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EXPEDITION INFORMATION 2015 Teenager Research Expedition to
JAPAN
In 2015, GLEAN participants will have the unique opportunity to
delve into their own chosen topics by interviewing all types of
people and taking part in the daily fabric of two very different
Japanese cities: Tokyo- the busy capital - and Kyoto, the former
capital and keeper of Japanese culture and history. Both cities are
located on Honshu, the main island. We will spend roughly 50% of
our expedition time in each city. See the interactive maps of Kyoto
and Tokyo in this link:
http://www.gojapango.com/travel/map_of_japan.html By engaging in
GLEAN's daily personal leadership activities and exploring complex
topics relating to their core values or interests, participants
will learn more about who they are and what they'd like to do or be
in this world. All research topics are feasible and include multi-
perspectives. The final truth of your research will ultimately
reveal itself through synthesis and analysis of the qualitative
data. You will receive help with this and all steps in the research
process... an invaluable skill to acquire!
Ideal candidates
This expedition will accommodate 6-12 teenagers. Depending on
the applicant pool, this expedition could be coed. Teenagers from
all backgrounds and countries may apply. We prefer a diverse group.
We welcome youth from all backgrounds, countries, races, religions,
genders, political leanings, or cultures. We seek to compose a team
that inspires, champions, respects, challenges, holds a place of
safety and acceptance for, and brings levity to its members. The
main features sought in potential candidates are
Maturity Intrinsic motivation Detail-oriented Ability to
collaborate with a team as well as work independently Personal core
interest in the region visited / topic you would like to study
Desire to understand and explore an issue or topic from many
perspectives Commitment to completing your project by the August
due date Open-minded and curious Respectful A sense of humor
Willingness to stretch yourself in order to grow as a learner and
as a human being Grit A positive attitude Kindness
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GLEAN USA: Head Guide for JAPAN Expedition Suzanne Lettrick,
biography Suzanne Lettrick, M.Ed., Ed.M., GLEAN Founder and
Director, is an educator/coach, qualitative researcher, and social
entrepreneur based in Northern California. Through her lifes work
she seeks to answer questions about human potential, fulfillment,
and connection. She has helped youth and adults develop aligned
lives so they may effectively and joyfully live, learn, work, solve
problems, collaborate, and create. Suzanne has been a classroom
teacher at the Pre-K, elementary, middle and high school (9th
grade) levels as well as an enrichment educator in arts
institutions and in private homes. After completing a thesis
envisioning the public learning spaces of the future based on human
physiology and neurology research--and graduating with her second
masters in education from Harvard University in May 2011-- Suzanne
directed a large study based in Jordan on the entrepreneurial
mindsets and ecosystems of youth in nine Middle Eastern and African
countries. Her latest qualitative studies explore 1) Himalayan
nomadic and Tibetan Buddhist ecosystems promoting individual and
community wellbeing and 2) the development of empathy in elementary
school children. She is founder of The Global Education and Action
Network (GLEAN), and precursor program Kids Studying Eurasian
Nomads, providing custom-designed research expeditions and advocacy
to teenagers studying global issues and cultures since 1996 in
remote regions of the world, including Mongolia, Siberia, and
Timbuktu. Her company Lettrick and Associates Educational
Strategies has provided whole service academic coaching,
consulting, and enrichment experiences to hundreds of youth and
their families. She is currently developing an integration
mechanism (patent pending) that will enable learners of all ages
and regions to hone their interests and good work skills in
practical, real world ways. The conceptual underpinnings of her
lifes work are being synthesized into a nonfiction book currently
entitled, To Learn and To Lead: Humans and their biological
connections to time, space, self and each other
https://twitter.com/SuzanneLettrick NOTE: 1-2 college interns will
be selected via an application process during March-April
Expedition Tuition includes 1-2 required reading books to
prepare for our expedition Pre (3), during (many), and post (2)
expedition workshops/lectures and GLEAN personal development
activities Lodging for entire trip Three meals per day for entire
trip Ground transportation in Japan (including trains, taxis, etc.)
Main guide from GLEAN USA for full supervision during expedition
Co-guide from GLEAN USA (if more than six student participants) 1-2
college interns Two translators per six student participants
(includes primary GLEAN Japan guide) Emergency evacuation insurance
Entrance fees
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Expedition tuition does NOT include
Flights (international or US domestic) Personal snacks, personal
drinks, gifts, personal incidentals
Sources for intro to Japan and research topic ideas
http://www.travelandleisure.com/worlds-best-cities-2014-winners-list
http://www.afar.com/travel-guides/japan/kyoto-prefecture/guide
http://www.afar.com/travel-guides/japan/tokyo/guide
http://www.economist.com/topics/tokyo
http://www.fairobserver.com/tag/japan/page/2/
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/jptoc.html
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/4142.htm
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/biog/217581.htm
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/search/?q=japan
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/search?q=japan
Notes
GLEAN is a 501 C3 non-profit organization. Donations that do not
receive goods or services in kind will be deemed tax deductible to
the fullest extent allowed by law.