SOUTH PACIFIC--
What happens when 14 North American students convene in a New Zealand classroom originally built as a chapel for nuns, later converted into a French-style bed and breakfast, and are taught by a Kiwi (New Zealander) who shares stories from his time in the Philippines? A whole lot of learning, laughing and looks of confusion when Professor Mick Duncan says something strange with his New Zealand accent.
Our initial course, Sustainable Community Development looks at the relationships we have with those around us. In order to do so, we cover topics of war, politics, poverty and more. In the weeks to come we will look at how people can work together to make better places to live in.
Mick is a tremendous teacher and story-teller, but his one-liners really penetrate the heart and mind.
Here is a brief sampling:
"Don't be dismissive, rather be discerning."
"Hurrying will damage your closest relationships."
"Don't be just a believer, be a behaver.
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