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Tag Archives: humanitarian
Meeting the Paras – an important piece to our puzzle
As Professor Temple wrote a few weeks ago, here, we are now in contact with a local troop from Sarasota, LTjg Greg Para, who will be the one doing the footwork to bring the supplies to the kids who need … Continue reading
Posted in blog, Change, Education, Inspiration, Uncategorized
Tagged bigger picture, Greg Para, humanitarian, impact, Liisa Temple, Phoebe Chang, piece, puzzle, SMSgt Rex Temple, USF
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The Definition of True Bravery
When I hear of Afghanistan, I imagine a war where the two sides clearly fight face to face. But to my surprise, the war in Afghanistan is anything but a fight that is face to face. The fight is more … Continue reading
Gaining Perspective and Inspiration
I began my Monday morning in the typical way: by jumping out of bed and running to the coffee machine. Little did I know at the time that the choice to drink out of my American Flag coffee mug would … Continue reading
Posted in Afghanistan, Change, Education, Inspiration, Shipping, Uncategorized, University of South Florida, USF Honors College
Tagged Afghanistan, America, charitable giving, charity, children, Donation, education, Erin Potter, fundraising, humanitarian, inspiration, philanthropy, school supplies, School Supplies for Afghan Children, Student, University of South Florida
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With the Blink of an Eye
And with the blink of an eye, it all came to an end. That is the only way I can describe this semester. Time always flies by fast, but this semester it was just unbelievable. I feel like it was … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized, USF Honors College, University of South Florida, Partner schools, Partner organizations, Holland & Knight Foundation, Afghanistan, Awareness campaigns, Social media, Three Cups of Tea, US Army, Education, USF Housing and Residential Education, Bulls Business Community, USF Bulls Market, Shipping, Change, Stones into Schools, Charity, Air Force, Mac Dill Air Force Base, Golden Bull
Tagged Afghanistan, Arántzazu Gárate, charitable giving, charity, children, Donation, education, Facebook, Greg Mortenson, humanitarian, inspiration, Jordi Lucero, Liisa Temple, Mohammad A. Ismail, One Pencil Can Help Bring Peace, Pakistan, school supplies, School Supplies for Afghan Children, SMSgt Rex Temple, social media, Social network, Stones into Schools: Promoting Peace with Books Not Bombs in Afghanistan and Pakistan, Student, Three Cups of Tea, University of South Florida, USF, USF Honors College
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Finishing The Semester
It’s hard to believe the class is almost over. This semester really seemed to fly by, despite what a hard semester it was! My classes were tough, my grades are not perfect, and work is work as usual. But despite … Continue reading
Posted in Afghanistan, Air Force, Change, Charity, Education, Holland & Knight Foundation, Mac Dill Air Force Base, Shipping, Social media
Tagged Academic term, Afghanistan, education, humanitarian, Jordi Lucero, Liisa Temple, MacDill Air Force Base, One Pencil Can Help Bring Peace, School Supplies for Afghan Children, SMSgt Rex Temple, Social class, Student, Teacher, Television, University of South Florida, USF Honors College
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Motivation
There are times when you feel like you have no motivation to do anything anymore and that the work that you are doing is not benefiting anyone. Times such as these make you want to give up on the tasks … Continue reading
Posted in Afghanistan, Air Force, Awareness campaigns, Bulls Business Community, Change, Charity, Church, Education, Golden Bull, Holland & Knight Foundation, Japan, Kaleisia Tea Lounge, Mac Dill Air Force Base, Partner organizations, Partner schools, Shipping, Social media, Stones into Schools, Three Cups of Tea, Uncategorized, University of South Florida, US Army, USF Bulls Market, USF Honors College, USF Housing and Residential Education
Tagged Afghanistan, Award, charitable giving, charity, children, education, Facebook, Golden Bull, Greg Mortenson, humanitarian, Justin Doromal, Liisa Temple, Mohammad A. Ismail, One Pencil Can Help Bring Peace, Pakistan, School Supplies for Afghan Children, SMSgt Rex Temple, Stones into Schools: Promoting Peace with Books Not Bombs in Afghanistan and Pakistan, Three Cups of Tea, University of South Florida, USF, USF Honors College
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A Personal Critique on Mr. Mortenson
The following does not necessarily reflect the opinions and goals of my fellow classmates, my professor, and our course project. This past week, 60 Minutes ran an investigation on Greg Mortenson and his charity. The clip was introduced to us … Continue reading
Posted in Afghanistan, Charity, Education, Stones into Schools, Three Cups of Tea, Uncategorized, University of South Florida, USF Honors College, Video
Tagged 60 Minutes, Afghanistan, Central Asia Institute, charitable giving, charity, children, education, Greg Mortenson, humanitarian, inspiration, Justin Doromal, One Pencil Can Help Bring Peace, Pakistan, School Supplies for Afghan Children, Stones into Schools: Promoting Peace with Books Not Bombs in Afghanistan and Pakistan, Taliban, Three Cups of Tea, University of South Florida, USF Honors College
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A Missed Opportunity
This week was a huge disappointment on my part for this project. Our class visited the MacDill Airforce base in Tampa and were able to explore it hand! They got to try on bomb squad suits, test flight simulators, check … Continue reading
Posted in Afghanistan, Air Force, Awareness campaigns, Bulls Business Community, Change, Charity, Education, Holland & Knight Foundation, Kaleisia Tea Lounge, Mac Dill Air Force Base, Partner organizations, Partner schools, Shipping, Social media, Stones into Schools, Three Cups of Tea, Uncategorized, University of South Florida, US Army, USF Bulls Market, USF Honors College, USF Housing and Residential Education
Tagged Afghanistan, Central Asia Institute, charitable giving, charity, children, Donation, education, Facebook, help, humanitarian, inspiration, Liisa Temple, MacDill Air Force Base, Mohammad A. Ismail, One Pencil Can Help Bring Peace, School Supplies for Afghan Children, SMSgt Rex Temple, social media, Three Cups of Tea, University of South Florida, USF, USF Honors College
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An “Educational” Day
Today, our class received one of the greatest opportunities and privileges we could have ever asked for as regular civilians—we were allowed a detailed tour of the MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa! A field trip in college? How cool is … Continue reading
Posted in Afghanistan, Air Force, Education, Mac Dill Air Force Base, University of South Florida
Tagged Afghanistan, Bomb disposal, charitable giving, charity, education, humanitarian, Improvised explosive device, inspiration, Kati Fratesi, Liisa Temple, Mac Dill Air Force Base, MacDill Air Force Base, RV park, Sarai Quiel, school supplies, SOT. Support Our Troops, University of South Florida
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Learning Humility
Once again I am reminded of how privileged I am to be surrounded by people who choose to live their lives in service of others. Giving up not only time with family but potentially their lives is a humbling thought … Continue reading
Posted in Afghanistan, Education, Stones into Schools
Tagged Afghanistan, Donation, education, Flight simulator, Greg Mortenson, humanitarian, inspiration, Lt Col Jason Wolf, MacDill Air Force Base, School Supplies for Afghan Children, SSgt Tristan Nicholas, Stones into Schools: Promoting Peace with Books Not Bombs in Afghanistan and Pakistan, TSgt Stephen Miles
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