Month: January 2013
A Failure to Future Generations
Today Barack Obama was sworn into the office of president of the United States for the second time, and he laid out an ambitious plan for what he plans to accomplish in the next four years. Unlike his first inaugural address, which focused largely upon the financial crisis that was then unfolding, this time he… Read More
Tagged with climate change education education policy
Ecuador Travel Health
[pl_alertbox type=”info” closable=”yes”] If you are looking for information on Costa Rica travel health, please note that we provide specific information for our Costa Rica participants in our Program Preparation Guide. We’ve compiled this additional information about Ecuador travel health because of the additional nuances associated with our Ecuador itineraries, whereas the situation in Costa… Read More
Tagged with ecuador travel health
The Real Cost of Food
Earlier this week I was chatting with a cashier at my local market, and he mentioned to me that another customer had scolded him that day about the price of apples in the store. I can certainly identify that feeling of shock and horror one sometimes feels in places like Whole Foods, where a bag… Read More
Tagged with food justice food miles public health
Early Enrollment Savings and Scholarships
Scholarships We are excited to announce that our 2013 scholarship application period is open. Thanks to our donors who help make scholarships to Sustainable Summer available to students across the economic spectrum. The scholarship deadline is March 1st and awards will be announced on April 1st. Please go to our scholarship page for details on… Read More