Jake's Fundraiser for South America
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(Please message me before you donate!! [email redacted])
My names Jacob Nordin, I'm raising money for my three month gap year trip to South America, specifically Peru and Bolivia, a trip organized through the Where There Be Dragons program.
After a year of college in Alfred, New York I've realized I'm not as interested in what I had thought I was, thus looking to pursue other options, taking some time to find myself and what I actually want in life. The Dragons program and all of their trips focus on self exploration through learning about local current political trends, social movements, and environmental conservation effort in the various cities we travel through.
If you're interested in getting a more specific idea of the trip, I've quoted a direct description of the trip I plan on taking from the website on the bottom of this campaign, and here's the link: https://www.wheretherebedragons.com/students/find-your-adventure/gap-year/
Your money will go directy into payment for the trip which is a solid 15k and will most likely not be payed for in full until I work the rest of it off in the year following (hopefully in a glass shop in a cool new city!).
The trip will begin in September, so I've got until then to make and raise as much money as I can. Anything will help and your contributions will be soo greatly appreciated and can technically be seen as directly effecting my development as a person. I feel this is the most beneficial step I can take in my life, and believe it will teach me more in three months about the world and myself than anything else could.
For your donation I'd love to give something back (please state what you'd like with your don't action, if you just want to donate that's awesome as well). If the donation exceeds..
10$ - Send me your address and I'll send a postcard during my trip!
50$ - Choose the lip wrap color for a sexy crystal clear tumbler I will make and deliever.
80$ - A glass pineapple! I came up with this piece over winter break this year and you can see it on my instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/young_blowsomeglass/?hl=en
It's about 5 inches tall. Request whatever color you'd like.
250$ - For a post-trip summary or just a nice evening, I'd love to bring some groceries over and cook a dinner for the donator(s) in thanks.
If you'd rather commission some glasswork instead of donating through the website, message me through instagram (while getting an idea of what your options are) or send me an email at [email redacted]. I'll have full access to the shop at Alfred all the way up to the second week of May.
Trip description:
"From sparkling glaciers to lush tropical forests, this Gap Year program takes you through a dizzying tapestry of landscapes and cultures, exploring the links between land and people, past and present. The ancient Land of the Incas encompasses a fascinating blend of history and vibrant cultures, placed in a modern context of political change and social transformation. Through intensive Spanish language courses, trekking through a wide range of ecological backdrops, exposure to remote indigenous communities, and an extended home-stay, Andes & Amazon students connect deeply with the local culture while exploring a rich panorama of Andean and Amazonian realities. Dragons students will also examine current political trends, social movements, and environmental conservation efforts in the mountains and jungles of Bolivia and Peru.
The Andes & Amazon Gap Year program is based in the tranquil agricultural town of Tiquipaya, on the outskirts of Cochabamba in Central Bolivia. Here students live with local families, largely of Quechua descent, and have the opportunity to connect intimately with a local community. Our time is characterized by intensive Spanish instruction, exposure to local activists and social organizations in Cochabamba, and opportunities to delve into independent study topics. Based at the foothills of the Andes, this is an ideal backdrop for settling into the rhythms of a local community, exposing students to issues affecting the Andean landscape, while offering them the time to develop critical language and leadership skills. Our Program House is situated on an organic farm, creating unique opportunities for students to engage with local food systems and agricultural practices.
Beyond Tiquipaya, the semester takes us to the fascinating twin cities of La Paz and El Alto, dramatic urban centers that sit above 13,000 feet in the midst of the sparkling snow-capped peaks of the Cordillera Real. Here we partner with a local theater group in El Alto, the indigenous capital of Latin America, while meeting with local figures and exploring the bustling streets and markets of El Alto and La Paz. Excursions take us into dramatic mountain settings, traveling by foot to the base of glaciers and then down into the lush tropical forests of the Amazon basin. Peeling back the folds of time, we travel by boat along tropical waterways to lowland indigenous communities where rivers function as the only roads and the forces of past and present can be seen in stark relief. In the lowlands we are exposed to development and conversation issues in the most bio-diverse corners of the planet, while taking in the incredible cultural and ecological diversity of the Amazon jungle.
In Peru, our journey takes us around glittering Lake Titicaca to the heart of the Incan empire. Trekking routes carry us by foot to the lost city of the Incas at Machu Picchu, while remote mountain excursions take us farther afield to remote Quechua communities that exist much as they did half a century ago. Our time in Peru is highlighted by dramatic mountain landscapes, exposure to remote indigenous communities, and a deeper understanding of development trends and contemporary issues in southwestern Peru.
On the Dragons South America Gap Year program, expect to hone your Spanish skills while discovering the links between vibrant indigenous peoples and the diverse and breathtaking landscapes they inhabit. Dragons students will come away with a deep understanding of indigenous political trends, important challenges in conservation and development, and a first-hand understanding of day-to-day life in some of the earth’s most dramatic locales."
P.S.
Please message me before you donate!! [email redacted]
My names Jacob Nordin, I'm raising money for my three month gap year trip to South America, specifically Peru and Bolivia, a trip organized through the Where There Be Dragons program.
After a year of college in Alfred, New York I've realized I'm not as interested in what I had thought I was, thus looking to pursue other options, taking some time to find myself and what I actually want in life. The Dragons program and all of their trips focus on self exploration through learning about local current political trends, social movements, and environmental conservation effort in the various cities we travel through.
If you're interested in getting a more specific idea of the trip, I've quoted a direct description of the trip I plan on taking from the website on the bottom of this campaign, and here's the link: https://www.wheretherebedragons.com/students/find-your-adventure/gap-year/
Your money will go directy into payment for the trip which is a solid 15k and will most likely not be payed for in full until I work the rest of it off in the year following (hopefully in a glass shop in a cool new city!).
The trip will begin in September, so I've got until then to make and raise as much money as I can. Anything will help and your contributions will be soo greatly appreciated and can technically be seen as directly effecting my development as a person. I feel this is the most beneficial step I can take in my life, and believe it will teach me more in three months about the world and myself than anything else could.
For your donation I'd love to give something back (please state what you'd like with your don't action, if you just want to donate that's awesome as well). If the donation exceeds..
10$ - Send me your address and I'll send a postcard during my trip!
50$ - Choose the lip wrap color for a sexy crystal clear tumbler I will make and deliever.
80$ - A glass pineapple! I came up with this piece over winter break this year and you can see it on my instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/young_blowsomeglass/?hl=en
It's about 5 inches tall. Request whatever color you'd like.
250$ - For a post-trip summary or just a nice evening, I'd love to bring some groceries over and cook a dinner for the donator(s) in thanks.
If you'd rather commission some glasswork instead of donating through the website, message me through instagram (while getting an idea of what your options are) or send me an email at [email redacted]. I'll have full access to the shop at Alfred all the way up to the second week of May.
Trip description:
"From sparkling glaciers to lush tropical forests, this Gap Year program takes you through a dizzying tapestry of landscapes and cultures, exploring the links between land and people, past and present. The ancient Land of the Incas encompasses a fascinating blend of history and vibrant cultures, placed in a modern context of political change and social transformation. Through intensive Spanish language courses, trekking through a wide range of ecological backdrops, exposure to remote indigenous communities, and an extended home-stay, Andes & Amazon students connect deeply with the local culture while exploring a rich panorama of Andean and Amazonian realities. Dragons students will also examine current political trends, social movements, and environmental conservation efforts in the mountains and jungles of Bolivia and Peru.
The Andes & Amazon Gap Year program is based in the tranquil agricultural town of Tiquipaya, on the outskirts of Cochabamba in Central Bolivia. Here students live with local families, largely of Quechua descent, and have the opportunity to connect intimately with a local community. Our time is characterized by intensive Spanish instruction, exposure to local activists and social organizations in Cochabamba, and opportunities to delve into independent study topics. Based at the foothills of the Andes, this is an ideal backdrop for settling into the rhythms of a local community, exposing students to issues affecting the Andean landscape, while offering them the time to develop critical language and leadership skills. Our Program House is situated on an organic farm, creating unique opportunities for students to engage with local food systems and agricultural practices.
Beyond Tiquipaya, the semester takes us to the fascinating twin cities of La Paz and El Alto, dramatic urban centers that sit above 13,000 feet in the midst of the sparkling snow-capped peaks of the Cordillera Real. Here we partner with a local theater group in El Alto, the indigenous capital of Latin America, while meeting with local figures and exploring the bustling streets and markets of El Alto and La Paz. Excursions take us into dramatic mountain settings, traveling by foot to the base of glaciers and then down into the lush tropical forests of the Amazon basin. Peeling back the folds of time, we travel by boat along tropical waterways to lowland indigenous communities where rivers function as the only roads and the forces of past and present can be seen in stark relief. In the lowlands we are exposed to development and conversation issues in the most bio-diverse corners of the planet, while taking in the incredible cultural and ecological diversity of the Amazon jungle.
In Peru, our journey takes us around glittering Lake Titicaca to the heart of the Incan empire. Trekking routes carry us by foot to the lost city of the Incas at Machu Picchu, while remote mountain excursions take us farther afield to remote Quechua communities that exist much as they did half a century ago. Our time in Peru is highlighted by dramatic mountain landscapes, exposure to remote indigenous communities, and a deeper understanding of development trends and contemporary issues in southwestern Peru.
On the Dragons South America Gap Year program, expect to hone your Spanish skills while discovering the links between vibrant indigenous peoples and the diverse and breathtaking landscapes they inhabit. Dragons students will come away with a deep understanding of indigenous political trends, important challenges in conservation and development, and a first-hand understanding of day-to-day life in some of the earth’s most dramatic locales."
P.S.
Please message me before you donate!! [email redacted]
Organizer
Jacob Nordin
Organizer
Alfred, NY
