Marisa Deku

There are many ways to enjoy a weekend here in Botswana. This past weekend the students got a taste of it all. It started off with a Friday field trip... keep reading

Today wasn't just any ordinary marathon, it was a marathon based on team building, leadership and service. We had a morning full of activities that emphasized teamwork, listening skills and... keep reading

"Mom there was a zebra in our class today!" Ever imagine you would hear these words? Well that was exactly what happened during the students' Setswana language session. You may... keep reading

As it was time to leave the Okavango Delta I couldn't have been more proud of the students. I watched most of them individually bid farewell and give hugs to... keep reading

After a long day of travel we have arrived in Maun. Tomorrow morning we take our chartered flights into the wild. We wrapped up week two with visits to Kalahari... keep reading

At the beginning of this week we turned Mokolodi Nature Reserve into our classroom. It is a nature reserve that was once a cattle ranch and now has wildlife, some... keep reading

Despite a few delays we are all here and settling into our new homes in Botswana! The students are busy getting to know each other as well as their Botswana... keep reading

Last week was full of activities to make sure we didn't miss anything before we wrapped up our program and returned to the States. Our week started off with some... keep reading

After a week of mastering animation, using Cinema 4D, we were treated to a weekend getaway. As we descended upon Cesky Krumlov, walking from the station to our traditional lunch... keep reading

Last Saturday we ate breakfast and then set out on an adventure called Czech Day. It was Czech Day because we did as Czechs do; hop on a train or... keep reading