From Amsterdam to Entebbe

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Just a brief note to say we’ve heard from Mandy and Colin as they met the rest of their crew in the Amsterdam airport – everyone found each other without a hitch and are now well on their way to Entebbe, Uganda. Be sure to stay tuned as we’ll let you know when they’ve settled into their orientation spot in Uganda!… Read More

Headed to Uganda!

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The first half of the Nkula crew has united with Colin and Mandy, their overseas educators. Grey, Julia, Maddy, Kate, and Hannah are all checking through security right now as they begin their adventures. We wish them safe journeys and will keep you posted when they unite with the rest of the group and arrive in Uganda!… Read More

And They’re Off!

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The first half of the Kifaru group has united at the Portland airport! Matt and Gwen, the Overseas Educators, are headed through security with Chris M, Chris P, Nikolle, Gus, and Eric. They will meet the rest of the crew in Amsterdam. We wish them safe journeys and will keep you posted when they’ve landed in Tanzania!… Read More

Latitudes Orientation Wrap Up!

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We can’t believe it’s already time for our incredible cohort of 2014 Latitudes Students to take off! The past two days have been jam packed and we’d love to thank all of our students for being so attentive, helpful, engaged, and hilarious. We’d also like to thank all of the guest speakers who came to help us out and inspired us along the way. We hosted an alumni panel in… Read More

Latitudes Orientation 2014 Kicks Off!

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The Latitudes Team is so thrilled to announce that our Fall Orientation has kicked off! We are gathered in a beautiful forested retreat center just outside of Portland. With just one flight delay all day long, everyone has safely arrived at the orientation center. We’ve explored the camp, dipped our toes in the river, played some get-to-know-you games, and had a fantastic introduction from Carpe Diem’s Executive Director Drew Edwards.… Read More