When writing your field observation notes, refer to the following for more detailed entries than pure observation:

• Observations: daily interactions, experiences, sights, etc.
• Speculations: attempt to make connections between your own ideas and theory, readings, lectures.
• Responding to class & what you read: relate your reading to your personal life; ( Read more... )

I had my own cultural adjustment activity this week; I attended a welcome ceremony last Thursday for 6 Maori women that was hosted by the Longhouse and local tribes. Despite having been to a few native gatherings, this one was different for its formality and its intimacy. There were only a handful of non-native people there. I, for one, has no ( Read more... )

INTERNET RESOURCES FOR STUDY AND TRAVEL ABROAD ( Read more... )