tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39171501073029691912023-11-15T23:02:26.487-08:00International Learning-Scotland 2014. College of Education, University of LouisvilleU of L-CEHD-International Learninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09255164232518794045noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917150107302969191.post-81722929620026119222014-06-09T11:41:00.000-07:002014-06-24T11:45:11.667-07:00Loch Ness, our last stop!-Dr. Ann Herd<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Near the Loch Ness: Dr. Herd, John; Melissa, Stephanie K., Stephanie P., Caroline;<br />
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<br />U of L-CEHD-International Learninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09255164232518794045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917150107302969191.post-58354628856024888702014-06-08T12:23:00.000-07:002014-06-18T12:24:28.634-07:00The Royal Mile<div class="MsoNormal">
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located in the Old Town of Edinburgh, Scotland.
The streets that make up the Royal Mile are Castlehill, Lawnmarket, High
Street, Cannongate, and Abbey Strand.
These streets are filled with shops, pubs, restaurants, and historical
landmarks. It was an excellent place to
find souvenirs and gifts. In fact, I
bought so much stuff that I had to buy more luggage to bring it all back home
in! Although I spent a few hundred
pounds in <i>currency</i> shopping along the
Royal Mile, I certainly did not lose any pounds in <i>weight</i> because the food was so great. </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Any weight that I may have lost by walking, I
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> The length of the Royal Mile is actually a “Scots
Mile”, which is a little bit longer than an English mile …. A mile and a meter
to be exact. The roads are made of
cobble stone, and the area was filled with people. There were many tourists from all over the
world, and local residents as well, crowding the streets. There were a few people performing their
unique talents in the street. One man
was preparing to do a juggling act with fire!
Another man played the most beautiful music with <i>a metal saw</i>, as if it were a violin! I was in awe by the skill and precision it
took to make such beautiful music with such a dangerous tool. The Royal Mile certainly embodies the rich
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> In addition to the many fabulous places to shop and
eat along the Royal Mile, there are two very significant historic locations,
Holyrood Palace, and Edinburgh Castle. The
Palace of Holyrood House, also known as Holyrood Palace, is the official
residence of the British Monarch in Scotland.
At the opposite end of the Royal Mile is Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh Castle sits bold and magnificently atop
of a volcanic rock. When we reached this
beautiful structure at the end of the road, it made all of the walking and
spending well worth it. If you ever
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Taking a break after a walk at the Royal Mile: Back: Shelley, Dr. Herd, Tracey, Stephanie P., Meghan, and John. Front: Cicely, Stephanie K., Dr. Stone, Melissa, and Caroline.</td></tr>
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U of L-CEHD-International Learninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09255164232518794045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917150107302969191.post-26594715142867729412014-06-04T14:08:00.000-07:002014-06-11T14:12:59.608-07:00Hard work at the UFHRD 2104 Conference-Ann Herd<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tracey and Caroline working together with participants at the UFHRD 2014 Conference.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The U of L-CEHD scholars at the UFHRD 2014 Conference: Melissa, Cicely, Dr. Herd, Stephanie P., Tracey, John, Shelley, Caroline, and Megan.</td></tr>
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<br />U of L-CEHD-International Learninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09255164232518794045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917150107302969191.post-16206386896062778252014-06-03T23:28:00.000-07:002014-06-09T13:04:32.950-07:00Leadership Development Across Cultures is alive and well in New Lanark<blockquote type="cite">
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<span style="background: white; color: #252525; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> The drive to New Lanark, located in South Lanarkshire was incredible. The lay of the land is like that out of a movie scene. The rolling hills and steep crags are blanketed in rich green covering, sprinkled with fields of brightly colored flowers, towering trees and populated with a variety of sheep, cattle and horses with their newly born spring babies in tow. It is truly a constant visual delight. </span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #252525; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> New Lanark is a village strategically tucked into the hillside next to the River Clyde. Founded in 1786 by David Dale, </span><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">a Scottish businessman, the cotton-spinning mills of New Lanark were built</span><span style="background: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> in the late 18th to early 19th century. However, a young Welshman by the name of Robert Owen, met, fell in love with and married the daughter of David Dale (Caroline) and ultimately purchased the mills and became the manager. Approximately 2,500 people worked and lived in New Lanark, including over 500 orphans. The working conditions were less than desirable however not unusual for this time period. Robert Owen had a strong desire to improve New Lanark by focusing on higher principals, including, education, establishing the first daycare for infants and nursery school for toddlers of the working families; improving the lives of the workers by offering a form of healthcare, abolishing child labor, implementing a humane work & community environment, training and development the workers, initiating and promoting social responsibility. Robert Owen was a pioneer of human resources and </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">paved the way for several of the principles still utilized today.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At New Lanark: Caroline, Tracey, Megan, Stephanie P, and John.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">New Lanark.</td></tr>
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U of L-CEHD-International Learninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09255164232518794045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917150107302969191.post-69718312999321907932014-06-03T15:43:00.000-07:002014-06-06T10:02:55.806-07:00An amazing opportunity, an amazing cultural experience!<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Attending the UFHRD 2014 conference has been both an amazing opportunity and cultural experience. This year's conference aims to meld leadership and culture by bringing together some of the most intelligent minds within the field of HRD. With keynote speakers like Jonathon Passmore, Hazel Makenzie, Eugene Sadler-Smith and Wendy Ruona, conference attendees will gain a wealth of knowledge that is sure to spark questions within the field of HRD. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /> As a doctoral student, I have been given the opportunity to witness wonderfully inteligent individuals present their research and conceptual theories. Each presentation that I have listened to has been both a cultural and academic experience. I have met individuals from various countires that are just as vested in the field as I am. This conference has also presented me with an opportunity to connect with other students and new colleagues with who I am so excited to hear of how their research has progressed. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /> Overall, this experience has been one steeped in a wealth of research and of course, leadership. To say I am grateful to be here would be an understatement. I think I can also speak for my fellow colleagues when I say, "wish you were here!"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />-Stephanie Pepera</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The CEHD group at the Edinburgh Napier University, site of the UFHRD 2014. Cicely, Shelly, Dr. Herd, Tracey, Caroline, Stephanie K., Megan, John, Stephanie P., Melissa, and Dr. Stone. Go Cards!</td></tr>
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<br />U of L-CEHD-International Learninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09255164232518794045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917150107302969191.post-46072464313669563612014-06-03T06:50:00.000-07:002014-06-13T06:52:45.412-07:00The food blogger<div class="MsoNormal" style="word-break: break-all;">
I was not sure what I was going
to write about during our trip. I
wracked my brain and thought about what the best topic would be, then last
night at dinner it dawned on me, people may be as interested in the food as I
am, so the decision was made that I would be the Food Blogger. I am very excited to blog about the food,
because I have been on a "Food Adventure" since we flew out of <st1:city w:st="on">Louisville</st1:city>, so it makes
sense that I would be the one to blog about our experience in this
adventure. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Since arriving in <st1:country-region w:st="on">Scotland</st1:country-region>, I
have been on a mission to try everything that is native to this land. So far, we have been to MANY eateries and I
have tried as many dishes as I can.
Luckily I have been fortunate enough to find a group that share my
adventurous and we decided early on we would all try different things so we
could taste it all. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The first thing I wanted to try
was Haggis! I have heard so many
horrible stories about haggis and how awful it was and how I would hate it,
that I was so afraid to try it I had made it horrible in my head. I decided our first night here I would find
an eatery and get it out of the way. We
stopped that night at a pub off the Royal Mile called the Whiskey and Haggis
House with the thoughts that with a name like that we were going to find
haggis. I was pleasantly surprised to
find that the haggis looked eatable. It
was very nicely stacked in layers on top of mashed potatoes and cheese and
looked very appetizing. I am happy to
say, "I like HAGGIS!" It was not awful, there were no entrails
involved and the smell is actually very good.
Every morning in the cafeteria at the <st1:placename w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">University</st1:placetype></st1:place>
of <st1:place w:st="on">Edinburgh</st1:place></st1:place></st1:placename>, we
have haggis served like our fried sausage and I have eaten some every day. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Even though haggis was the main
attraction of the food adventure, there are so many other foods that we have
experienced. Inn Linlithgow, we had
dinner at a Lovely pub called the 4 Mary's and we were served roasted beef and
lamb that was cooked to perfection. That
was also my first experience with Yorkshire pudding, which is not a pudding the
way we think of it at all. It was more
like upside-down puffed bread with the most succulent gravy I have ever
experienced. We also were served a "Skink"
soup, which consisted of potatoes and haddock.
It was also very tasty. Haddock
is the main fish served here, so when I had the fish and chips (fried
potatoes), it was not that much different from what we have in the states. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The food we found that need a
spotlight and marquee are the desserts!
We have ALL decided that we are addicted to the sticky pudding. Even though we have had this several times
and from several places, it is the best dessert EVER! The most common pudding is the sticky toffee
pudding and it is amazing. It was
unanimously decided that we would find a recipe for this when we got home. Sticky pudding is most often a very moist,
heavy dark cake, probably chocolate, with very thick layer of toffee or caramel
slathered over the top. Oh yes, it is as
good as it sounds! I have also had the
privilege to try a piece of Victoria Cake, Fudge Cake, several types of cheese
cake (which is a lot like our mousse) and a spice cake like dessert that is
called Clootie Dumpling and was served with a warm custard sauce. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I have been extremely happy
with what we have eaten and all the places we have gone. The restaurants here all have a very homey
feel to them as though you are eating in a personal dining room. The food experience here has been wonderful
and I hope I can take some of the recipes home with me and share them with my
family.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A haggis that goes beyond its fame.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lamb, a regional tradition.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another one.</td></tr>
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U of L-CEHD-International Learninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09255164232518794045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917150107302969191.post-5848248715316887392014-06-02T16:55:00.000-07:002014-06-06T10:02:11.804-07:00Greetings from Edinburgh, Scotland! <div class="MsoNormal">
Our group had the amazing experience of touring the Royal
Bank of Scotland. This fit perfectly
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The content focus of this trip encompasses Leadership
Development Across Cultures. We began
the trip with a bus ride down to the headquarters of RBS in which we were led
on a walking tour in while our hosts discussed the various measures in regards
to Human Resource Development they have taken within their business to improve
customer service while creating, recruiting, and maintaining first rate
employees in the field. <o:p></o:p></div>
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As we walked through the various offices and shared spaces,
we were immersed in their vision and culture as the building was a flurry of
activity and it was literally written on the walls. As we ended the walking tour we were guided
through lush grounds to the RBS Business Campus. Our class had the opportunity to view a
presentation on RSB’s vision of the future as it relates to Human Resource
Development and their internal leadership recruitment and training programs.<o:p></o:p></div>
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As I look through the various photographs from our journey,
I’m extremely thankful to have been chosen to go on this trip to place myself
outside of the norm and see how HRD practices are both similar and different
than those in the US.<o:p></o:p></div>
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U of L-CEHD-International Learninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09255164232518794045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917150107302969191.post-26900695689785786022014-06-01T20:33:00.000-07:002014-06-06T10:01:59.413-07:00Edinburgh Castle, leadership and history<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Our group visited Edinburgh Castle
shortly after we arrived in Scotland. After strolling up the Royal Mile, we
arrived at the castle, just as a wedding was ending. Edinburgh Castle was
stunning: full of rich history, knowledgeable and friendly tour guides, and fantastic
views of the architecture, the Firth of
Forth (an estuary that flows into the River Forth and on into the North Sea), and
the lush Scottish countryside, including the dormant volcano the castle rests
upon. For more information, see http://www.edinburghcastle.gov.uk.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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complimentary tour is included with your ticket. You may take as many tours as
you like; we took two and jumped in on another. The tour guides are a font of
information. In addition to the knowledge they possess, they are super friendly
and are seemingly willing to answer any question.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">As we strolled about the grounds, it
was obvious how much the Scottish people revere their ancestors and history.
From St. Margaret’s Chapel, the oldest structure in the castle built in the
12th century, to Thomas Randolph who invaded the castle and took it by stealth
from the English in 1314, to the Scottish National War Museum honoring
Scotland’s fallen soldiers of World War I, heritage and pride were everywhere. Many
of the sites and stories also tied in to the subject matter of our class,
international leadership and culture. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The tour guides told us the story of
Thomas Randolph, the nephew of Robert the Bruce, the reigning Scottish King in
1314. Edinburgh Castle had been in English hands for approximately 20 years. Randolph
and a few of his men snuck into the castle via a secret path in the middle of
the night and took it by force from behind the castle walls, effectively ending
the English occupation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The castle has housed soldiers,
stored munitions, and provided “hospitality” to prisoners of war from all over
the world, including England, Ireland, France, America, and Germany throughout
its history. Today, the castle continues to welcome visitors, including brides
and grooms tying the knot in St. Margaret’s Chapel. Visiting Scotland? Make
this important historical landmark one of your first stops. It’s truly amazing!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The proud CEHD group at Edinburgh Castle Gatehouse. From top to bottom, left to right: Shelley, Melissa, Cicely, Tracey, Dr. Stone, Stephanie K., Dr. Herd, John, Megan, Caroline, and Stephanie P.</td></tr>
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U of L-CEHD-International Learninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09255164232518794045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917150107302969191.post-29749980871465908132014-06-01T18:03:00.000-07:002014-06-05T18:13:25.919-07:00Linlithgow and me<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"> The day after our arrival in <st1:country-region w:st="on">Scotland</st1:country-region>, Stephanie Kittle, Shelly Gardner,
Cicely Douglas, and I decided to hop a train to the small town of which is
about 20 minutes west of <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Edinburgh</st1:place></st1:city>. As we had already witnessed from the day
before, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">Scotland</st1:country-region></st1:place>
is an absolutely beautiful country filled with panoramic views, a rich history,
and wonderful people, but this little side trip had a much deeper personal
meaning to me. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Following a tip from a good
friend of mine, I discovered that Linlithgow is the official “birthplace” of,
arguably, the most famous celebrity Scotsman in the world, the Starship
Enterprise’s Chief Engineer and resident “miracle worker” Montgomery Scott from
the original <i>Star Trek</i> television
show. So, besides being a “trekker” why
was this information of such personal importance to me? Several decades ago, I was privileged enough
to not only meet but eventually become an “adopted daughter” of the brilliant
man who portrayed this character, James Doohan, and there was absolutely no way
I could pass up the opportunity to see the tribute this small town in Scotland
had erected honoring my “Pap”!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> From the moment our merry
little band arrived in Linlithgow, we were welcomed with open arms by the
townsfolk who answered our every question about their small part of the world
with the cheerful smiles and enthusiastic delight. Spurred forward by their exuberance, we
visited the 700 year-old awe inspiring St. Michael’s Church followed by the
majestic <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Linlithgow</st1:placename>
<st1:placetype w:st="on">Palace</st1:placetype></st1:place>, the birthplace of
Mary Queen of Scots. </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> After observing such
breathtaking beauty and mesmeric history, I felt more than a bit foolish asking
the location of my desired destination.
This trepidation was immediately erased by the beaming smile of pride I
received from Linlithgow Palace’s gift shop employee, Laren, who eagerly
informed me the tribute was located at the Annet House Museum.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Upon seeing this, I
instantaneously began remembering all of the wonderful adventures and conversations
Jimmy and I shared over the years, filling my heart with joy and my eyes with
tears, as well as reminding me of all the life lessons and wisdom he imparted
during our time together until his passing in 2005.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> By now I’m sure you are
saying “Ok, that’s a neat story but what does that have to do with your trip’s
concept?” For me, this story is what this
trip is all about! Examining the past
and combining it with the present in order to forge a brighter future, which is
the backbone of leadership. I consider
myself blessed to have experienced influential personalities and concepts like
Jimmy and the <i>Star Trek</i> ethos of IDIC
(Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations) from such a young age. Together they expanded on the core tenets of
leadership imparted to me by my mother by illustrating the enormous benefits
diverse cultural viewpoints can bring to a leader/manager’s toolkit. Thanks for the lesson’s Pap, I haven’t
forgotten any of them and hope I’ve made you proud!</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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U of L-CEHD-International Learninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09255164232518794045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917150107302969191.post-40875069318380410902014-05-31T17:24:00.000-07:002014-06-06T09:49:56.217-07:00Scotland, an amazing place<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Scotland
is an amazing place. I have been to Europe many times but unfortunately I have
not been able to visit the United Kingdom. From the moment that we landed
everyone here has just been so friendly and it makes you just feel at home. The
biggest shock to me was when we were getting into the taxies and the driver
told me that I could sit up front, I naturally walked to the right side of the
car and opened the door but shockingly I forgot that is where the driver is.
The driver was explaining to me about Edinburgh and how everyone was out in the
city with their friends and family just enjoying the nice weather. This was no
surprise to me since European people love to be outside and some of us
Americans are well lazy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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personally love the European public transportation system and how everyone is
outdoors and just being physically active, it makes me wish America would
follow suit but this would not happen especially when students complain about
walking across the Belknap campus which isn’t very big.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Since
our dorms are right next to a big mountain I was wondering what it is and
finally found out, it is called Arthurs seat and is an extinct volcano that
people climb. From our dorm I could barely see the outline of people trekking
to the top like the adventurous people trekking to the top of Everest in a line
but minus the gear, snow and subzero temperatures. I have attached pictures and
a video. The journey up Arthurs seat was inspiring due to the beauty and just
old world appeal of everything. In the US I don’t think people would be
climbing it but instead someone would of destroyed the scenic aura of the place
and built a road so that busses and cars would then drive up, I am glad that
the only way to the top is to walk. Being here just makes you want to explore
and walk everywhere, if you don’t want to walk much further than you can always
take a train, bus or even a taxi.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">From
being here I have really felt welcomed into this great and beautiful land. I am
proud that I was able to attend this conference which is currently on going and
meet people from far reaches of the globe. I have met people from the middle of
the pacific to the middle east, all over Europe and the US. Where else would
you meet this diverse group of scholars all coming together to share what they
have learned over the past year. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">As
a proud American that has been all over the world, I feel that more Americans
especially students need to visit the world. We are not the only country out
there and need to diversify our selves. There is so much out there to see so
why should we just stay in the US when the adventure is waiting on us. Life is
changing and so is the world, especially since there are places here that is
well over a 800 years old that is still being used today, there is nothing this
old in the US that is still being used, as far as I know.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">John, with Edinburgh in the background.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A view of Edinburgh.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Megan, John, and Stephanie P.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">John in Edinburgh.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Megan throwing the "L" Cards sign.</td></tr>
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Our group is ready to start a journey of significant impact in terms of learning, as well as discovery of cultural experiencesin Edinburgh, Scotland, where they will stay between May 31 and June 9, 2014.<br />
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Our group is made out of 9 students in the ELFH department: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Melissa Behres, Cicely Douglas, Richelle Gardner,
John Journey, Stephanie Kittle, Tracey Pender, Stephanie Pepera, Caroline Stephens,
and Megan Tenhumberg. They are led by two of our faculty members: Drs. Ann Herd, and James Stone III.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">In addition to working on their leadership class across cultures, they will also be attending the 15th International Conference on Human Resource Development Research and Practice across Europe, hosted by Edinburgh Napier University.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">We look forward to sharing our experiences and impressions with you. Go Cards!</span><br />
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