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May 11th, 2010 by GLA Executive Director

Summer Program Closures

Below you will find a list of our summer programs that are closed, or
about to fill. All destination countries still have some available
sessions, but certain session dates are full and are now closed.

To reserve your spot, simply begin your application here:
www.experiencegla.com/apply

*Australia* travel through the Outback volunteering with aboriginal
communities and learning about their traditional culture.
- July 3: 5 spots left
- July 24: Closed

*China: experience the dichotomy between rural and urban China. A
rapidly growing country full of contrasts.
- June 27: Closed
- July 25: 1 spot left Closed

*Costa Rica: Tropical Ecology & Service in the Monteverde Cloud
Forest
- June 19: Closed
- July 3: Closed
- August 4: Open

*Galapagos Islands: Experience environmental conservation in this
pristine archipelago.
- July 10: Closed
- July 24: 4 spots left

*Ghana: Immerse yourself in the rich culture of West Africa and
volunteer at local schools and orphanages.
- July 10: (3-week program) 3 spots left

Any programs not listed here still have space. You can always check program availability here: www.experiencegla.com/apply

If you are seriously considering GLA this summer, we encourage you to hold your spot today. You may hold your spot by starting your application and paying the $395 deposit.

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October 20th, 2009 by GLA Executive Director

Tension in the Galapagos: development v. conservation

The Global Leadership Adventures summer program in the Galapagos is focused on learning about the conservation efforts in the Galapagos Island.  This archipelago where Darwin formulated his theory of natural selection is a living classroom and one of the most unique places on earth.

However, its fame is also bringing massive tourism and foreign currency and is creating an economic boom attracting migrants from the mainland.  This is putting development up against conservation.

This slideshow and narrative from the New York Times perfectly captures the situation.  It’s a beautiful slideshow that is totally worth watching!

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February 10th, 2009 by GLA Executive Director

Masai Bush Camp: Beadmaking

It’s amazing how a few seconds of video can communicate more than a couple of written blog posts.  I love how the background sounds give you the full effect of being there – the goats bleating, children crying, etc…

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January 12th, 2009 by GLA Executive Director

Living with the Masai

I’ll be offline for the next 10 days.  Not because of workload or technology issues.  But because I’ll be living with the Masai people in Northern Tanzania.

Global Leadership Adventures has a new program that is only on our web site (not in the course catalog) – Masai Bush Camp.

I’m leading a group of students and faculty from the prestigous Pembroke Hill School in Kansas City on a customized version of this program.  In addition to the standard program we’ll also go on safari in the Serengeti to see the wildebeest migration.

However, the Masai Bush Camp program is primarily focused on community service and learning about the Masai culture first hand.  We’ll volunteer to fix up the local school and possibly also a water well for cattle.  In the afternoons we’ll meet with village elders, learn about their social structure, and even how to throw a spear, herd cattle and make beads.

I’ll post photos and post-program updates upon return.  In the meanwhile, read more about the Masai here.

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