Studying in a Field Afar
In and around United Kingdom
The following journal is designed for interested Rotarians to follow my year abroad as an Ambassadorial Scholar in Brighton, England. Due to the generosity of The Rotary Foundation, my sponsors from the Honolulu Rotary Club, District 5000 and my hosts from the Seaford Martello Rotary Club, District 1250, I have the opportunity to pursue a master’s degree in Anthropology of Development and Social Transformations at the University of Sussex.
The Ambassadorial Scholarship Program goals include “creating pockets of peace through international exchange of IDEAS; building meaningful international FRIENDSHIPS; sharing the universal love of FAMILY; and combining service and intellectual pursuits to create UNDERSTANDING and GOOD WILL.” The program aims to instill in scholars the Rotary ideal of “service as a basis of worthy enterprise” and encourage scholars to address the humanitarian needs of their communities as they move along in their personal and professional lives.
During my year as an “Ambassador of Goodwill,” I look forward to sharing with Rotarians my experience in Brighton to expand awareness of The Rotary Foundation’s educational programs. I am grateful for this opportunity and hope this journal provides my sponsoring club and other Rotarians with an understanding of my academic and Rotary-related pursuits.
Christiane Connors Ambassadorial Scholar, 2006-2007
Route taken and entries by Real Traveler C Connors
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Northeast Link Weekend
The Northeast Link Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar Orientation held in Sturbridge, Massachusetts on September 22 to the 23rd brought inbound and outbound... Continue reading » -
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Touchdown in Brighton
The flight touched down in Heathrow Airport and I had no problem going through customs, picking up my luggage and hopping onto a Brighton-bound bus.... Continue reading » -
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RIBI LINK Weekend
Rotary requires its scholars to attend an outbound scholar orientation, which I did last week in Sturbridge as well as an inbound scholar orientation.... Continue reading » -
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English Downs on a Bright Weekend
My first week at university was a busy, exciting and exhausting one. I met classmates and professors for the first time, attended department socials... Continue reading » -
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Remembering the Norman Conquest (Saxon Style)
One of the many benefits of living in an international student house is the wide spectrum of interests represented under one roof. Who knew until Sat... Continue reading » -
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Going Ons at Home
This past Wednesday, our house celebrated Sara, one of our housemate’s birthdays. The party was a load of fun and featured the usual crowd of interna... Continue reading » -
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The 'Palace of Westminster,' aka Parliament
On Thursday evening, I received a call from Jim Austin, a member of the Seaford-Martello Rotary club and an invitation to join him and several other c... Continue reading » -
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British Culture 101: The Queue
The Queue. Although we might say in the States “line,” I’m not convinced that we have an equivalent expression that carries the weight and meaning of... Continue reading »
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