Friday, January 25, 2013
Monday, February 15, 2010
Dominican Republic - DAY 1
We are 4 ' Ashanti, Denae (social worker), Allison ( Denahi´s Free spritited sister), and Elcin (Exchange student from Germany, staying with mi hermano Beto).
Depart Saturday @ 9pm arrive SD, DR Sunday afternoon at 4pm..........Now, after 14 hours of flying I was not really ready for too much negotiation, but I realized also that I am in a different part of Latin America.
The mini-van to the Hotel was going to cost $50! at first I was thinking, you must be kidding, but there are not a variety of agencies like in other places.... there is one taxi stand and they do all the negotiating... well after a brief conversation and realizing that it was the cost for 4 persons; so we went on the journey will Mello. Mello has been driving a Taxi for 20years; he is about 40 years old... he has a bad cough, I offer him some water; he has his own bottle.... the cough continues ....then I offer him some gum, he accepts. I always talk to the taxi driver and write notes so that I can at least know where we are goint.....He explains all the streets and cities, some history and some landmarks.
we arrive at the Hotel Riparbella.... it was the best reccomended and economical for Santo Domingo, family run.... and clean.... The woman in charge is Fabia, but they are booked, (just what the internet said) but they have availability for Monday... today we will stay across the street, Hotel Residence..... she reccommends us to go there..... you can tell that they have gotten their act together because she reccomends a lot of traffic to them.... $60 for one night ... 4 people (15 Per Person), about the same as a nice Hostel in Mexico.
Not a whole lot of locations to choose from...!
I start to think that it is pretty expensive here in Santo Domingo.....
Dinner, pay by weight, very dangerous, when you like to eat like I do..... dinner for 4, 3 beers 1 water about $35.
Out to the Malecon, for the nightlife.... Lots of people, lots of music, people drinking, kids playing with those bouncy balls with flashing lights inside. Karaoke was the biggest crowd,
one beer - 40oz - 125 Pesos (36 pesos per $1) Less than $4
back to room to prepare for Monday. Sharing crazy stories, long night....
Saturday, February 13, 2010
To Haiti we Go
Hi ashanti- looking forward to meet youIf you tell the driver to take you to ste germaine/hopital nos petits freres et soeurs (tabarre), you will ask for mona
Hi- I might have a "free" ride for you for mondayCan one of you drive a manual vehicle? We are purchasing a couple of vehicles in santo domingo and CHAI is looking for another driverLet me knowL
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Scholarship : KFC Scholars
The KFC Colonel's Scholars Program® is looking for high school seniors with entrepreneurial drive, strong perseverance, demonstrated financial need, and who want to pursue a college education at an accredited public institution in the state they reside. The KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program is about you, your dreams and aspirations, and the perseverance to succeed. This program is offered to high school seniors planning to attend a public in-state college or university. Students who meet the criteria may apply online to become a KFC’s Colonel’s Scholar. Students selected for this scholarship are eligible to receive up to $20,000 to complete a bachelor’s degree program.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Scholarship Opportunities.
Program Description
The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship is a highly competitive, merit-based award offered to college juniors and seniors preparing for a career in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering. To be considered, a student must be nominated by his or her college or university using the official nomination materials provided to each institution.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a US national, citizen, or legal alien, who is a current or prospective student in mathematics, natural sciences or engineering, and has been accepted or are enrolled in an accredited degree program, college or university.
http://www.act.org/goldwater/index.html
Program Description
The Udall Scholarship is a competitive, merit-based award offered to sophomores and juniors enrolled in an accredited college or university. Each year, the Foundation awards 80 undergraduate scholarships of up to $5,000 to students studying fields related to the environment, and to Native American and Alaska Native students studying fields related to health care or tribal public policy.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a US national, citizen or permanent resident who is a current or prospective student accepted or enrolled in an accredited degree program, college or university.
Program Contact Information
For more information about Udall scholarships for undergraduates, visit the following web site:
http://www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/MKUScholarship/MKUScholarship.aspx
Identify your school's Faculty Representative through the "Faculty Representative Locator" tool at:
http://www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/MKUScholarship/FindFacRep.aspx
The Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students program provides scholarships to full-time, financially needy students from disadvantaged backgrounds, who are enrolled in health professions and nursing programs.
The programs makes funds available to schools of medicine, osteopathic medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, podiatric medicine, veterinary medicine, nursing, public health, chiropractic, allied health, graduate programs in behavioral and mental health practice, or programs providing training of physician assistants.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a US national, citizen or permanent resident who is a current or prospective student pursuing a degree in nursing or health care. You must also characterize your financial situation as low income or very low income.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
For more information please visit:
http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/dsa/sds.htm
To apply for this scholarship, contact the student financial aid office at the school where you are enrolled or intend to apply for admission.
STUDY ABROAD !!!! (that means in another country)
Founded under the International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000 this congressionally funded program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and administered by the Institute of International Education. The Gilman Scholarship Program broadens the student population that studies abroad by supporting undergraduates who have been traditionally underrepresented in US study abroad and those with high financial need. The program aims to encourage students to choose nontraditional study abroad destinations, especially those outside of Western Europe and Australia and aims to support students who have been traditionally underrepresented in study abroad. This includes but is not limited to: students with high financial need, community college students, students in underrepresented fields such as the sciences and engineering, students with diverse ethnic backgrounds, students with disabilities. The program seeks to assist students from a diverse range and type of two-year and four-year public and private institutions from all 50 states.
The Gilman Scholarship provides awards of up to $5,000 for U.S. citizen undergraduate students at two- and four-year institutions to pursue country-based undergraduate opportunities abroad of up to one academic year. To be eligible students must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant at the time of application or while abroad and cannot be studying abroad in a country currently under a U.S. Department of State Travel Warning or in Cuba. For more information, full eligibility criteria and the online application please access the Gilman Program website at www.iie.org/gilman or contact the Gilman office directly.
NEW APPLICATION DEADLINES:
Fall Term/Academic Year Programs -- 2nd Tuesday of April
Spring Term/Calendar Year Programs -- 2nd Tuesday of October
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a U.S. citizen, and a current undergraduate student accepted or enrolled in a two or four year accredited degree program, college or university, who is interested in traveling outside the 50 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia. You must be participating in a study abroad program that is no less than four weeks and no more than one year long. You must also be receiving academic credit that will transfer to your U.S. home university. You must not be studying in a country currently under a U.S. State Department Travel Warning or Cuba. And you must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant at the time of application or while abroad.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information For additional information, visit our website at: http://www.iie.org/gilman
1. Establishing Dreams and Goals by Jim Rohn
(Excerpted from Week Six of the Jim Rohn One-Year Success Plan)
One of the amazing things we have been given as humans is the unquenchable desire to have dreams of a better life, and the ability to establish goals to live out those dreams. Think of it: We can look deep within our hearts and dream of a better situation for ourselves and our families; dream of better financial lives and better emotional or physical lives; certainly dream of better spiritual lives. But what makes this even more powerful is that we have also been given the ability to not only dream but to pursue those dreams and not only to pursue them, but the cognitive ability to actually lay out a plan and strategies (setting goals) to achieve those dreams. Powerful! And that is what we will discuss in detail this week: How to dream dreams and establish goals to get those dreams.
What are your dreams and goals? This isn't what you already have or what you have done, but what you want. Have you ever really sat down and thought through your life values and decided what you really want? Have you ever taken the time to truly reflect, to listen quietly to your heart, to see what dreams live within you? Your dreams are there. Everyone has them. They may live right on the surface, or they may be buried deep from years of others telling you they were foolish, but they are there.
So how do we know what our dreams are? This is an interesting process and it relates primarily to the art of listening. This is not listening to others; it is listening to yourself. If we listen to others, we hear their plans and dreams (and many will try to put their plans and dreams on us). If we listen to others, we can never be fulfilled. We will only chase elusive dreams that are not rooted deep within us. No, we must listen to our own hearts.
Let's take a look at some practical steps/thoughts on hearing from our hearts on what our dreams are:
Take time to be quiet. This is something that we don't do enough in this busy world of ours. We rush, rush, rush, and we are constantly listening to noise all around us. The human heart was meant for times of quiet, to peer deep within. It is when we do this that our hearts are set free to soar and take flight on the wings of our own dreams! Schedule some quiet "dream time" this week. No other people. No cell phone. No computer. Just you, a pad, a pen, and your thoughts (you get to do this in the workbook exercises this week).
Think about what really thrills you. When you are quiet, think about those things that really get your blood moving. What would you LOVE to do, either for fun or for a living? What would you love to accomplish? What would you try if you were guaranteed to succeed? What big thoughts move your heart into a state of excitement and joy? When you answer these questions you will feel Great and you will be in the "dream zone." It is only when we get to this point that we experience what Our dreams are!
Write down all of your dreams as you have them. Don't think of any as too outlandish or foolish - remember, you're dreaming! Let the thoughts fly and take careful record.
Now, prioritize those dreams. Which are most important? Which are most feasible? Which would you love to do the most? Put them in the order in which you will actually try to attain them. Remember, we are always moving toward action, not just dreaming.
Here is the big picture: Life is too short to not pursue your dreams. Someday your life will near its end and all you will be able to do is look backwards. You can reflect with joy or regret. Those who dream, who set goals and act on them to live out their dreams are those who live lives of joy and have a sense of peace when they near the end of their lives. They have finished well, for themselves and for their families.
Remember: These are the dreams and goals that are born out of your heart and mind. These are the goals that are unique to you and come from who you were created to be and gifted to become. Your specific goals are what you want to attain because they are what will make your life joyful and bring your family's life into congruence with what you want it to be.
Until next week, let's do something remarkable!
Jim Rohn