Lessons from the London SST: a Goshen College spouse who joined the trip reflects on moving from the periphery to the heart of the college community.
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This blog shares the experiences of Goshen College students participating in the Study-Service Term trip to London, United Kingdom.
Over three immersive weeks, students are exploring the theme of Arts and Purpose, discovering how literature, performance and history shape cultural understanding in one of the world’s most dynamic cities. From visiting iconic sites like the Globe Theatre and the British Museum to meeting authors, editors and publishers and engaging with London’s diverse communities, this experience blends study with curiosity and creativity. These reflections invite readers into the moments that are shaping students’ appreciation for storytelling, artistic expression and the many ways culture and purpose intersect across a global city.
Global EducationFrom the Periphery to the Heart of Goshen College: Lessons from the London SST
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Global EducationArts & Purpose: Global Literature in London May SST
Roy Jackson and Richard Orr introduce the Global Literature in London May SST, exploring literature, history and culture through London's literary sites.
Global EducationTrip to Oxford
By Maggie Lapp On Thursday the group took a day trip to Oxford. As the self proclaimed biggest fan of the Harry Potter series, (though not the author of the books,) I was excited to visit the campus that inspired…
Global EducationJephtha-the last English Oratorio by Handel
Barbican Centre. Performers are taking a bow after almost three hours of singing. By Victor Vegas In the evening of Wednesday May 7th, the Arts in London crew had the privilege of watching a performance of G.F Handel’s oratorio Jephtha…
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Covent Garden visit
By Jacob Stotzfus This Monday, the Arts in London group went to see the Romeo and Juliet Ballet in the Covent Garden Royal Ballet and Opera House. Full of extremely talented dancers and actors on a massive stage and impressive set,…
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Arts-in-London: London city tour
By Naomi Klassen “On our first full day in London, while all of us were only slightly jet-lagged, Solomia and her husband Arthur led us in a walking tour of the city. This was a great chance for the group...
Global EducationPoetry Open Mic at RichMix
What a night we had at open mic night! The vibes in the room were everything from comedy, sorrow, grief, revenge and happiness. We traveled to Tower Hamlets, London to attend open mic night at RichMix. They welcome the communities...
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A Visit from Daljit Nagra
This morning we had the pleasure of welcoming to our class Daljit Nagra, a poet whose work we’ve been reading. Nagra is a British poet whose poems relate to the experience of Indians born in the UK (especially Indian Sikhs), and...
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We’ve arrived! London, May 2024
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