Hi all, Hannah, Blair, and I are seniors at Christchurch School. For our integrated senior project, we are working to give back to people who have become like family - the rural Himalayan community of Agora. We want to bring light to the lives of the women in the village. The three of us will … Continue reading Women of Agora – A Senior Project
By Shaohan Zhang First time watching Mr. Cola fly-fishing was on the Havelock Island one early morning. I wrote down, “…misty fog covers the peaceful sea, even the tides stop to listen Mr. Cola’s swings. Toss and rotate. One, two, three. Toss out. The form looks like a solider dropping his gun to salute.” Ever … Continue reading Reflecting on Fly Fishing
The group's return from India has been a process. Some have likened the experience to withdrawal, others have compared it to finding a new "box" of ideas to explore. Regardless of the analogy, all of us have had reason during reintegration for introspection and deep thought about what we experienced. We have met weekly to … Continue reading Afterthoughts…
By Weichen Zhao The trip has ended. Looking back at those two weeks in time and the things we did all the time during the trip - traveling, speaking, watching, thinking. The experiences we gained refreshed our sense and view of world and life. Joseph, who works on a little island for his son's future, … Continue reading Discovery Never Ends
By Michael Maguire In our normal lives in the US, there are very few opportunities to yell at the top of your lungs or to sit in silence amazed by something natural - in India I did both in the same day! Half the group hiked from Agora to Dodital, a very sacred place in … Continue reading Unobstructed Opportunities
By Charlie Lange I know you Feel it too I swim far into the crystal blue To a place that is only ours My heart absorbing the ecstasy around me Happiness is nothing when not shared I need to share with you It's been too Long I submerge my skeleton, mind to soul Encapsulating … Continue reading An Eye into the Indian Mindset
By Trip Brewer When you look at a place like dodital, everything boils down to its spirit. I think this is because there is absolutely no way for our minds to process the energy of the place other that feeling it's spirit. When we hiked up to dodital, the first thing me and Charlie realized … Continue reading Spirit
By Angela Showalter A quick story about the CCS students on our trip to India. In short, they were terrific. Not only did they jump "all in" to the experience and put themselves outside of their comfort zones daily to connect deeply with the place and the people, but they demonstrated CCS core values at … Continue reading Rock-hopping and Kindness
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