Trust Full-Day

Amy Biehl was a young

American Fulbright Scholar

who was stoned to death in

1993 in South Africa, where

she had gone to help

disenfranchised voters in

the struggle against apartheid. Her family

established the Amy Biehl Foundation Trust

to continue Amy’s work against the effects of

Apartheid. In the townships, you will see the

lasting impact of apartheid and the

continuing racial discrimination of poverty

today

This highly interactive trip is a favorite with SAS participants “Many people would

have LOVED this trip if they only knew about it!” – Hailey F. Spring 2014

Lunch is included at a township restaurant featuring traditional Xhosa foods.

On this trip, spend the day touring the various programs run by the Amy Biehl Foundation that may include:

The Amy Biehl Music Program, which teaches sixth and seventh graders music theory and practice;

The Youth Reading Role Models program, where seventh graders read to first graders;

The Buthisizwe Training Centre, a facility which provides instruction on block making, sewing, and aluminum window-frame

making; and

The Khayelitsha Golf Club—A Driving Range for the People. This provides constructive and safe activities for youth after

school and makes the game of golf accessible to all South Africans regardless of race or economic circumstance.

Please Note: The program fee includes a donation to the Amy Biehl Foundation.


Adult $ $

Child $ $

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

Tour facilities of Amy Biehl Foundation

Interact with local youth

Lunch included



http://www.amybiehl.org/

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NAMIBIA Day 1: Thursday, 02 April IMPORTANT: If you are registered in one of the following courses, you have a field lab on this day.


COURSE # FACULTY DAY 1 - Thursday, 2 April

ASTR 1559 502 Professor Cassandra Fallscheer Astronomy (Section 2)

PSYC 3500 101 Professor Joe Lowman Evolutionary Psychology

SOC 2052 101 Professor Kesho Scott Sociology of the Family

ANTH 3130 101 Professor John Shepherd Disease, Epidemics and Society [Part II]

WAL 103 102 IMPACT: Mondesa Township – Group A & B Half-Day

Mondesa Township was

established in the early 1950's to

provide housing for Owambo,

Damara and Herero people

working in Swakopmund. Just a

few kilometers from the center of

Swakopmund another world

appears. Bearing the picturesque

name of Mondesa, this side of

town is more African, more

complex and, with the assistance

of your specialist guide, will

become much more personal. In a township where poverty, unemployment and

low-incomes are common, relationships between the Mondesa

Township community and travelers provide opportunities for growth, friendship, support and understanding

between the various cultures.

The aim of this program is to introduce visitors to township life. All interaction with the community is done in a

non-intrusive manner respecting the residents privacy at all times. Learn some history, bridge the cultural gap through

understanding, see a demonstration of mahango preparation, taste some unusual food and enjoy the children dancing.

Please Note: A portion of each visitor fee is deposited in a community fund.


Adult $ TBA $ TBA

Child $ TBA $ TBA

TIME

Date Time

Depart April 02 or 04

1300

Return April 02 or 04 1800

HIGHLIGHTS

Unique cultural tour

Sample unusual food

Spend time with the locals



WAL 301 201 IMPACT: Safari to Himba Settlement 3 days/2 nights

Description

to be

Announced!


Adult $ TBA $ TBA

Child $ TBA $ TBA

TIME

Date Time

Depart April 03

TBA

Return April 05 TBA

HIGHLIGHTS

TBA

MINIMUM REGISTRATION:

MAXIMUM CAPACITY:

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WAL 202 202 IMPACT: Mondesa Township Overnight – Group A & B 2 days/1 night

Depart Walvis Bay and travel

along the coastal road to the

Mondesa Township in

Swakopmund.

The Mondesa Township was

established in the early

1950's to provide housing

for Owambo, Damara and

Herero people working in

Swakopmund. This side of

town is more African, more

complex and, with the assistance of your specialist guide, will become much

more personal. In a township where poverty, unemployment and low-

incomes are common, relationships between the Mondesa Township

community and travelers provide opportunities for growth, friendship,

support and understanding between the various cultures.

This unique cultural tour depicts a different style of life.

Each customized tour lasts about 3 hours with the aim of

immersing visitors in township life. All interaction with the

community is done in a non-intrusive manner, respecting

their privacy at all times. Learn some history, bridge the

cultural gap through understanding, see a demonstration of mahango preparation, taste some unusual food and meet the

children. A portion of each visitor fee is deposited in a community fund.

After your tour, settle in at your overnight Bed & Breakfast, located in the community. Enjoy interacting with the locals, prior to

dinner served at your Bed & Breakfast.

The next morning, enjoy breakfast at your B&B and then bid farewell to your hosts and the local community. Return to Walvis

Bay via the gravel road. En-route, a photo stop will be made at Dune 7, one of the highest sand dunes in the Walvis Bay area

before the return transfer to the quayside.


Adult $ TBA $ TBA

Child $ TBA $ TBA

TIME

Date Time

Depart April 03 or 05

1200

Return April 04 or 06 1100

HIGHLIGHTS

Interact with locals at Mondesa

Township



ITINERARY

Day 1: (L, D)

Travel to Mondesa Township

Enjoy a unique cultural tour – aprox. 3 hours

Check-in at bed & breakfast, located in community

Enjoy interaction with locals

Dinner and overnight at B&B

Day 2: (B)

Enjoy breakfast at B&B

Check-out and depart for Walvis Bay

En-route, stop for a photo-op at Dune 7 – one of the

highest sand dunes in the area

Arrive at Walvis Bay

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CASABLANCA, MOROCCO

Day 1: Saturday, April 18

CAS 111-103 IMPACT: Evening with a Moroccan Family Evening

Sharing a meal with a Moroccan family

provides a unique opportunity to experience

their wonderful hospitality and a chance to

sample typical, local cuisine. By engaging in

candid conversations with your hosts, you

will gain many insights into the Moroccan

culture and way of life.

Please be aware that the Moroccan dinner

hour is later than that of most American

families. Families usually host 3-4 students

each. As they have prepared a special meal,

please be sure to find someone to take your

place if you are unable to attend.


Adult $ 60 $ 57

Child $ 30 $ 28

TIME

Date Time

Depart April 18

1730

Return April 18 2230

HIGHLIGHTS

Enjoy a delicious authentic dinner with

a Moroccan family



CAS 206-201 IMPACT: Children of Marrakech

2 days/1 night


Adult $ 523 $ 498

Child $ 261 $ 249

TIME

Date Time

Depart April 19 0900


HIGHLIGHTS

Share a meal with the children of AL

KARAM Association

Experience Volunteering on a Care

Project

Discover Magical Marrakech



This overnight program

provides the opportunity

to volunteer at AL

KARAM Association as

well as to spend some

time getting to know the

fascinating city of

Marrakech. AL KARAM

offers a safe haven for

street children in Marrakech and young victims of abuse who have been

abandoned or left to earn money begging or through other illegal activities. It

provides daily activities and education, as well as clothing, books and school

supplies. It helps children get into school, and supports a home for street children

in emergency situations.

Upon arrival in Marrakech, continue to AL KARAM Association. You

will have lunch with the children, interact with them and learn about their daily life. After a rewarding afternoon,

drive to your hotel to freshen up. A group of horse drawn carriages will then take you on an orientation tour in

Marrakech before arriving at a Moroccan restaurant for dinner animated by a belly dancing show.

The next day, you will discover the mysteries of Marrakech. Begin with a visit to the Koutoubia mosque, an emblem of

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FIELD LABS Casablanca, MOROCCO WEDNESDAY, 23 APRIL

CASL1 ENWR 2559 502 Professor Natalie Bakopoulos Travel Writing (Section 2)

CASL2 SEMS 3500 506 Professor Melinda Cain Intercultural Communication (Section 2)

CASL3 AAS 2559 101 Professor Kandioura Drame African Literature and Culture

CASL4 RELI 2559 101 Professor James Tueller Islam and the World

Day 5: Sunday, April 27

CAS 112-502 IMPACT: Orphanage Visit Half-Day

Visit a Moroccan orphanage, which provides care

for children ages newborn to 15 years old. Upon

arrival at the orphanage, students will tour the

facilities and meet with staff to learn about their

programs, sources of funding, and challenges of

operating in Morocco. Children who have been

abandoned or orphaned for a wide range of

reasons enjoy interacting with

students. Engage with the

children through games,

music, and other activities.

Please note: The cost of the

trip includes a donation to the orphanage.


Adult $ 37 $ 35

Child $ 19 $ 17

TIME

Date Time

Depart April 22

1330


HIGHLIGHTS

Enjoy a meaningful visit to a local

Moroccan orphanage



Marrakech. Koutoubia’s minaret inspired the architects of the Giralda of Seville and the Hassan Tower of Rabat. Continue to

the Ben Youssef Medersa, the biggest medersa (school) in the whole of the Maghreb (west). The current structure of this

Koranic school was built around 1570. From there, you will walk to the Bahia Palace. The beauty of the Bahia Palace, which

took 15 years to complete, makes it a remarkable example of the Eastern architecture from the 19th century.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant accompanied by a Folkloric show before the return trip to Casablanca.

ITINERARY

Day 1: (L, D)

Travel to Marrakech

Lunch at AL KARAM Association

Drive to hotel & check in

Orientation around Marrakech in horse drawn carriage

Dinner at a local Moroccan restaurant with belly dancer

show

Overnight at hotel

Day 2: (L)

Visit Marrakech (Koutoubia, Medersa Ben Youssef &

Bahia Palace)

Lunch

Drive back to Casablanca

Arrive at the pier

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IMPACT OPPORTUNITY - Semester at Sea · offer a unique cultural insight into the host country ... TOMS Shoe Distribution & Rotary International Full-Day ... Walking shoes and some