By Cooper, Mariella, and Levy
We made it through the 24-hour traveling expedition and finally made it to SheOak Ridge. Marcus and Claire are the most welcoming hosts providing great camping equipment and delicious cuisine. For our orientation, we got to play some fun games such as kicking the shuttlecock and sitting around the campfire as a way of bonding with a group of people we will be spending a… Read More
We’ve just heard that the Shanti group has arrived safe and sound at their hostel in Kolkata! Be sure to follow along their journey right here on the blog in the coming weeks.… Read More
We checked in with alumna Marley Suarez, who took a gap semester on Carpe Diem’s East Africa program in Spring 2015. Learn where life has taken her post-Carpe Diem!
What have you been doing since your Carpe Diem experience?
Since finishing my Carpe Diem semester in 2015, I have continued to follow my wandering heart. Balancing a life of traveling—mostly back to East Africa with a stint around Southeast Asia—and… Read More
We’ve received word that the mighty Shiva group has safely arrived in New Delhi and have met up with their final group member (Maya) at their hostel. They are tired from a long journey, but happy to be there and starting their semester. Shiva, we wish you all the best, and the blog is now in your capable hands. Stay tuned for more from India.… Read More
Dear Friends and Family of the Hongi Crew:
We happily report that we’ve received word from the Hongi group. They have landed safely in Cairns, and are loading up the van to make the trip to She Oak Ridge. We’ll get a picture posted once they all settle in!
All the best!… Read More
The MAYA group arrived safely in Guatemala! They’ve got their bags and are now aboard their shuttle bus—en route to Quetzaltenango—where they’ll spend the next few days. They are looking forward to a good night’s sleep and then to diving into their orientation tomorrow.… Read More
Dear Friends and Family of the Walkabout Crew:
The group has landed safely in Sydney, and is now on the train to the Katoomba/Blue Mountain area. We’ll post a picture as soon as we get one!
All the best!… Read More
Dear Friends and Family
It is with a smiling heart that I say “Nkula has arrived!”. The group is safe and sound in Entebbe, road weary from an incredibly long flight, yet so excited at the adventures that lie ahead!
We hope that their travels are filled with the magic, kindness, and beauty!
Nkula crew: The blog is now yours!
Best wishes,
Jonathan… Read More
By Program Director James Simmons
Dear Friends and Family of the Carpe Diem Koro Group:
We are happy to inform you that the Koro group has landed safely in Fiji, just in time to witness a beautiful sunrise as they load up the van and transfer to Tubakula. Once there, they will engage in four days of Orientation activities as a means to get to know one another, set intentions… Read More
Dear Friends and Family
It is with a smiling heart that I say “Rayah has arrived!”. The group is safe and sound in Malaga and en route to Bolonia to begin their orientation and start their semester. They are a bit road weary from an incredibly long flight, yet so excited at the adventures that lie ahead!
We hope that their travels are filled with the magic, education, and beauty!… Read More
Greetings, friends and family!
We just received the news that the Nkula crew is united in Amsterdam, en route to Entebbe and the beginning of an exciting semester!
Thank you to everyone who has made this journey possible, and for the continued support throughout the semester. What a gift to for these students to be able to explore the world, develop new perspectives, and grow into ever more engaged global… Read More
By Program Director James Simmons
We’ve received word that the entire Shiva crew has gathered safe and sound in the San Francisco airport. Spirits are high and everyone is excited to begin the journey!
Thanks to everyone back home for all of your support in getting our students to this first courageous step. We can’t wait to follow along on their adventure and will be wishing the crew the best… Read More
By Program Director James Simmons
A warm welcome to our Koro crew calls for a photoshoot on the airport floor! Everyone in the group has arrived safely and is ready to kick off a great semester.… Read More
By Program Director Heather Vaught
The Inti group is all together and ready to begin a phenomenal semester in South America! One of our students is already rocking a pair of classic elephant pants.… Read More
By Program Director James Simmons
The Hongi group is finally together—and the stoke is high! Ringing in the beginning of Fall semester with a “grrrrr”!… Read More
By Program Director James Simmons
The Walkabout crew is all here and getting checked in! They channeled the theme of “awkward family photo” to kick off the semester (haha).
The group is missing one international student, who will meet them in Australia!… Read More
By Program Director Jonathan George
We’ve received word that the entire Rayah crew has gathered safe and sound in the JFK airport and have passed through security. Spirits are high and everyone is excited to begin the journey!
Thanks to everyone back home for all of your support in getting our students to this first courageous step. We can’t wait to follow along on their adventure and will be wishing… Read More
