One of the organizations we were able to visit, while on the ground in Nairobi, was the Mwelu Foundation. The Mwelu Foundation is a registered trust, founded in 2007. They work with a group of approximately 80 young people to help…
Learning About the Education System in Kenya
During our trip to Kenya, we had the pleasure of visiting Mwangaza College, an accredited four-year college within the city of Nakuru that focuses on four main career paths: Fashion and Beauty, Hospitality, Business and Education. The College has over…
Inspiration from Personal Success Stories
During our week spent in Kenya, there were many moments on the trip that impacted me greatly. These moments will stay with me for the rest of my life, as they were not only learning moments but moments that brought…
How Can You Spread Sunshine?
What is happiness? This question consistently went through my mind as we traveled the country of Kenya. People who have learned to appreciate what they have instead of complaining about what they could. This is something that shocked me because…
Inspired by the Children of Africa
On Thursday, May 19, the Kenya team had the opportunity to visit Mwangaza College and The Child Discovery Centre (CDC). The CDC serves street and very poor children in Nakuru, Kenya. They enroll the children in local schools, and buy…
Gaining a New Perspective
One of the most influential experiences I had during my time in Kenya was visiting the Child Discovery Centre (CDC). Being delegated the position of education coordinator was something I truly was looking forward to and working on since the…
Kicking Off the First Day in Kenya, Safari and Food
I flew from Indiana to New York at midnight and met up with the team in the morning. The line to check bags was long, but our team passed through TSA swiftly. We arrived at our gate around 10 a.m.,…
Meet the 2022 Kenya Cultural Immersion Trip Travel Team
Meet the 2022 Kenya Cultural Immersion Trip Travel Team Today we introduce the 2022 Kenya Cultural Immersion Trip travel team. Learn more about each of the members and their roles to make this experiential learning experience successful. Elizabeth Wimer G’06…
Live With the Kenya Cultural Immersion Trip Travel Team from Nairobi, Kenya
Recorded Zoom Conference With the Kenya Cultural Immersion Trip Travel Team From Nairobi, Kenya The Kenya Cultural Immersion Trip Travel Team from Nairobi, Kenya held a live Zoom conference during their trip in May. Check out the updates from how…