Fiji 2016: International ServiceLearning Adventure
December 29, 2015 – January 11, 2016
Program Price: $3,500 (Grants of approximately $800 available for matriculated Fresno State students.
Other fundraising is anticipated, which should significantly lower student’s out-of-pocket expense. )
The Program
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articipants will embark on a rewarding service
learning project in the beautiful beach-front village of Naboutini, Fiji. Fresno State will partner with
Madventurer, an international service organization,
to work on rural community development. Students
will contribute to the village by working with the local
community members on construction, public health
and youth service projects. This is a multicultural,
international trip, with participants immersing themselves in local culture, food, village accommodations,
and daily life in Fiji. There will be opportunities for excursions and cultural immersion experiences such as
waterfall trips, horseback riding, learning traditional
dances, and more.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will:
• Develop an understanding and a value of the
importance of service and differing cultures
• Acquire insight into the life of villagers in Fiji
through cultural immersion, experiences and
activities
• Learn about the best practices of global service
and travel.
“Every moment that I spent (in Fiji) was new, exciting, eye
opening and redefining. I am so grateful to have had the
chance to experience the best two weeks of my life.”
—Stacy Han, Fiji 2014 Service-Learning Student
“The Fijian people were some of the nicest, most hospitable
people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. …the willingness with which they welcomed us into their homes, village
and lives was overwhelming.”—Ryan Brisco, Fiji 2014 ServiceLearning Student
Cost
The $1,400* program fee includes:
• Lodging in Naboutini
• Program materials and support from Madventurer Leaders
• All meals provided most days
• Ground transportation within Fiji
(*Grants of approximately $800 to help defray program
fee costs available for Fresno State students)
What’s excluded
• Passport fee, meals for three days, and incidentals
totaling approximately $200
• Airfare to and from Fiji (approximate cost $1,750)
• Course fees (approximately $100/unit)
• Travel insurance (approximately $60)
Due to the physical nature of the trip, very basic accommodations,
and rough terrain it is highly recommended that you be in excellent
health. Participants over 70 will be required to provide proof of a
doctor’s consent to travel.
Deadline to apply is April 24, 2015. For more information,
contact Sarah Whitley, swhitley@csufresno.edu, 559.278.2275
or Division of Continuing and Global Education, 559.278.0333
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