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Service Learning Courses
As of 2013, service learning courses and/or experiences are offered in all of UAB's colleges. Service learning happens in undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
If you have a course that should be designated as service learning, please contact the Office of Service Learning. With over 65 course sections per year, service learning courses are available to a growing number of UAB students, reaching over 9% of undergraduates in 2011-2012.
Please check the latest class schedule for up-to-date availability. You can search for Service Learning courses by selecting "Service Learning" in the Attribute Type box.
Spring 2014 Service-Learning Designated Courses - pdf version
Department | Subject | Course | Title | CRN | Primary Instructor |
Business | MG | 409 | Human Resources Management | 30403 | Barbara Wech |
Engineering | BME | 499 | Capstone Design 2 | 31571 | Alan Eberhardt |
Engineering | BME | 499L | Capston Design 2 Lab | 31740 | Alan Eberhardt |
Communications | CMST | 481 | Communication and Aging | 37065 | Cecil Betros |
English | EH | 102 | English Composition II | 36528 | Nichole Lariscy |
English | EH | 102 | English Composition II | 35854 | Cassandra Ellis |
English | EH | 203 | Writing in Birmingham | 36328 | Jaclyn Wells |
English | EH | 214 | Intro to Literature: Special Topics | 36330 | Cassandra Ellis |
Environmental Science | ENV | 108 | Human Populations, Earth & Environment | 30481 | Julie Price |
Foreign Languages | FLL | 120 | Foreign Cultures | 36739 | Erika Rinker |
Foreign Languages | FLL | 333 | Foreign Language Internship | 35329 | |
Health Services Administration | AHS | 481 | Management Internship | 33570 | Mickey Trimm |
Health Services Administration | AHS | 481 | Management Internship | 33571 | Mickey Trimm |
History | DCS | 401 | Ethnographic Filmmaking | 32502 | Michele Forman |
History | DCS | 601 | Ethnographic Filmmaking | 32503 | Michele Forman |
History | HY | 682 | Internship in Public History | 30132 | Andrew Keitt |
Honors | HON | 316 | Seminar: Filmmaking | 32787 | Michele Forman |
Honors | HON | 316 | Ethnographic Filmmaking | 35096 | Michele Forman |
Human Studies | HE | 490 | Special Projects in Health Education | 33380 | Laura Forbes |
Human Studies | HE | 490 | Special Projects in Health Education | 33381 | Retta Evans |
Human Studies | HE | 490 | Special Projects in Health Education | 33382 | Cynthia Petri |
Human Studies | HE | 490 | Special Projects in Health Education | 35923 | Larrell Wilkinson |
Human Studies | HE | 490 | Special Projects in Health Education | 33379 | Wajih Ahmad |
Human Studies | HE | 490 | Peer Education | 33967 | Kelly Ross-Davis |
Nursing | NUR | 368 | Sem I:Intr Nur Schlr/Inform/SL | 33083 | Angela Jukkala, Lynda Wilson |
Nursing | NUR | 395 | Community and Public Health Nursing | 32303 | Laura Debiasi, Katie Buys |
Nursing | NUR | 396L | Community and Public Health Practicum | 9 sections | Debiasi, Buys, Hamilton, Riggs, Turner-Henson, Cash, Phillips |
Nursing | NUR | 484 | Seminar II: Service Learning Project Development | 32333 | Angela Jukkala, Lynda Wilson |
Psychology | PY | 397 | Community-Based Practicum in Psychology | 32782 | Eric Gampher |
Psychology | PY | 490 | Psychology Capstone | 34607 | Eric Gampher |
Psychology | PY | 490 | Psychology Capstone | 35553 | Teruko Bredemann |
Psychology | PY | 490 | Psychology Capstone | 32825 | Walter Makous |
Psychology | PY | 490 | Psychology Capstone | 32827 | Walter Makous |
Public Health | GHS | 220 | Global Health Service Learning | 36868 | Tony Lee |
Science and Technology Honors | STH | 100 | Honors Participation | 35227 | Diane Tucker |
Science and Technology Honors | STH | 396 | Internship / Community Projects | 31651 | Diane Tucker |
Social Work | SW | 222 | Values Lab | 31494 | Scott Batey |
Social Work | SW | 490 | Practicum in Social Work | 31525 | Chris Walker |
Following courses have been designated as UAB service learning courses in the past. Some courses are still offered, and some are not.
Please check the latest course schedule for current availability.
Biology Field and Lab Science Education and Mentoring/SL BY 399
Business Management: Service Learning/SL MG 490
Capstone in Psychology/SL PY 490
Civic Engagement/SL SBS 303
Community and Service: Using Media for Social Change/SL DCS 350
Community-Based Practicum in Psychology/SL PY 397
Dollars and Sense: An Introduction to Business, Economics, and Personal Finance/SL LCB 101
EXPLORING BIRMINGHAM LCS 101-607 Freshman Seminar
Food Security National and Global Issues/SL SOC 490
Foreign Language Internship/Service Learning/SL FLL 333
Geriatric Services & Social Work/SL SW 205
Health Sciences Management Internship/SL AHS 481
Homelessness: Its Causes and Consequences/SL SOC 472
Impacting Community through Service Learning/SL LCSL 101-618
Intermediate Writing and Poetry EH302
Leadership and Community/SL GCLH 301
New Urbanism and Smarth Growth/SL ANTH 371/DCS 266/UA 366
Nursing Honors Sequence/SL NUR 368 NUR 484 NUR 486
Pathfinders: The Path from Sophomore to Professional/SL UNIV 204-56
Perceptions of Poverty in America CAS 399 Special Topics/SL
Peer Education/SL HE 490
Physical Activity Programming for Individuals with Disabilities/SL PE 450
Practicum in Social Work/SL SW 490
Public Health Nursing Theory Practicum/SL NUR 395 and 396
Respiratory Therapy Directed Study in Respiratory Care III/SL RST 432
SCT Tech Honors: Internships/Community Projects/SL STH 396
Service-Learning/Sociological Practice/SL SOC 488
Social Work Values Lab/SL SW 222
Sports Management/SL MG 430
Student Success in Nursing NUR 100
Untold Stories: Finding and Telling Stories You Haven't Been Told In History Class/SL HY291 DCS 291
Using and Preserving Historic Places as Primary Sources: Studying the Multi-Cultural Heritage of the Southeastern Coast/SL HY 292/392/682
Faculty wishing to create a Service-Learning course or have their course designated as Service-Learning should consult the Service-Learning Course Designation page.
The Campus Compact website has many different examples of syllabi that incorporate service learning in different disciplines.
UAB faculty are continually evolving their courses to include service learning pedagogy. Eligibility to participate in a service learning course depends on the particular course requirements as established by the Department and faculty member concerned. Below are some examples of such courses.
Field and Lab Science Education and Mentoring is a course designed to maximize students' understanding of Biology and Natural Science and Mathematics principles and practices through teaching and service learning. Recognizing the need to address the deficiency in science education in urban schools and promoting early childhood education and the University's mission of social justice, students will mentor a K-5 grade or class on a weekly basis in the study of science subjects.
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This course gives students the opportunity to integrate their personal areas of interest in psychology with an individual research project. Each student is responsible for the production, presentation, and defense of a resarch paper which addresses a specific topic. Students will be exposed to field experiences to apply information that they have learned to the real-world setting.
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CIVIC ENGAGEMENT SBS 303-7N Honors Seminar
SBS 303 promotes experiential learning for SBS honors students and aims to use service learning to advance the mission of social justice. This goal is accomplished through engagement with community partners to create mutually beneficial relationships and reflection (using readings, journal entries and discussion) to connect class activities with the larger issues that impact our communities. A Community Project Assignment, including a paper and oral presentation, allows students to examine the integration of their educational experiences with their work in the community.
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Students in PY397 apply their knowledge of psychology to perform service in the community. Supervisors and settings vary widely, but most sites provide mental health or related psychological services. Recently, community practice sites have included the Crisis Center, Family Court, Department of Human Resources, and Children's Hospital. To earn academic credit, the student must be engaged in meaningful work of a psychological nature, and supervised by a psychologist, licensed counselor or other qualified professional.
Course Designation Information
In this course, students engage in a service learning project with a community partner that directly relates to the course material. For six weeks, students work with elementary school students to deliver Junior Achievement curriculum based economics and personal finance. Requiring students to deliver lessons at a grade school level reinforces their understanding of key basic concepts.
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The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Center for Urban Affairs and University Honors Program team up to offer this interdisciplinary course which pairs students to produce a short documentary film which represents a community in the Birmingham area. The course addresses four areas: 1) community outreach, 2) intro to social science theory and methods, 3) film theory and the aesthetics of filmmaking, and 4) technical aspects of camera work and digital video editing. Students are encouraged to explore the meaning of community at the group/collective and individual levels and to create films examining issues affecting the Birmingham community, including housing, education, healthcare, immigration, poverty, and the environment.
Foreign Language majors have the opportunity to work on a community internship. The Foreign Language Internship is a faculty-supervised opportunity for practical experience in tasks of international scope that may provide opportunities to use language(s) studied or applications of cultural knowledge. The field experience credit hours normally count towards general electives credit and cannot replace language courses. This practical experience provides opportunities to turn theory into practice; learn intangibles of the workplace; gain insights into the strengths and weaknesses of formal education; and make contacts to help further career development.
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This course is designed to promot the integration of formal knowledge obtained in the classroom and in readings with experiential learning in various not-for-profit settings providing services to the homeless. The students are required to offer at least 15 hours of approved service at a designated not-for-profit providing services to the homeless. The student is assigned various journal reflection topics in which they integrate their personal experiences in volunteer service with their formal classroom learning.
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**EXPLORING BIRMINGHAM LCS 101-607 Freshman Seminar
A Freshman Learning Community Seminar addressing how the design of physical spaces affects the way we interact with each other and build community. Students explore the design of public spaces, neighborhoods and transportation systems and analyze how these aspects relate to community culture and lifestyle. This class incorporates a variety of learning experiences that include classroom discussions, group activities, lectures, and service learning in which students learn through direct experience and field assignments.
This Freshman Learning Seminar is unique in that students engage in ongoing service within the community as an integral part of the course. Students partner with community agencies and have the opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge learned in the classroom. The Freshman Seminar addresses such topics as basic counseling skills and theory, study of and exposure to underserved and under-represented populations, skills for crisis intervention and working with special populations, and sociological connections between race, class, and other social identities of gender, age, and ability. Students are introduced to skills and issues relevant to the helping professions such as psychology, sociology, social work, counseling, education, medicine nursing, and health professions.
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As the second Signature Course for Global and Community Leadership Honors, this provides students with field experiences in partnership with selected community or local government agencies. Through readings, class discussions and written reflections, students will explore the meaning of service and leadership as they work throughout the semester with their community partners. As much as practicable, each students works with an organizations matched with student's Issue of Interest, with the goal of allowing a student to apply knowledge gained in both their academic studies and leadership courses. The goal of the course is to bring students to a deeper understanding of their role as leaders in service to those communities where they find themselves living and working, as well as those they wish to affect in positive ways. This is a designated service-learning course integrating academic learning, civic learning and meaningful service to the community.
The purpose of the course is to help students begin the process of evolving from a student into a professional. Coursework will feature learning that is needed beyond GPA and MCAT/DAT/OAT scores before applying to professional schools. Attention will be focused on self-assessment, personal and professional development related to health care, specific relevant areas of social psychology and the writing of a personal action plan. The course will incorporate service learning, a method of learning that integrates academic work with community service. Students learn to apply knowledge gained in the classroom to "real life" by getting hands-on experience in the community. As part of the course, Cooper Green Mercy Hospital will facilitate students volunteering for four hours per week in different hospital service areas so that students gain first hand experience relating to a range of health care issues. The course will purposefully link this volunteer experience with concepts and skills learned in the classroom.
By the end of this course the student will be able to facilitate workshops on Sexual Decision Making and HIV Awareness. Each student will volunteer at community health fairs, student organization gatherings, churches, etc. to provide information and resources to the community. As a result of this course, a SHAPE Educator will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to educate a diverse community and to provide the appropriate interventions to respond to a community at risk.
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The purpose of this course is to provide students with knowledge and skills needed to meet the unique fitness and physical activity needs of individuals with various disabilities. Through class discussions, course assignments, and a service learning experience, students will learn to design and implement personal training/fitness programs and disability sports/recreation programs for individuals with disabilities based on assessments of health-related strengths and needs.
The Practicum provides students with opportunities to learn how to apply their knowledge of social work theories and methods within the context of "hands-on" situations in social work practice environments. The practicum is the culmination of the social work education program. Under the supervision of qualified social work practitioners, students participate in the actual execution of various social work tasks.
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PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING THEORY PRACTICUM NUR 395 and 396
NUR 395 provides didactic content in community and public health nursing, a community-service focused specialty area within professional nursing. The primary intent is to help the professional nursing student understand the public health needs of individuals within communities, the context of nursing practice within communities, and the impact of nursing on the community, at the local, state, national and global levels. Emphasis is on professional role development to promote nursing care focused on illness and injury prevention, health promotion, health maintenance, health education, and coordination of care for diverse aggregate groups in various community settings.
395 Syllabus
396 Syllabus
Students will develop a service learning plan in collaboration with a faculty (and community) sponsor that will include
- learning objectives related to science education, application of science or engineering, or another focus consistent with STH listing of the course
- plan for documentation of the experience and of integration of the experience with the student's academic work
- reading list to provide academic background appropriate for the project
- documentation of the community needs or issues which are addressed through the experience.
To qualify for STH 396 credit, the project will have a service or experiential component. STH 396 can be taken by students engaging in an internship where the balance between benefit to the organization and benefit to the student (in terms of experience) may differ from student to student.
Service-learning within sociology is a supervised community service project related to sociology and social policy through which a student expands his/her knowledge of society, practices critical thinking and the values and skills needed for effective citizenship, and has the opportunity to address some social problem or problems. The student will: (1) engage in a service activity with a selected community partner, (2) reflect on service activities through journal entries and meetings with the professor, and (3) integrate engagement, reflection and social science concepts in a final paper. The course aims to involve the student in service learning projects conducive to the development of the sociological imagination and the examination of the connection between sociology and citizenship
This course strongly engages students in the service learning process by focusing on learning about and applying social work values and principles, particularly social justice concepts. Enhanced academic learning and purposeful civic learning occur as students learn to integrate social work values and principles (addressed in the classroom) into developing an understanding of community social service needs and services which address those needs. This integration occurs through completion of 24 hours of field observation in a social service setting agency setting and connection of those observations to course content. During these 24 hours students should work on a specific volunteer project which will be of benefit to the agency and its clientele.
Volunteer projects will be defined by the student and the agency host and may include such activities as organizing a canned food drive, planning and conducting an outdoor event for clients, participating in meetings with client/consumer advocacy groups, collecting clothing and furniture for clients, etc.
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This service-learning course engages students in critical analysis of perceptions and policies toward those living in poverty in the United States while providing essential tax preparation and financial literacy services to members of our local community. Academic coursework focuses on perceptions and misperceptions of those in poverty, race and poverty, socioeconomic issues faced by low-income families, federal and state policies toward working families, and predatory lending practices that erode wealth. In addition to classroom discussions, students participate in the SaveFirst Initiative, which trains college and graduate students to offer free tax preparation services and financial literacy information to working families across the state of Alabama. Students are trained to complete tax returns and then use this expertise to serve low-income individuals at sites in the greater Birmingham area.
A Freshman Learning Community course has integrated a service learning component in which pre-nursing students participate in 5 hours of service to the community in agencies that serve health care populations. The service learning unit of the course provides student experiences within agencies that serve several populations including: decreased access to health care (free clinics and health screenings), homelessness, pre-school and school-age children, hospice care, horticultural therapy, and elderly day care. Although learning is the emphasis in this model, reciprocity and engagement are developed between School of Nursing faculty, students, Birmingham community partners and health care recipients.
Students will learn about the concepts of human memory, nostalgia, folklore, storytelling and public history in the classroom and by engaging in the practice of oral history collection. This class combines traditional history principles of research and documentation with new media technologies. Course pedagogies provide a variety of learning experiences that include classroom discussions, group activities, lectures, and experiential learning in which students learn through direct experience and field assignments.


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Travel to Latvia
© Photo: The Latvian Institute, www.latvia.lv
Nineteen different airline companies serve Riga airport, including a number of budget airlines, so it should not be too difficult to find a reasonable ticket. The website of Riga Airport (opened to the list of companies flying to Riga with web addresses) can be found here: http://www.riga-airport.com/en/main/flights/airlines.
Another way or arriving in Latvia ir by ferry. At the time of writing in 2010, Riga has ferry a connections to Stockholm in Sweden and Travemunde in Germany, Ventspils is connected with Ninneshamn in Sweden, and the city of Liepāja offers ferry route to Travemunde in Germany.
International train routs are currently limited to connections with Moscow and St. Petersburg in Russia and in summer to various destinations in Ukraine.
Riga is very well served by extensive buss connections. Bus routes connect Latvia with Belgium, Holland, France, England, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Germany, the Czech Republic, Russia, Ukraine and Belarus and many other European countries. Check with your local travel agency or transport provider to learn more about connections and prices.
© Photo: Aleksandrs Kendenkovs (Foto Banka)
The Latvian Institute, www.latvia.lv |
Being a northern country, Latvia experiences fairly long, dark winters (November to February). It is not generally extremely cold or snowy; averaging around minus ten degrees Celsius, but temperatures can reach minus twenty for a few days each year. Spring is lovely with plenty of flowers and blooming fruit trees and shrubbery. Summer is the favourite season of most Latvians because of long "white" nights and warm temperatures, averaging a pleasant 20 degrees. However, it is not unusual to have periods of temperatures around 30 degrees. Fall is popular with nature lovers due to the colourful leaves and plentiful wild mushrooms to be had in the forests. Latvia is a very lush green country for a good reason - it rains quite a lot. Be sure to bring a sturdy umbrella for year-round use, warm clothes and sturdy, waterproof boots from September to March/April.
Latvian is the official state language of Latvia. Latvian belongs to the Baltic branch of the Indo-European language family. Although the official state language is Latvian, you will easily get around with a command of Russian and English, as part of the population of Riga is Russian-speaking, and most Latvians do understand Russian. In Riga and other bigger cities you can use English as well.
Government-funded bilingual education is available only in primary schools for ethnic minorities. These include Russian, Jewish, Polish, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, Belarusian, Estonian and Roma schools.
In the public universities the language of instruction mostly is Latvian; at the same time programmes for foreign students are designed and taught in English. Private universities may offer programmes in Russian language too.
If international agreements do not provide otherwise, foreign students who meet the following requirements may be enrolled in institutions of higher education of Latvia if:
- the student's certificate of secondary education meets Latvian education standards;
- the student's level of knowledge corresponds to the level required for admission to the respective institution and programme of higher education;
- the student has a sufficient level of proficiency in the language(s) of instruction.
The registration of applicants and the closing dates for applications may vary in different higher education institutions. Students wishing to study in Latvia have to contact and submit their applications directly to the chosen institution.
See detailed information in Entrance Requirements. Detailed entrance requirements can be found in the information on individual study programmes in the study programme database.
Academic year
The academic year in most higher educational institutions starts in September, it comprises 40 weeks and is divided into 2 semesters.
© Photo: Tēvijas Sargs
The Latvian Institute, www.latvia.lv |
Autumn semester:
lectures: September to December
exams: December / January
holidays: Christmas time
Spring semester:
lectures: February to the end of May
exams: May / June
holidays: July, August
Recognition of diploma
Based on the data provided by the European diploma recognition network ENIC/NARIC, the Academic Information Centre of Latvia determines whether a certificate/diploma or an academic degree awarded in a foreign country can be equated to a document of education or an academic degree in Latvia. In cases when the document being assessed does not satisfy the standards of the certificates/diplomas or academic degrees awarded in Latvia, the assessment report states what additional requirements must be met to achieve the required compliance. Based on the assessment report, the institution of higher education to which the student has applied can take a decision about enrolment.
See detailed information in Entrance Requirements.
Tuition fees
The cost of studies depends on the institution and the programme being followed. The range is from 1000 EUR per year in Teacher training programme (4 years of studies) to 10,000 EUR per year for a Dental Surgeon's degree (5 years) to 22,000 EUR for Executive Master of Business Administration studies. Detailed information on tuition fees is provided with each study programme description in the studyinlatvia.lv database.
Living costs
According to the Latvian Central Bureau for Statistics, the average expenditure per household member in the Riga region of Latvia in 2011 was the following:
In Lats |
In EUR |
% |
231.84 |
329.88 |
100.0 |
Food and non-alcoholic beverages |
58.44 |
83.15 |
25.21 |
Alcoholic beverages and tobacco |
7.52 |
10.70 |
3.24 |
Clothing and footwear |
14.03 |
19.96 |
6.05 |
Housing, water, electricity, gas and other heating fuel |
38.62 |
54.95 |
16.66 |
Home furnishings, household supplies and routine maintenance |
10.35 |
14.73 |
4.46 |
Health |
14.69 |
20.90 |
6.34 |
Transportation |
26.79 |
38.12 |
11.56 |
Communications |
11.41 |
16.24 |
4.92 |
Leisure and cultural pursuits |
18.82 |
26.78 |
8.12 |
Education |
4.23 |
6.02 |
1.82 |
Restaurants, cafes and hotels |
12.50 |
17.79 |
5.39 |
Miscellaneous goods and services |
14.44 |
20.55 |
6.23 |
According to the EURES (European Employment services) data on living and working conditions in Latvia, the country has a fairly low standard of living as compared to other European countries, so students from abroad may be used to spending more on their lifestyle. Average food prices include: meat - EUR 6/kg; frankfurters, sausages - EUR 5/kg; chicken - EUR 4.5/kg; cheese - EUR 6-15/kg; milk - EUR 1/litre; bread - EUR 0.5-1; potatoes - EUR 0.5/kg; beer price in shops - EUR 1-2/500 ml). An average restaurant meal costs between EUR 7 and EUR 30. The ERASMUS grant set by the European Commission for students coming on exchanges to Latvia is set at 500 EUR per month.
State Education Development Agency offers scholarships to foreign students and teaching staff for studies, research work and participation in summer schools in Latvia. More information here.
Health insurance
© Photo: Imans Urtāns/ The Latvian Institute, www.latvia.lv
Each student must be aware that it is mandatory to be covered by health insurance for the entire planned period of stay in the Republic of Latvia. The health insurance policy should guarantee coverage of expenses associated with health care provision in the Republic of Latvia, including expenses associated with return travel to one's country of origin in case of serious health problems. The minimum coverage limit indicated in the policy cannot be less than 30 000 LVL over the insurance period.
Citizens of the European Union Member States, Norway, Liechtenstein, Iceland or Switzerland can use the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). This document certifies that the holder is a resident of one of the aforementioned countries and is covered by the social insurance system of this country. During the period that the holder of the EHIC card resides in another of the participating countries, the card ensures the right to receive necessary or emergency health care to the same extent that it is available under the national social insurance system to the permanent residents of the country in question.
Visas and residence permits
Visas (if needed) and residence permits for persons interested in studying in Latvia are acquired as part of the application and enrolment process. Based on a positive assessment of the applicant's education documents provided by the Academic Information Centre, and a successful enrolment application, the university contacts the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (OCMA) to apply for a 3-month entry visa for citizens of countries who require a visa. EU citizens can spend up to 90 days a year in Latvia without a visa if they have a valid passport or identity card (for a full list of countries whose citizens do not require a visa to enter Latvia see the OCMA website). When the student has arrived, a residence permit is applied for by the university on behalf of the student for the period of studies in which the student is enrolled.
Finding accomodation
Some universities have their own student dormitories, others provide assistance with housing search (studyinlatvia.lv database provides information on accomodation arrangments offered by each university). You should ask the foreign student advisor at your chosen university for advice, since the housing market in Latvia is not very easy to navigate even for locals.
Arrival at the university
Upon arrival at the university, the student meets with university representatives in order to become acquainted with the programme and to receive answers to any questions. Most frequently it is the staff of the external relations division or members of the student council who look after visiting students. The wellbeing of students is important to each university, thus universities take care to inform foreign students about university life and to involve them in social activities. Latvian students have always been helpful and friendly. Most often it is the student councils which organize student activities and social life, and membership in these student organizations is open to foreign students as well.
Good to know
Latvian currency is the lats (LVL), 1 LVL consists of 100 santimes. Since Latvia entered the EU in 2004, 1 LVL has been equated to approximately 1.42 EUR
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Environmentalists, members of the Green Party and Progressives take note. We should start taking cold showers. This is no joke. We have a serious pollution problem on our hands. Power plants pump thousands of pollutants into the air each year. This causes smog and acid rain that kills plants and animals. It ruins plants' immune systems, making them more susceptible to life-threatening diseases. It ruins lakes and rivers, the natural habitat of fish. Trout and salmon are being born with half developed gills, three eyes, and two tails. It might even hurt humans. ...
SMC leadership too quiet
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Both the campuses of Saint Mary's and Notre Dame have been reading about the Notre Dame administration banning GALA's ads in The Observer. We've read where President Malloy stands on this issue. My question is this: Where does the administration of SMC stand on this issue? The Observer speaks for both campuses — I paid my twelve dollars at the beginning of the year. I'd like an answer to my question; as a student here, I deserve one. This is my education and I'd like to know the parameters of it. Will I be allowed to explore all avenues of thought or will I be confined to the administration's mode of thought? But I'm not even asking SMC to condemn ND's [and now the Observer's] policy, nor am I asking SMC to condone it. All I'm asking for is a decision, so I know where I stand on my campus. SMC has a responsibility to its women — the mission of this school is to educate well-rounded women, to show women that they can make competant decisions for themselves. What kind of an example is an administration that refuses to stand up and speak out on an issue that is central to both campuses? ...
Petty complainers lose sight of true suffering
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Please forgive me for the reactionary nature of this article. Please forgive its seemingly ad hominem appearance as well. It is not intended as an attack on any one individual author. Nor is it an attack on an entire student body. It is simply an expression of my concern for and dismay at the superficial and ungrateful nature of writing that I have often seen elicited from members of a student body that is so blessed to be at this school. ...
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The bosses are a good dlc, but the weapons they should have left it alone, and let you find them around in different areas; like in NG.
If the plan is to complete the game with DLC then the original price of the game should be halved. So then if you want the full game you can purchase the DLC. This is a shameful display!
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January 31st, 2013 by Brendan Dunne | 16 comments
Is there anything Jason Negron and the Sole Swap team can't do with a Foamposite pair? Doesn't seem like it, as his nonstop output has covered everything from graphic applications to straight up color injections. This pair is one of his cleaner ones in recent memory, upgrading the Nike Air Foamposite One 'Stealth' release with a gaudy gold touch that runs along the previously icy outsole. Continue reading for a better look at his handiwork and stay tuned for more custom sneakers of all shapes and sizes.
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these look like they were painted with the paint that comes with a model car kit. weak IMO.
Not a fan of the Sole Swap/Customs genre but these are dope .........GET YOUR PAIR BEFOREE JOE BUDDEN BUYS THEM ALL
He do a good job but he take to long to get back to people he need to make a web site
dope. i like the gold soles. but should've left the carbon fiber black instead of painting it gold.


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Lawsuit Filed to Stop School Flexibility Act, Democrats Pledge to Repeal Bill
A judge will soon decide whether the Governor can sign a controversial education bill. Today, opponents and supporters of the School Flexibility Act go to court to debate the future of the recently passed bill. The Alabama Education Association filed a lawsuit to stop the School Flexibility Act from becoming law. The lawsuit states that republicans violated the open meetings act when they revised the original nine page bill into a twenty-seven page bill without minority help. The School Flexibility Act, which gives tax credits to parents who move their children from failing public schools to private schools has created an uproar among legislators. After republican revision, the School Flexibility Act became the newly named School Accountability Act, which included different provisions. Democrats say the bill was passed dishonestly. "They knew they couldn't pass the bill that was vetted to the public," says Representative Patricia Todd. "So every citizen of the state, if you believe in democracy in America, you should be outraged about what happened last Thursday." After the Senate approved the bill 22-10, Governor Bentley said certain legislators had to be excluded. "I think the conscious decision to not include them was to pass the bill," he said. "I think they did oppose it so I think that sometimes you have to do what is necessary to get a piece of legislation passed and that's exactly what was done." The Governor says he feels the bill is the 'most unique thing that has happened to education' and supports it because he feels it will improve school systems throughout the state. "We can't get lost in all of this legal stuff and talk about tax credits and all this. The flexibility is so important to these school systems and it's something that I've wanted. It's something that schools have wanted. They can become a better school system. We don't want any failing schools in this state." Democrats say certain procedures were violated by republicans trying to pass the bill. House Minority Leader Craig Ford says the Governor isn't playing fair. "He admitted that he's going against the whole process of Democracy and it's the arrogance of the Republican party that they just don't care what the people of Alabama think," says Ford. Democrats want a temporary restraining order that will keep the bill from being signed by the Governor until a full hearing on the way it was passed is held. Judge Charles Price says he will have a ruling on the matter Wednesday, March 6 2013. |
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October 12, 2011
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Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Chidi Ahanotu discusses Tampa Bay's crushing, 48-3 defeat at the hands of the San Francisco 49ers – a loss that saw the Buccaneers get away from what worked in their 3-1 start and possibly stripped the team of its manhood.
This one was just flat out embarrassing. But saying that is way too easy in assessing the 48-3 beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took on Sunday in San Francisco. This is what happens when you try to do too much. This is what happens when you throw away the blue print. This is what happens when you try to force things.
I'm thinking the Bucs upper management decided that the way they were winning was not enough. No. It was not satisfactory to simply win by running the ball, or dumping off the ball to running backs or quarterbacks scrambling all when the wide receivers are incapable of getting open all season.
No. We are going to throw the ball to the wide receivers whether they are going to get open or not! They did not get open.
But Josh Freeman did force the ball in over and over and over again. He was picked of twice and had at least three other potential picks dropped by 49ers defensive backs.
Instead of what Freeman has usually been doing, which is dumping the ball off or scrambling when his skillfully challenged wide receivers were stuck in their coverages, he forced the issue to prove that the Bucs can indeed have a true passing game.
Now I am just guessing, but it seemed rather odd that a usual sound and good decision maker like Freeman took so many risks and forced the ball into double coverages and tight coverages throughout the game – all while looking directly at the guy he intended to throw to the entire play. This was ugly.
The San Francisco 49ers defensive backs teed off on the Bucs wide receivers, culminating in two interceptions, a ton of passes defended, and a grab bag of blow-up hits by the safeties against the Bucs' poor wide receivers – one of which forced a fumble.


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Q: Suppose I buy a new 27-inch-wheeled bike and hate it. I really like the idea of the mid-sized wheels, but you never know. The new wheels might clash with the color scheme of my shorts. If I just slap on an old set of 26-inch wheels and tires, am I good to go, aside from the occasional pedal whack? —Tim, who has commitment anxiety
MBA: You could probably live with a 27 bike converted to a 26er, but chances are it would not be all that fun. There are so many factors that come into play. Does the bike have slightly longer stays for wheel clearance? If so, it will have a longer wheelbase than you need with 26-inch wheels. It shouldn't be too much of an issue with the steering because you are changing both wheels.
The bottom bracket height is a bigger deal than you think. We recently tested some Shimano pedals side by side, and we noticed clearance issues (we kept hitting rocks) with the pedal that was just slightly fatter. It was a shocker.
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There are not many changes in the rankings this week, despite some ranked teams losing. But who they lost to and how they did it are all taken into account. The big change was forced by Notre Dame, who beat Arizona State on March 13 in Arizona. The Fighting Irish lost to Arizona 17-5 on March 10. So even though the Sun Devils beat Arizona earlier this season, recent results suggest the Wildcats have improved at a faster clip. Davenport lost to Arkansas State Saturday, but did so on the road scoring a bonus point. The Panthers actually led with time winding down, before the Red Wolves scooped up an overthrown Davenport lineout and ran it in for the last-second win. Army lost, but by a thin margin to NYAC, who has a win over BYU under its belt. The AC was without Eagles Mike Petri and Brian Doyle, who played against BYU, and Army sat a few starters, too. We'll find out more about the Black Knights when they play Kutztown and Penn State in the coming weeks. Penn State also lost on the weekend, but to Life. The Nittany Lions are still ranked highly after losing big to St. Mary's, Cal and Life, because they beat Army by 23 in the fall. That result is getting old, but no one has played a tougher collegiate schedule this spring than Penn State, and no team east of the Mississippi (or probably outside of the Mid-South Conference) would have gone anything other than 0-3 against the Running Eagles, Golden Bears and Gaels. San Diego State fell to St. Mary's, so the Aztecs slip to below Dartmouth and Tennessee. The Vols are still undefeated in the SCRC, having won every game easily, and Dartmouth is on a tour of Ireland. BYU fans might be frustrated to see the Cougars, undefeated against college competition, sitting at No. 4, especially after a close game with NYAC. But BYU has just three wins over ranked college competition – Texas A&M, San Diego State and UCLA. Arkansas State's and Life's three best wins over college teams are better. The Red Wolves have beaten Texas A&M (by 63 in College Station, while BYU beat the Aggies by 39 on neutral ground in Las Vegas.), Life and Davenport. Life has beaten Utah, Davenport and Penn State. Scores against common opponents suggest Arkansas State is better than BYU, and Life is credited with better wins than the Cougars. Because Notre Dame has jumped into the rankings, and we don't believe any team deserves to drop from them this week, we have 26 teams in the list. Western Washington and Texas A&M are tied at 25.


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Sea to Sky legislators voiced their opposition this week to Greyhound's proposed intercity bus service cuts in the corridor.
One Whistler councillor, however, said at a meeting in Squamish on Tuesday (Oct. 9) that he doesn't think the company's threat that it might discontinue B.C. service altogether is an idle one and urged corridor communities to be careful in what they demand.
In an application submitted to B.C.'s Passenger Transportation Board (PTB) on Sept. 28, Greyhound is seeking permission to slash almost half of its bus schedule in the Sea to Sky corridor as part of a plan to stem the flow of red ink from its operations in British Columbia.
Greyhound officials say the company lost $14.1 million on its B.C. operations last year and needs to reduce service or face possible cessation of its operations in the province.
The company is seeking permission to reduce service on 15 routes within B.C. and abandon one — a daily bus from Victoria to the ski resort on Mount Washington. Service on only three of its B.C. routes would be unchanged.
If the application is approved, the minimum number of daily Greyhound buses travelling between Vancouver and Squamish would fall from seven to four, between Vancouver and Whistler from eight to four and from Vancouver to Pemberton from four to three.
Squamish Coun. Patricia Heintzman, speaking at a Squamish Transit Standing Committee meeting on Tuesday, urged her fellow leaders to tell the PTB that they oppose the proposed service cuts.
"We need to cohesively send a clear message that this is unacceptable," she said.
Whistler Coun. Jack Crompton, who attended the meeting to discuss intercity transit options in the corridor, said some service is better than none and that because it's a private company, Greyhound could follow through and halt service altogether.
Also Tuesday, the Pemberton Valley Utilities and Services Committee forwarded a resolution to the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District board that was expected to be passed in a special meeting Wednesday (Oct. 10). That resolution called upon member municipalities, the Lil'wat Nation and B.C. Transit to submit formal opposition of Greyhound's proposal to the PTB, and also called for the issue to go to a public hearing.
In their application, Greyhound officials stressed the urgency of their request as a way to stem the flow of red ink in the company's B.C. operation.
"If we are forced to cease operations in British Columbia, the existing public need for intercity bus transportation will either go unmet or it will have to be filled by government-subsidized operators," officials stated in a recent submission to the Passenger Transportation Board (PTB), which oversees passenger transportation services in the province.
Stuart Kendrick, Greyhound Canada senior vice president, on Tuesday (Oct. 9) stressed that the number of daily runs being sought is a minimum. The number of runs from Vancouver to Whistler during the busy ski season, for example, may well remain unchanged at eight per day, but might fall to four or five per day during non-peak season.
"This gives us flexibility to meet the peaks and valleys of the market and change when the off-season demand drops," Kendrick said.
Halting B.C. operations altogether "is not something we want to do," Kendrick said. "That [possibility] popped up when we were having discussions about how important it is to get some flexibility in the B.C. market. It's a possibility but something we consider a last resort … we want to remain viable and spend many more decades in B.C."
The move could well add fuel to the fire for those who have been seeking to establish regular intercity transit service linking Mount Currie, Pemberton, Whistler, Squamish and Vancouver.
A year ago, the District of Squamish decided to discontinue funding for a regular Squamish-Whistler bus, leaving only Whistler-Pemberton-Mount Currie with the corridor's only regular, publicly-operated transit service.
In their application to the PTB on Sept. 28, Greyhound officials said reduced ridership on the 15 routes has made it necessary to slash service as a way to save money in the hopes that the company will be able to return to profitability in B.C.
"[Greyhound] plans to eliminate approximately 2.2 million operating miles in B.C. and generate yearly operating savings of approximately $6.75 million," the submission states, adding that some 6.7 million operating miles would be retained.
"This application is submitted in light of ongoing unsustainable passenger operating losses that are being incurred by [Greyhound] in B.C. The minimum frequency adjustments and route abandonment … will, if approved, make it possible for [Greyhound] to continue its intercity bus passenger operations in B.C."
On Aug. 31, the PTB rejected a similar application by Greyhound for similar schedule-reduction measures under the "Urgent Public Need" provisions of the Passenger Transportation Act. That's the portion of the act that allows operators to apply for schedule changes without the need for the board to seek public comment before making a decision.
The PTB ruled that Greyhound must apply for its reductions through the regular public process. In the ruling, PTB officials said their rejection under the "urgent public needs" provision was based in part on the fact that Greyhound officials had admitted that similar losses had been incurred in previous years and were no longer sustainable.
"The Board finds this a clear indication that the applicant's economic challenges are not a new phenomenon. To some degree, the urgency has come about by the applicant's delay in filing an application," the board wrote.
Comments on Greyhound's application, No. 315-12, must submit them in writing by Oct. 17 to the Passenger Transportation Board, P.O. Bo 9850 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, BC V8W 9T5, by email to firstname.lastname@example.com or by fax to 250-953-3788.
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Off-Campus Dining: lots of variety in both types of foods, and prices.
Off-Campus Dining: I tend to go to the same few places, but there's definitely a lot of stuff to try.
Off-Campus Dining: There IS good food in Westwood - 800 degrees pizza!! - and everything is priced pretty averagely. There's defiantly some good late night options, as long as you don't care about your figure, but if you're eating at 3 am in the morning, honestly you probably don't. Tons of variety as well, you want Chipotle, Indian food, Sushi, Five Guys, In n out, taco bell and many more to name a few brand names. But once you try the local spots, like Fat Sal's, Tommy's Taco, or 800 Degrees, you'll be hooked. there's also a couple nicer joints where you can have a sit down meal if you want. P.S. Try Diddy Reese
Off-Campus Dining: Many variety of choices including Asian, Mediterranean, middle eastern, vegitarian
Off-Campus Dining: It would be nice if there were more student discounts and a bit cheaper and open a little later, but they are a convenient distance.
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For students with a little more determination and a tad pudgier wallet, off-campus dining is a common adventure—and it is certainly a good one. There are plenty of options near UCLA's campus in Westwood. For lunch, healthy and cheap sandwiches can be found at Corner Bakery Café, Damon and Pythias, or Socko's. Subs around here are filling and often named after Bruin greats, such as John Wooden, Bill Walton, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. For an after-class treat, try In-N-Out Burger or a little cup of topping-sprinkled heaven at Yogurtland. Dinner is always delicious at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse or one of Westwood's seemingly endless sushi options.
If you want to venture farther from campus, the area surrounding Westwood is home to scores of taste-bud playgrounds, from alley dives to Sunset bars owned by Ashton Kutcher. Just like its people, Los Angeles's food scene is diverse and amazing, so while at UCLA, make sure to take advantage of the plethora of food options around you. It will be an educational and culinary experience that your stomach will surely thank you for!
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Trip Number: 12515B Price: $5,995 Deposit: $200 Capacity: 16 Staff: Mary O'Connor
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Tanzania provides all the essential elements of a classic African Safari adventure of a lifetime. The largest country in East Africa and situated just south of the equator, Tanzania has a truly magnificent variety of landscapes and 12 national parks that are unsurpassed in beauty and variety. Among its unspoiled savannah one can still find Maasai nomads and millions of wild animals. Tanzania is home to over 40 species of mammals, including elephant, giraffe, cape buffalo, hippo, rhinoceros, zebra, wildebeest, antelope, warthog, lion, cheetah, leopard, hyena and many more. This is the typical season for birthing. We hope to witness this miracle and possibly see a wildebeest being born. This is a spectacular site to witness. The calf is up and running in a matter of minutes of being born -- for survival.
Tanzania is also a bird watcher's paradise with too many species to list. Who can say which bird is more spectacular? The greater flamingo, secretary bird, bateleur, crowned crane, lilac-breasted roller, kori bustard, lily trotter, spoonbill stork, marabou stork, the bee eaters, or any of a dozen others?
Of all the African wildlife areas, none surpasses Tanzania's for spectacular scenery and number of animals. Our safari takes us from the green foothills of snow-mantled Mount Kilimanjaro (the continent's highest mountain at 19,340 ft); through the limitless expanse of the Serengeti Plain (a World Heritage site) and to the misty Ngoronogoro Crater (the world's largest intact caldron, which measures 12 miles across). And if these natural wonders are not enough, the trip will also visit historic places like Oldovai Gorge, the site of Leakey's discovery of the oldest human bones, the very dawn of human existence.
In addition to wildlife observation, this outing also offers opportunities to learn about two of Tanzania's ethnic groups (the Maasai and the Hadzapi), and to see a vast cross-section of Tanzania -- the largest in East Africa, and the continent's most politically stable.
We will be accompanied at all times by an accomplished Tanzanian naturalist who will be able to identify and tell us all about the wildlife encountered. We will listen for the sounds of the bush as we enjoy our comfortable camps and lodges. In settings of incomparable beauty and grandeur, we will savor the African dawn and sunset.
Day 1: After our arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport we will be met by our safari staff, who will drive us 45 minutes to a beautiful lodge situated in the foothills of Mount Meru. There we will relax and enjoy the spacious gardens. On a clear day we will be able to see Mount Kilimanjaro as well as Mount Meru, Africa's first and fifth highest mountains. We will have an opportunity to meet everyone and enjoy a welcome dinner this evening.
Day 2: We will spend the day in Arusha National Park -- the smallest of Tanzania's parks, but also one of its most beautiful. The park is bordered by Mt. Meru (14,000 feet) on the west and Mt. Kilimanjaro (19,400 feet) on the east. The park is rich in many kinds of wildlife and hundreds of different species of migratory and resident birds. You'll also likely catch your first view of some buffalo and elephants.
Day 3: After breakfast, we will depart for Manyara National Park. Manyara National Park is located along the western edge of the Great Rift Valley. The entrance to the park is a rainforest fed by underground springs and is home to baboons, monitor lizards, leopards, pythons, and a tremendous variety of birds. We hope to see the famous tree-climbing lions as this is one of the very few places they are found. The heart of the park is a large soda lake where flamingos, water fowl, and hippos abound.
Day 4: After an early breakfast, we will head to the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, a World Heritage Area. The Ngorongoro Crater has been referred to as the Garden of Eden, and it will not disappoint you. Ngorongoro Crater measures over 100 square miles and represents every micro-climate found in Tanzania. Along the way, we will have the opportunity to stop at a school, orphanage, and medical center.
Day 5: We will enjoy a full day's game drive in the Crater, leaving the lodge early in the morning to enjoy the early light and higher activity level of the predators. The crater wildlife remains constant during the year, as most animals find no need to migrate elsewhere. The crater boasts a huge number of hyenas and the densest population of animals in any Tanzanian park. Black rhinos are usually seen and the elephant population consists of very old and extremely large bulls.
Day 6: We'll depart after breakfast for Serengeti National Park. We'll game view as we drive to the Ndutu area of the Serengeti ecosystem. We will stop at the Olduvai Gorge Archeological Museum and gorge overlook which is the site of Louis and Mary Leakey's archeological work. It was here that Mary Leakey discovered the earliest known human footprints, which were solidified in volcanic ash some 3.6 million years ago. Standing at the top of the Gorge envisioning early man evokes a feeling of returning home to the birthplace of humankind, quietly reminding us that we are all related. This will be our first night in the classic Safari Mobile Camps that allow us to be in the area of the most wildlife activity. It is fabulous to hear the sounds of the wilderness in these comfortable canvas tents with comfortable beds! There's nothing quite like falling asleep and waking to the sights and sounds of the nearby herds
The Serengeti National Park's name is derived from the Maasai language "Siringet" which means endless plains. Within an area of 5,700 square miles we'll find a staggering animal population of about four million, including huge herds of zebra, wildebeest, and other grazing animals. Over 350 species of birds and 35 larger mammals can be found here. Each game drive will feature different animals and surprises. The skill and experience of our driver guides will be obvious as they look for animal viewing opportunities.
During this time of year, between the months of January and March, wildebeest calving begins. More than 750,000 females will drop their calves within 24 hours. Although it is not possible to predict the exact time this will occur, we hope to witness a herd in this process. Many other animals give birth at this time of year. Predatory activity will be at its peak, so you can be sure to see plenty of lion, cheetah, hyena, jackal and, hopefully, the shy leopard looking for a feast.
Days 7-10: The world famous Serengeti! We will wake to the call of birds, or perhaps the howl of monkeys, or the roar of a lion. The fresh air and sounds of the wild will be all around you. We will take advantage of four full days of game drive opportunities. This is where the heart of the activity will be. Some days we may choose to spend the full day photographing and observing far away from the camp, or we may have better viewing opportunities to leave before sunrise and return for brunch and rest (while the animals typically also rest in the heat of the day). Late-afternoon drives allow us to enjoy the interesting light and increased activity of the predators. After these excursions, you will be met back at camp with cold beverages, appetizers, hot showers, a gourmet meal, and a crackling campfire.
Day 11: On the move again. We'll enjoy our last Serengeti game drive as we travel eastward. The beauty and awe of the Serengeti will soon be in the rear view mirror. We arrive at our lodge in time for lunch and afternoon free to relax or enjoy a cultural tour to Iragw village.
Day 12: We will do a day trip to Lake Eyasi to visit the Hadzapi and WaToga tribes of this region. The Hadzapi are Tanzania's Bushmen, who still speak in clicks and who currently number less than 600 individuals. Our local guide will locate a family group for you to visit. Since Hadzapi are nomadic hunters and gatherers, we do not know which family grouping we may be visiting. Men are eager to show you how they hunt, make, and prepare their arrows. Women will usually take you into the surrounding bush to gather berries. Be aware that the Hadzapi love to smoke tobacco, so be prepared for their poor health and for seeing even very young children partake in smoking tobacco. The WaToga raise livestock and live in the Lake Eyasi region after the government moved them out of Ngorongoro Crater to avoid conflicts with the Maasai.
Day 13: We will travel back to Arusha, stopping for souvenirs, lunch and shopping at the cultural heritage centre along the way. We will end at the lodge where we began our adventure. We will have our farewell dinner there. Afterward, we will depart for our evening flight home from the Kilimanjaro Airport. It will be sad to say goodbye to Africa and our new friends. You will be enticed to return again -- and soon -- like I was!
There are several options to reach the trip starting point. Participants will need to book a flight from the U.S. to Kilimanjaro Airport in Tanzania. KLM is the only airline that currently flies into Kilimanjaro Airport from Europe. That flight will require a transfer in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Another option is Lufthansa airlines. Lufthansa flies into Dar Es Salaam (Tanzania) and several smaller airlines fly into Kilimanjaro Airport.
You can also fly into Nairobi, Kenya, and then transfer to a short flight to Kilimanjaro Airport in Tanzania. At this time, you will not need a visa for Kenya if you are transferring. However, things do change, and you may want to double-check at the time of booking your flights.
Since there is only one airline that flies directly from Europe into Kilimanjaro Airport in Tanzania, it is advisable to commit to this trip as soon as possible so that you can then purchase your airline tickets. Since this trip occurs during high season, the limited, less expensive seats will sell quickly. Airfares will increase as time progresses, and one takes the chance of not being able to get a seat at all.
Accommodations will include safari lodges and a private classic mobile camp. Most of the lodges are among the finest that Tanzania has to offer, but do not correspond to luxury class hotels in the more developed countries of the world. Private classic mobile camps will be adequate and comfortable, but not luxurious. Stand-up tents will accommodate two persons each and will be 10 feet by 10 feet in size, with cots, mattresses, and bedding. Showers and toilets are communal and will be shared by four people. The toilets will be either chemical bucket toilets or a trench with a toilet seat over it. The proper procedure for using these facilities will be explained on site. The setting will be serene, quiet, and private. The advantage of these mobile camps is that they are set up in the area of the most wildlife activity at that time. Plus, they are private.
A large canopy will be set up as the dining/food area. Food is fresh, well prepared, and tasty. Most of the dishes are western or European-style, with some African meals included. Meals will be served at the table or will be buffet-style. Basic vegetarian diets can be accommodated. Please check with the leader regarding other dietary requirements.
No special conditioning is required for this safari. We will ride in vehicles with a maximum of seven persons in each vehicle, each person having access to a window and roof hatch. There will be the inevitable inconveniences and difficulties associated with travel in a developing country. It is important to accept Tanzania on its own terms, with a sense of adventure and good humor. On rare occasions the itinerary may need to change somewhat due to unforeseen circumstances.
A good camera with at least a 300 mm lens is ideal for photography. One can take some good photos with a smaller digital or other type of camera when animals are close to the vehicle, but it will not be possible to take good quality pictures of birds and animals that are a longer distance away. Many animals in the parks are habituated to vehicles so they do not shy away; therefore close photo opportunities are possible.
Good binoculars are a necessity. It is best for each person in a couple or family group to have a pair of their own. Dress is always informal. A clothing/equipment list will be sent to participants by the trip leader.
There are many good general guidebooks to Tanzania and East Africa. For example, Passport's Regional Guides of Africa: Tanzania, by Lisa Asch and Peter Blackwell, gives a very readable overview of this fascinating country.
For more in-depth material and a better understanding of the safari experience, here are a few of the leader's recommendations:
The Sierra Club is an environmentally focused entity. We are concerned about conservation and sustainability of resources both locally and globally. Our work is accomplished by volunteers and aided by a salaried staff, and encourages grassroots involvement. Our outings seek to empower participants toward environmentally understanding parallel concerns at home and abroad.
As of this writing, there is a proposed road to be build thought the Serengeti. It is feared this will interfere with migration of the animals. It will also allow poachers more opportunity to devastate the remaining herds
Twenty-five percent of Tanzania's land (over 95,000 square miles) has been set aside for wildlife parks, reserves, and game areas. This is probably more than any other country on earth. However, Tanzania's economic resources for rangers, roads, research, and administration of these lands is meager, and illegal poaching and hunting still take their toll on wildlife. The integrity of national parks and wildlife reserves is also being threatened as the need for land and food increases.
There are many projects going on in Tanzania today to help solve these problems. Ngorongoro Crater is part of the extensive Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which is a pioneering effort in multi-purpose land, allowing for the protection of animals and the continuation of tribal lifestyles at the same time. Also, there are several animal research projects in the field, including the world's longest-running research project, the Serengeti Lion Project, which began in the l960s.
One of our conservation objectives will be to try to understand the challenges that Tanzania faces in continuing to support such a large national park system. Tourist dollars are a major source of revenue, so by coming to see these magnificent animals and their habitats, we are helping to ensure their future. That said, we will become aware of both the positive and negative consequences of tourism in a country like Tanzania.
This trip requires a $200 per-person deposit. An additional payment of $300 per person is due six months prior to trip departure. International trip prices are subject to change and are based on double-occupancy or group accommodations as described above. Single rooms may not be available or may cost more than the listed price. If you have any questions regarding double occupancy, please contact the trip leader.
See the How to Apply for an Outing section for more details on registering for this trip and details about our Reservation and Cancellation Policy.
The payment of a deposit does not confirm you as a member on the trip. Participants must be approved by the trip leader. After signing up for this trip, you will be sent a confirmation packet containing approval materials (Participant Approval Questionnaire, Medical Form, Liability Release Form). Each applicant (including those on the waitlist) must fill out these forms and promptly mail them to the trip leader. The leader will review the approval materials and notify you of your acceptance in a timely manner.
The Sierra Club accurately and fairly budgets and prices our trips. However, unforeseen costs such as devaluation of the dollar compared to other currencies and fuel surcharges assessed by our international providers may necessitate adjustment in trip price. We will make every effort to mitigate and absorb these fees. If a price increase is necessary, however, you will have 14 days after announcement to cancel without penalty.
Mary O'Connor began leading Sierra Club safaris to Africa in 1986 and has returned many times since then. She says every safari is unique because each time she sees thrilling events she's never seen before. She thinks the experience of seeing these magnificent animals and birds in the wild is a one of life's most inspiring experiences. Mary's interest in geography and ethnology began when she was young and led her to become a world traveler. To date, she has visited about 80 countries and in addition to several countries in Africa, has led numerous trips in Central and South America as well as Turkey, China, the Czech Republic, Ireland, Canada and Alaska. She loves sharing the safari experience with participants and looks forward to returning to Tanzania to visit the warm, friendly people there. E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com


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The latest reminder of this comes from a surprising source: the annual World Energy Outlook report from the Paris-based International Energy Agency.
In the report, the IEA comes to the startling conclusion that, by 2020, the United States will displace Saudi Arabia - albeit temporarily - as the world's largest oil producer.
Even more astonishing, the United States is projected by 2035 to be virtually self-sufficient in oil, with modest imports coming from secure suppliers.
Richard Nixon must be cheering from his grave. In 1973, Nixon launched Project Independence; the United States would be energy self-sufficient by 1980.
It didn't happen, and although many politicians later embraced the same popular goal, most energy experts considered it a self-serving fantasy.
Oil demand crept steadily upward, while America seemed to be slowly exhausting its once large reserves.
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On 22nd April 1993 18 year old Stephen Lawrence was murdered because of the colour of his skin. No one has ever been punished for his murder. In 1999, an inquiry decided that the police force in London made too many mistakes in their investigation. Stephen Lawrence went to Blackheath Bluecoat School in the morning as usual. After school he spent that afternoon in Lewisham, looking around the shops before taking a bus to Plumstead to see an Uncle. His friend, Duwayne Brooks, joined him and they played computer games till it was time to go home.
At about 10.30pm as Stephen began to cross the road to see if the next bus was coming, his friend saw the group of five or six white youths on the opposite side of the road. One of the youths called out 'what, what nigger' and with that the group came across the road and literally engulfed Stephen.
CAUTION: some graphic scenes!
Stephen was stabbed to a depth of five inches on both sides of his chest and when he became free of the youths, he managed to run over 100 yards with Duwayne before collapsing. Three witnesses were at the bus stop; and all of them said the attack was sudden and short but none were able to later identify any of the suspects.
Duwayne tried to stop cars for help but no one would stop. Eventually a passing couple, Mr & Mrs Taaffe, stopped to help. Duwayne ran to call an ambulance and James Geddis, an off-duty police officer, stopped his car and covered Stephen with a blanket. The officer did not give first aid because he claimed "I assumed others were seeing to it."
Louise Taaffe put her hand on Stephen's head and whispered in his ear, 'You are loved, you are loved.' Those may have been the last words Stephen heard. An ambulance got him to hospital by 11.05pm, but he was already dead on arrival.
Doctors later claimed that first aid would not have saved him. One of the key failures in providing assistance to Stephen was that the first two duty police on the scene, whilst checking to see whether Stephen was alive, did not check what his injuries were.
No log or record was made of what had happened in those first critical moments of contact and it later emerged that police did not make house-to-house searches in the area where the youths ran off to. The reason that they had given for this is that they thought it was too late to wake people up. Over the next two days, detectives received 39 tip offs. Many of them included the same names, those of Jamie Acourt, Neil Acourt, David Norris, Gary Dobson and Luke Knight. They were said to be members of a local gang that carried knives.
It has been argued that they could have been arrested immediately and put into identity parades while the memories of witnesses were still fresh. But they were not arrested until a fortnight after the murder.
Officers were then advised to look for knives under the floorboards in their houses, but failed to do so. Attempts to gather information from other young people in the area were unsuccessful. Many witnesses were anxious, and most refused to cooperate. Some of their parents even threatened to sue the police for harassment. The investigation subsequently ran out of steam, and in July 1993 all charges against the five suspects were dropped due to lack of evidence.


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Unusual Poesy Ring "United Hearts Death Only Parts"
What is a posey ring? Essentially an English tradition developed during the Middle Ages, poesy (posie, poesy, posy) rings were only available to the rich and noble of the times as the bands were of high carat gold. Incised with a saying, aphorism or rhyme, the rings were given as a token of love or friendship or presented as a wedding band.
The inscriptions, usually expressing strong sentiment were often taken from books written expressly on the language of courtship. The sayings tended to be short and romantic in content and were first inscribed using Roman or Lombardic capital letters in Norman French which eventually evolved into the use of Gothic script and Middle English with its quaint and frequently indecipherable spellings.
This 22k yellow gold poesy ring is quite unusual as it is marked with English hallmarks and a maker's mark of "BU". Contemporary to the crafting of the ring, Thomas Burridge, a London jeweler was working around 1703, as was William Busfield of York from the late 17th to the early 18th century. Both used the almost identical mark. Ind is engraved to the interior in script with "United hearts death only parts".
For additional information about posie rings see the reference "English Posies and Posy Rings" Introduction by Joan Evans.
Date: Late 17th or early 18th century.
Measurements: 1/4 of an inch (0.5 cm) in length north to south on the hand and rises 1/16 of an inch (0.2 cm) in height off the finger. Weight of 6.5 grams (4.2 dwt).
Ring Size: US 8-1/4 (UK Q; Euro or Int. Circum. 57.6 mm; Int. Dia. 18.3 mm; Japan over 16) We do not recommend sizing this ring but can be sized up or down. Ring sizing information.
Hallmarks: English maker's mark of BU.
Condition: Excellent for its age.
Origin: English.
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