We are a group of 10 - 9 students and myself traveling on a two and a half week study abroad trip to Ghana with a few days in London. Although we are enthusiastic about our upcoming trip, we start off with heavy hearts due to recently transpired tragedies on our minds. One of our students was senselessly murdered in a possible hate crime (still being investigated) while visiting friends at the University of Maryland-College Park only days before he was set to graduate. Furthermore, the recent events in Manchester, England where more than 20 concert goers were killed and several dozen injured in an apparent suicide bombing will be close to us as we explore London.
At times, life does bring tragedies. However, we must move forward to explore and cherish the future while being mindful and cognizant of current and past events. The most important tool (other than a passport) while traveling is flexibility and an open-mind.
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| BSU students in front of the Student Center |
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| Teaching my students how to backpack on a shoe string budget |
Our provost, dean, colleagues, and several parents gave us a warm send off. It was great to see the support as I know how hard these students have worked to come up with the funds for this trip. BWI (Baltimore-Washington International) airport was very convenient due to the low amount of international flights. Our first taste of England came as soon as we were greeted by the British Airways air-hosts/hostesses with that charming British accent.
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| The in-flight entertainment included quite the array of international options including movies in my native language, Telugu |
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