GTG BRB: SIT IHP Orientation

For the last two weeks I've been in Berkeley studying climate change as it relates to the politics of food, water and energy. The program is through the School for International Training's International Honors Program. There are 26 students, 3 teachers and 1 traveling fellow (basically our babysitter/#support). We are continuing our studies in Vietnam, Morocco, and Bolivia over the next three months. While in California we've had 4 class sessions, several guest lectures and outstanding field visits. My favorites included a trip to the geothermal power plant in the Napa Valley and the visit to Global Exchange in San Francisco. We have a group of 20 girls and 6 guys and they're all really great. Being in California was nice because I was able to learn about potential work that I could do after during the summer and after college. It was very confusing to be studying abroad, at home. It felt as though I was still building up to the real program. However it was nice to be constantly reminded of how blessed I am to live in such a beautiful place.