Project Term emphasizes collaborative problem-solving and leadership development. It gives students the opportunity to step outside of their comfort zone and fully immerse themselves into a different culture It is guided by the school's Goals and Criteria, fostering experiential learning opportunities that integrate mystical, ethical, and ecological dimensions. Project Term involves students in extensive seven-month projects focused on global issues, utilizing design thinking and collaborations with organizations globally. Culminating in a week-long immersive field study, students actively engage with communities and experts to tackle challenges.
CONTENTS
02 Reflecting on our Field Study
04 Palmeras ll
05 CONAPAC Adopt-a-School
06 Sucasari - Chambira Palm
07 Primero de Enero
08 Roldan & Llachapa
09 Puerto Alegria/Santa Maria de Fatima
10 Cultural Exchange
12 Canopy Walkway
13 Activities
14 Canopy Walkway
15 Kayaking, Piranha Fishing, Swimming
14 ReNuPeRu Ethnobotanical Garden
15 Santa Monica Children's Village
16-24 Reflections
24 Mud, Shoes, Perspective
26 Cultural Strentghening Center
27 What's Next?
28 50th Project Term
As a group we embarked on an immersive journey along the Amazon and Napo Rivers, engaging directly with local Yagua and Riberenos communities through collaboration with CONAPAC, an NGO arm of Explorama. This experience pushed us beyond our comfort zones and helped us to deepen our understanding of rural education.