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Visiting The Gambia Oxford Brookes University. Alan Hutchison & Tony Rea Gambia-Extra October 2013. Why The Gambia?. Pronounced cultural contrast; Very welcoming; Accessible; Safe; English speaking; Connections we have made. It’s hot!.
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Visiting The GambiaOxford Brookes University Alan Hutchison & Tony Rea Gambia-Extra October 2013
Why The Gambia? Pronounced cultural contrast; Very welcoming; Accessible; Safe; English speaking; Connections we have made.
It’s hot! The blue marks and figs at the bottom are London averages
Locations for visit • Hotel base on coast for the visit • Local village visit
Local village visit • Time with family in compounds in small groups • Time with children • Lunch African style
Outline itinerary • Educational experiences: • Briefing on education system with local experts • Visits to local schools according to interest – 2/3 days • Teaching/observing/meetings • Educational conference with Gambian student teachers
Typical visit • Cultural & other experiences: • Bush taxi • Sacred Crocodile pool • Local markets/towns/ museums • Monkey sanctuary
Teachers comments from previous trip A “This unique trip has highlighted for me some major issues within our society and having experienced a comparative community I can now try to start unpicking these issues. I feel empowered by this visit and it will impact profoundly on my professional and personal life.” B “an incredibly precious experience to share deep experiences with people much wiser than us…”
Teacher comments C “from the moment we touched down in Gambia I knew that I was in for the experience of a lifetime but I did not and could not have anticipated the extent to which it has affected me.” D “I have had to confront my own judgements & open my eyes to alternative ways.”
Teacher comments E “A truly life changing experience which will stay with me forever.” F “I have also really enjoyed the time to reflect as a professional. I thought this would be mainly about the Gambian education system but I have reflected much more on our own systems and have come away with more questions than answers.”
Benefits • Personal & professional development • Confidence • Cultural awareness/global perspective • Possible teaching abroad later • Possible links to course work at the university • Relationships with others here and in Gambia & possible school links • Your CV and teaching career
Key information and issues • Dates/times: 10-17 June (1 week): Tuesday to Tuesday • Flights from Gatwick: Dep 9.15am; Arr 14.55 • From Banjul: Dep 16.25; Arrive 23.20 (Gat South) • Getting there and back • Travel insurance needed • Passport (need copy of passport page); valid min 3 months after return • Health/safety: visit your local GP inc malaria; further briefings in situ & before we depart
Key info & issues • Need minimum of 19 people to go • Cost: £850 (1 week) • Inc: flights; B&B; transfers; local guide; group dinners on 1st & last nights; group travel costs; rice for family visit; costs of drummers and dancers; 1 Batik session; entrance fees to places of interest. • Not inc: get to/from Gatwick; lunch each day & other dinners; local travel by bush taxi; tabs etc; insurance; any other spending • Travel with Gambia Experience tour operator • Payment dates: • Deposit £95 by Monday 4 November • Balance £755 by 7 April latest
How to pay? • Pay in to the university: an account will be set up for this. Make sure you pay in to the correct a/c & the finance staff record your correct details. • Make sure Nick knows you have paid. • Pay by the dates given, no later!
Contact info: Alan/Tony • Alan • 01962 827326 office (p/t Tues) • 01823 323728 home • 0752 847 4917 mobile • Alan.hutchison@winchester.ac.uk • Tony • 01752 896994 • 07544 622 822 • tonyrea@live.co.uk • Further briefing meeting before we go. • Your contact details: mobile & email on sheet
Other key info • Check the Gambia Experience website for further info inc cancellation charges: • http://www.gambia.co.uk/Docs/About-Us/Company-Information/Terms-And-Conditions.aspx • Check the Gambia Experience website for more hotel info, guidance on travelling to Gambia etc: • http://www.gambia.co.uk/