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Gap Year programs inspiring growth and transformative educational experiences through intercultural exchange and community
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Dear Carpe Diem Friends,
As the summertime sunshine sweeps through, we're keeping it cool here in Portland. Over the past several months a lot of exciting things have been happening around the Carpe Diem Headquarters, so we wanted to take a moment to reach out and share some updates with you through this newsletter.
If you are inspired by these articles and would like to find out more about our programs, or connect with one of us directly; please feel free to give us a call at the office or send us an email.
Yours Truly,
All of us here at Carpe Diem Education
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Carpe Diem Education Headquarters 1529 N. Killingsworth St., Portland, OR. 97217 Ph: 877.285.1808 * 503.285.1800 * Fax: 866-903-1077 Office Hours (PST): Mon-Thurs: 8AM-4PM * Fri: 8AM-12PM info@carpediemeducation.org |
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COLLEGE CREDIT
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All students on Semester are able to earn college credit through our partnership with
Portland State University
 3-month Semesters: 18-credits
Year-long Latitudes Program: 36-credits
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ALUMNI ADVENTURES
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Jordan Edelheit
India Spring 2012 Alum
"The Driven"...
This past month we got the opportunity to be part of an amazing project that one of our Alumni is currently working on. The idea is this... Spend time exploring the U.S. while meeting people dedicated to make positive change in the world around them.
Guided by a simple set of core guidelines, the team will be on the road through the summer connecting with social change-makers and sharing their discoveries through their website. As the Driven team made their way through Portland this month, several of our Carpe Diem Headquarters staff were invited to share their thoughts and reflections through video interview... If you are interested in finding out more about this project, or just looking for some inspirational wisdom from around the nation; be sure to check out the link below.
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HUMAN VS. SMARTPHONE?
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In a world of ever changing technology, it is becoming more and more difficult to avoid the realm and influence of the "smartphone". At Carpe Diem we appreciate the value of technology, and also the beauty that can be found by disconnecting from it for a while. Don't be afraid to shut off your phones and plug into reality as much as you possibly can! Get out for a hike, have coffee with a good friend, or stumble upon a new adventure!
...and when you get back... here are a few suggestions of our favorite Apps that might enhance your life just a little bit.
*** Caution: Use your phones with discretion, and remember to connect with reality! ***
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Siri
Need help? Siri probably has the answer
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AllTrails
Looking for a good hike? Provides options near your location
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Pandora Radio
You pick the vibe, it takes care of the playlist
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PDX Transit
Easiest way to navigate the transit system and find stops and schedules
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Words with Friends
Destroyer of work productivity... but lets be honest... Who doesn't love scoring on a triple-letter space?
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Instagram
Did you every think your pictures could look so good?
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Craigslist
Used stuff for sale at your fingertips!
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NPR News
...just good news
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CARPE DIEM TRIPS ARE ALMOST FULL FOR THE FALL OF 2012!!
Our South America Program is all filled up, but there are still a few spots available on our other semesters. If you know someone who you feel could benefit from 3 months with us on a life changing semester abroad, send them our way!
We are accepting applications for this Fall until August 21st.
>> Online Application <<
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PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT
*** INDIA ***
Program Highlights:
* Homestay's with Tibetian families in McLeod Ganj
(home of the Dalai Lama) *
* Experience the great Eastern spiritual traditions and visit ancient holy sites throughout northern India *
* Trekking through the Himalayas *
* Explore the Arts; study Hindi and participate in individual internships in the ancient city of Varanasi *
* Social Volunteer Work with the Mother Teresa Home in Calcutta *
* Meditative and yoga retreats to learn about Buddhist and Hindu traditions *
* Visit the Golden Temple of the Sikhs in Amritsar *
  
For more specific Program details and updated itineraries, please follow the link below
>> India Semester Page <<
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From the desk of our new Executive Director!
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Drew Edwards
Executive Director; Carpe Diem Education
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Four and a half years ago on a whim I found myself applying for my dream job. Taking students around the world on community service based cultural immersion programs indeed turned out to be a dream come true. Since those initial serendipitous conversation back in 2008 my life, my world, and my universe has been irrevocably changed for the better.
My time with Carpe Diem has seen me grow in more ways than I could have imagined. After four amazing trips working with some incredible students and co-leaders, taking me throughout the South Pacific, Asia, and South America, I was pretty addicted to Carpe Diem. It was at that time I stepped into the office to hang up my hiking boots so to speak and learn how to use a computer. Through the extremely different trials and tribulations that came in this new environment I found another path that has helped further my growth and my spirit exponentially. Just as my time as an overseas educator took me around the globe, my time in the office has taken me around the little microcosm of Carpe Diem. Starting as the Latitudes Director, then taking over as the FANZ program director, and moving into the Assistant Directorship gave me the opportunity to see this amazing organization from many angles and through a myriad of lenses.
Now, as my world and my universe continue to expand I could not be more excited to transition into the space created by Ethan Knight - Carpe Diem's founder who has put his body, mind, and soul into making Carpe Diem what it is for the last five years. It is with great humility, excitement, a deeps sense of love, and just a touch of trepidation that I step into his shoes. However, along with a dream team staff all of whom have worked, grown, and lived by my side for the last 5 years, I could not be happier to see where this goes, with all of us together moving forward.
Yours in service and spirit,
Drew Edwards
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The International Carpe Diem Foundation
is expanding!
In our efforts to provide transformative and educational opportunities to the greatest diversity of students; Carpe Diem created the Carpe Diem International Foundation. The ICDF is a 501.c.3 non-profit organization working with students from low-income families, offering scholarships for international experiential education.
Since 2008, ICDF has supported students from the Portland area to participate in Carpe Diem Semester Programs and share their experiences in their home communities. Building on the success of these scholarships, ICDF is moving from a scholarship granting organization into a full blown operating non-profit with regular programs, staff and increased participants. Our main program is a year-long cohort based program in which students will study at PSU in the fall, travel with Carpe Diem in the spring and intern with Mercy corps in the summer. It is our hope that our new programs will help bridge the crucial gap for students between high school and college by providing engaging experiential learning opportunities and on-going support.
For regular updates and to find out how get involved... visit the website and "Like us" on facebook!
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