- Dominica (+1 hour)
- Brazil (+1 hour)
- Ghana (+5 hours)
- South Africa (+7 hours)
- Mauritius (+9 hours)
- India (+10.5 hours)
- Singapore (+12 hours)
- Viet Nam (+11 hours)
- China (+12 hours)
- Japan (+13 hours)
- Hawaii (-6 hours)
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Time Zones
My Packing List
•Medications
o Pepto Bismol
o Malaria Meds
o Citpro (travel’s Diarrhea Meds)
o Purell/Wipes
o Tyenol
o Cold Meds
o First Aid Kit
o Itch Cream/spray for bug bites
o Seasickness medications/bands etc
o Vitamins
o Any personal medications
o Pepto Bismol
o Malaria Meds
o Citpro (travel’s Diarrhea Meds)
o Purell/Wipes
o Tyenol
o Cold Meds
o First Aid Kit
o Itch Cream/spray for bug bites
o Seasickness medications/bands etc
o Vitamins
o Any personal medications
•Toiletries
o Shampoo
o Conditioner
o Body wash
o Shaving cream
o Razors
o Deodorant
o Sunscreen
o Aloe
o Bug spray (40-50% deet)
o Hair brush
o Elastics
o Clips/Bobbypins
o Head bands
o Sunglasses
o Hair spray
o Perfume/Body Spray
o Lofa
o Towel
o Flat Iron/proof that it is auto-turn off!
o Flat Iron Spray
o Nail Polish
o Nail Clippers
o Q-Tips
o Chapstick
o Small Packages of Tissues
o Tooth brush
o Tooth paste
o Floss
o Tampons/Pads/Liners (enough for 4 months)
o Jeweley
Earrings
Necklaces
Bracelet
Watch (digital for 24 hr time for while on the ship)
Leave expensive stuff at home!
o Make up
o Glasses/ contacts etc
o Overnight toiletries for trips
•Paperwork
o Copies of Ids, Passports, Insurance Cards, Medications, Prescriptions, Debit Cards
o Extra Passport pictures
o Yellow Fever Card!!!!!
o Actual Passport, Visas, SAS Paperwork
o Emergency Contact Info.
•Clothing
o T-Shirts (4/5)-you'll pick some up as we go
o Shirts
o Long Sleeve Shirts
o Tank Tops
o Dressy/Going out Shirts
o Cardigans
o Pants/Jeans (2/3)
o Belts
Yoga Pants (2)
o Sweatpants (1/2)
o Shorts-4 normal, 2/3 athletic
o Socks, Underwear, Bras
o Jackets (Rain, Fleece) (Vietnam/China have North Face knock offs if you dont have room to pack one. Last year it was cold while the Fall Voyage was in China)
o Sweatshirts (2) (remember you'll probably buy a SAS one along the way)
o Dresses (5/6)
o Long Skirts (2)
o Formal Dress for the Ambassador’s Ball (Guys I hear it is semi formal like pants, a collared shirt and nice shoes. Some people pick up outfits as we go ex-Vietnam)
o Bathing Suit (2)
o PJs
o Shampoo
o Conditioner
o Body wash
o Shaving cream
o Razors
o Deodorant
o Sunscreen
o Aloe
o Bug spray (40-50% deet)
o Hair brush
o Elastics
o Clips/Bobbypins
o Head bands
o Sunglasses
o Hair spray
o Perfume/Body Spray
o Lofa
o Towel
o Flat Iron/proof that it is auto-turn off!
o Flat Iron Spray
o Nail Polish
o Nail Clippers
o Q-Tips
o Chapstick
o Small Packages of Tissues
o Tooth brush
o Tooth paste
o Floss
o Tampons/Pads/Liners (enough for 4 months)
o Jeweley
Earrings
Necklaces
Bracelet
Watch (digital for 24 hr time for while on the ship)
Leave expensive stuff at home!
o Make up
o Glasses/ contacts etc
o Overnight toiletries for trips
•Paperwork
o Copies of Ids, Passports, Insurance Cards, Medications, Prescriptions, Debit Cards
o Extra Passport pictures
o Yellow Fever Card!!!!!
o Actual Passport, Visas, SAS Paperwork
o Emergency Contact Info.
•Clothing
o T-Shirts (4/5)-you'll pick some up as we go
o Shirts
o Long Sleeve Shirts
o Tank Tops
o Dressy/Going out Shirts
o Cardigans
o Pants/Jeans (2/3)
o Belts
Yoga Pants (2)
o Sweatpants (1/2)
o Shorts-4 normal, 2/3 athletic
o Socks, Underwear, Bras
o Jackets (Rain, Fleece) (Vietnam/China have North Face knock offs if you dont have room to pack one. Last year it was cold while the Fall Voyage was in China)
o Sweatshirts (2) (remember you'll probably buy a SAS one along the way)
o Dresses (5/6)
o Long Skirts (2)
o Formal Dress for the Ambassador’s Ball (Guys I hear it is semi formal like pants, a collared shirt and nice shoes. Some people pick up outfits as we go ex-Vietnam)
o Bathing Suit (2)
o PJs
•Shoes
o Flip Flops
o Walking Shoes
o Old Sneakers
o Sandals
Heels (if you wear them for fancier events)
o Flip Flops
o Walking Shoes
o Old Sneakers
o Sandals
Heels (if you wear them for fancier events)
•Money/currency
o 250 $1 Bills
o Debit Card/Credit Card
o Cash
o Foreign Currency
o 250 $1 Bills
o Debit Card/Credit Card
o Cash
o Foreign Currency
•School Supplies
o Pens/pencils
o Notebooks
o Post Its
o Paper Clips
o Highlighters
o Textbooks
o Planner/Notepads
o Pens/pencils
o Notebooks
o Post Its
o Paper Clips
o Highlighters
o Textbooks
o Planner/Notepads
•Technology
o Cameras
o Laptop
o iPod/Headphones
o Phone
o All chargers!!
o Batteries
o External Hard drive/Flash drive/memory cards
o Cameras
o Laptop
o iPod/Headphones
o Phone
o All chargers!!
o Batteries
o External Hard drive/Flash drive/memory cards
•Misc.
o White Board Marker/Post Its to leave messages on friend's doors
Laundry Detergent
o Stain Remover
o Magnets!! (our walls are magnetize, no tape allowed)
o Nalgene Water Bottle/Splash Guard
o Playing Cards
Battery Alarm Clock (24 hour works best because the ship is on military time)
o Luggage Tag (With SAS on it)
o Blanket/Sheet Sack/Sleeping Bag ( A sheet sack is a flat bed sheet that is folded in half like a sleeping bad and then sewed at the bottom and half way up the side. My mom made mine for summer camp. It may not be the warmest but it will keep you off the hostel linens.)
o Safety Pins
o Money Belt/Necklace
o Purse
o ID Case
o Laundry Rope (to hang clothes that you wash yourself. Laundry is done but not often, bimonthly maybe. A small bag costs $6-7 from what I hear)
o World Map (people sign it at the end of the trip)
o Beach Towel (can’t take SAS out of room/off ship)
Empty Duffel Bag to bring home souvenirs etc
o White Board Marker/Post Its to leave messages on friend's doors
Laundry Detergent
o Stain Remover
o Magnets!! (our walls are magnetize, no tape allowed)
o Nalgene Water Bottle/Splash Guard
o Playing Cards
Battery Alarm Clock (24 hour works best because the ship is on military time)
o Luggage Tag (With SAS on it)
o Blanket/Sheet Sack/Sleeping Bag ( A sheet sack is a flat bed sheet that is folded in half like a sleeping bad and then sewed at the bottom and half way up the side. My mom made mine for summer camp. It may not be the warmest but it will keep you off the hostel linens.)
o Safety Pins
o Money Belt/Necklace
o Purse
o ID Case
o Laundry Rope (to hang clothes that you wash yourself. Laundry is done but not often, bimonthly maybe. A small bag costs $6-7 from what I hear)
o World Map (people sign it at the end of the trip)
o Beach Towel (can’t take SAS out of room/off ship)
Empty Duffel Bag to bring home souvenirs etc
•Food
o Crystal Light Packets (SAS water is bad tasting)
o M&M’s
Granola Bars
You can pick stuff up in Bahamas and as we go. Just remember it has to be sealed to go on the ship or they will toss it.
o Crystal Light Packets (SAS water is bad tasting)
o M&M’s
Granola Bars
You can pick stuff up in Bahamas and as we go. Just remember it has to be sealed to go on the ship or they will toss it.
•Toys for Kids
o Stickers
o Pencils
o Small toys
o Stickers
o Pencils
o Small toys
•Home Stay Gifts
o Something representative of where you’re from
o Something representative of where you’re from
Voyage Itinerary and Map
This is the craziness that will be my next semester!
And this is the map of my voyage!
This is going to be an awesome semester!
I hope this works!
I am testing the email feature for my blog. If this works, it would make life a lot easier!
*YAY...it worked!*
*YAY...it worked!*
I WILL Update this Blog During my Voyage!
I know I am very bad at keeping up with things like this, but this is one of the few ways my friends and family will be able to keep track of me. Once i get my SAS email address I will put it here, but until then I will put up how to send me snail mail while I am abroad. I LOVE getting mail! (HINT, HINT!)
Just make sure you send the mail on time. If you send the mail after the suggested mail date, I may get it, but it is unlikely. SAS recommends not to send packages because they take a longer time to get to the ports, but letters and postcards are just fine!
How to address the envelope:
MV Explorer - Spring 2011 Voyage
ATTN: Sara Thompson
Port Agent Address (from list below)
ATTN: Sara Thompson
Port Agent Address (from list below)
| PORT | ADDRESS OF PORT AGENT | SUGGESTED AIRMAIL DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Roseau, DOMINICA Phone: 1 767 448 2181 Fax: 1 767 448 5787 | H.H.V. WHITCHURCH & CO 71 Old street POBox 771 ROSEAU, Brazil | January 3 |
| Manaus, BRAZIL Phone: 55 92 3234 4991 Fax: 55 92 3234 4830 | INHCAPE SHIPPING MARINE SERVICES Ltda & AMAZON RIVER PORTS Rua Eduardo Ribeiro 520 13° Andar - Sala 1301-1302 Ed. MAnaus Shopping Center Centro MANAUS - CEP 69-010-000 - AM | January 6 |
| Takoradi, GHANA Phone: 233 22 300 894 Fax: 233 22 202 989 | HULL BLYTH Seatec House / PO Box CO 214 Akosombo Road Tema, GHANA | January 24 |
| Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA Phone: 27 21 419 8660 Fax: 27 21 413 0290 | JOHN T. RENNIE & SONS 19th FLOOR No.1 Thibault Square 8001 Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA | February 3 |
| Port Louis, MAURITIUS Phone: 230 202 70 40 Fax: 230 208 5814 | Ireland Blyth Limited Shipping Operations Department No 6 Dr Ferriere Street Port Louis, MAURITIUS | February 14 |
Cochin, INDIA | J.M. BAXI & CO N°26/1566 Subramaniam Road Willingdon Island KOCHI 682003, INDIA | February 21 |
Chennai, INDIA | J. M. Baxi & Co. 3rd Floor, Clive Battery Complex 4 & 4A, Rajaji Salai Chennai 600 001, INDIA | March 2 |
| Ho Chi Minh City, VIET NAM Phone: 84 8 626 19602 Fax: 84 8 626 19603 | CONTINENTAL CO LTD | March 7 |
| HONG KONG, CHINA Phone: 852 2786 1155 Fax: 852 2744 3240 | Inchcape Shipping Services (HK) Ltd. Units 1802-1805, 18th Floor N° 3 Lockhart Road Wanchai, HONG KONG - CHINA | March 14 |
| Shanghai, CHINA Phone: 86 21 6323 1350 Fax: 86 21 6329 1519 | Penavico Shanghai 3/F 13 Zhong Shan Road (E 1) Shanghai 200002, P.R. CHINA | March 17 |
| Kobe, JAPAN Phone: 81 78 391 3046 Fax: 81 78 391 3105 | Inchcape Shipping Services (Japan) Ltd. Kenryu Bld, Room 502 6, Kaigan-dori, Chuo-ku Kobe-shi, Hygo-ken 650-0024, JAPAN | March 21 |
| Yokohama, JAPAN Phone: 81 45.201 6991 Fax: 81 45.212 1614 | INCHCAPE SHIPPING SERVICES F Asahi Seimei Yokohama Honcho Bldg 36, 4-Chome Honcho, Naka-ku Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa-ken 231-0005, JAPAN | March 24 |
Hilo, HAWAII | Inchcape Shipping Services | April 4 |
Peace and Love!
Monday, June 14, 2010
My New Adventure!!!
My new adventure came as a surprise to me. A few months a go i signed up to go on a free trip to Israel as part of the birthright program. I did not get into the program at the time and was put on a waiting list. I got a call a little less than 3 weeks ago saying a spot was open on a trip and that i have 20 minutes to decide if I want ago. After a quick call to my mom I told them OF COURSE i WANT TO GO and i was all signed up to go to Israel for 10 days. Now in a week fro today i will be flying to Israel on a new adventure. Here is the itinerary for this amazing trip:
TRIP ITINERARY
The following is the confirmed trip itinerary below, including hotel phone numbers. Changes to the touring progran are still possible, and we will do our best to update you in advance. To download a PDF version of the itinerary, click on the following link:
Jun 21 - July 2 / NYC / Israel By Foot / Ages 18-22 [TL-22-234]
Monday, June 21 – Departure
Depart
Arrive at the airport four hours early
Tuesday, June 22 – Arrival & Haifa
Landing at
Evening: Program Introductions & Ice breakers
Overnight: Machanayim Hotel, Galil / Tel: 972-4-693-3221
Wednesday, June 23 –
Nahal Yehudia - Canyon hike
Jordan River rafting – Relaxed rafting on the upper
Overnight: Machanayim Hotel, Galil / Tel: 972-4-693-3221
Thursday, June 24 – North
Nahal Kziv - Nature hike to the
Acco – Crusader castle & seaport market
Mifgash activity with Israeli counterparts
Overnight: Machanayim Hotel, Galil / Tel: 972-4-693-3221
Friday, June 25 – Tzfat & Jerusalem
Tzfat - Jewish mysticism's birthplace
Mahane Yehuda - Colorful Jerusalem marketplace
Return to hotel and prepare for Shabbat
Festive Shabbat Dinner
Oneg Shabbat
Overnight at
Saturday, June 26 -
Group activity with staffers
Jerusalem Neighborhood walking tour
Preparation for Yad Vashem
Havdallah service - Conclusion of Shabbat
Neil Lazarus - The situation today in
Overnight at
Sunday, June 27 -
Har Herzl - National memorial
Yad Vashem - Holocaust Memorial & Museum
Tree planting - plant a tree in
Farewell to Israeli soldiers
Group night out in
Overnight at
Monday, June 28 –
Haas Promenade - Panoramic view of
Jewish Quarter -
The Kotel - Reflection at the Western Wall
Overnight: Tzel Harim Hotel,
Tuesday, June 29 –
Ascend
Descend
Ein Bokek - Nature walk to desert waterfalls
Dead Sea - Floating at
Bonfire & BBQ – Relax under the stars in the
Overnight: Gvanim camping site,
Wednesday, June 30 –
Ein Sharonim - Morning hike
Sde Boker - Desert outpost and grave of Ben Gurion
Camel Trekking - Travel the
Traditional Bedouin lunch & hospitality - Chan Shayarot
Tel Aviv Beaches - Relax along Tel Aviv's
Free evening on the town in Tel Aviv
Overnight: Tel Aviv Seanet / Tel: 972-3-517-1655
Thursday, July 1 – Tel Aviv
Independence Hall - Declaration of the modern State of Israel
Group dinner - Dr. Shakshuka
Friday, July 2 – Departure & Arrival
Depart
Arrive to
Thursday, May 6, 2010
My Semester at Sea Admission Essay
Discuss an issue of international concern and its importance to you.
The United States is not allowed to discriminate because of race or gender, so it is not uncommon to see a female police officer. In 2004, 11.6 percent of police officers in cities, and 8.1 percent of police officers in non-metropolitan areas were female (“Crime in the United States”). Female officers may face discrimination from co-workers and resistance from criminals out in the community, but it is nothing compared to what may happen if she were a police officer in some other countries around the world.
In Afghanistan female police officers are called upon to talk to female witnesses or suspects. Males are not allowed to talk to females alone in this country, so having a female police officer handle the situation will allow the police force to receive information easier. The problems female police officers face in Afghanistan is the lack of protection that they have. When a female police officer goes out on the streets she does not have a gun to protect her. The Afghani police force does not outfit their female officers with guns or body armor. This leaves them unprotected in a sometimes unstable environment.
In many countries sexual harassment of female police officers is rampant. These women have to deal with abuse from fellow officers and the people in the community. It is not uncommon for a female police officer to admit to sexual abuse from a fellow officer, and be the one to suffer the consequences.
In many communities around the world female police officers are looked down upon. Due to the fact that being a police officer is considered a masculine job, females that are employed as such are considered second class. In countries such as Iraq and Afghanistan female police officers are often shunned in their community because of the job they hold.
I believe that being a police officer is a noble career choice. These men and women protect their communities from harm. Both men and women police officers put themselves in dangerous situations so they can make their surroundings a better place. When I hear about the horrors that female police officers face around the world, I can feel the hurt of this injustice. Since I am a criminal justice major and want to be a part of the criminal justice profession, I believe it is my right and duty to speak out for the women who are part of the criminal justice profession and are unable to speak about the prejudices they face themselves.
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