Andrew Christian
Andrew's Program
Andrew, a high school chemistry teacher, is one of the program leaders for the Iringa program with CIEE. After serving with the Peace Corps in Tanzania, he is excited to work alongside young people as they explore their passions in route to becoming global citizens. In this blog, you will hear about the experiences and reflections the students are having in their own words.
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Mpira wa Migu (Football)
During our three weeks here, we will be conducting soccer camps with two secondary schools and two primary schools. Generally speaking, soccer is a sport reserved for boys in most... keep reading
Tumeshafika Salama! (We have arrived safely!)
*Disclaimer: due to connectivity issues, the blog posts might be a little out of order, but the content is just as great nonetheless :) After more than 24 hours of... keep reading
Connecting the Classroom
A vital part of the Cape Town program is connecting the experiences during service work and excursions to the local languages and culture. Each week, students have history and language... keep reading
"Rich in Our Hearts"
While visiting Soweto, our students were fortunate to visit Kliptown, a suburb of the township. They were able to visit the home of one its residents and walk around the... keep reading
Beth Uriel: House of LIght
Beth Uriel, one of our service partners, is a home to 24 young men who are trying to make positive changes in their lives. Over the course of the program... keep reading
Soweto: A Home of Heroes
To gain a better understanding of apartheid and the leaders who fought to end the injustice, our students visited Soweto, a township in Johannesburg. A focus of this trip is... keep reading
Molweni! Greetings from South Africa!
After months of waiting, thoughtful packing, and patient travel, our 14 high school students have arrived safely in Cape Town and settled into their dorms at the CIEE Global Institute... keep reading