culture subjects p2 2015-16

CONTENT & INTRODUCTION 2

Cuba 4

Europe road trip 6

The Philippines-culture/diving (Manila-Tabuk) 8

The Philippines - Free diving 10

Hawaii 12

Jamaica ‐ music tour-Montego Bay 14

Japan Tokyo-culture, nature & youth 16

China ‐ culture & friendship school 18

Malaysia - culture and friendship school 20

Nepal 1 friendship school visit 22

Nepal 2 culture trek 24

Nepal 3 adventure trek 26

New York-Washington road trip 28

New Zealand-culture & school visit 30 Oman-Middle Eastern & desert culture 32

Peru-culture & school visit 34

South Africa-Cape Town (culture & apartheid) 36

USA-high school exchange, Santa Cruz 38

USA-Miami, American ways of life 40

Winter sports-the Alps with AFS learners 42

INFORMATION: choice, economy & safety 44

Content of the P2 magazine - culture subjects

In the 2nd trimester we focus on the meeting with new young people and cultures from other parts of the world. The overall interdisciplinary theme is globalisation and world citizen. The theme is integrated into the academic subjects, the performance project and the profile subjects. For this reason, we call these subjects culture subjects. It is therefore NOT only because of the travel itself, that you must choose a subject, but also because you are interested in the culture and want to learn about it before you go there! In this P2magazine you will find 20 proposals, which all made it through the first workshop that was held Thursday the 03.09.15. Teachers , learners and former learners came up with new suggestions. It is a peda‐gogically large challenge to choose culture subjects, therefore it is important to have a conversation about it at home, with your roommates at the school and in the contact group! We must look out into the world and the world must be brought into Ranum Efterskole College We will focus on meeting and interacting with different cultures, and the culture subject travels are therefore themed according to destination. It is in the interaction with other young people in other parts of the world that our own national and personal identity is shaped-and this occurs whether the interaction is with young people from the Nordic countries, Europe, USA, Nepal, China or Hawaii. CONTENT: We have listened to the suggestions from learners and teachers in order to form the ideas and expeditions described in this P2 magazine. The descriptions are all subjects to change, as the content of each culture subject is shaped in collaboration between learners and teachers based on their interests and targets. Why self-payment?: At Ranum Efterskole College we offer a wide range of different profile subjects, culture and travel destinations, because we prioritise the interests of our learners and shape our community around these interests. Thus, you will find that self-payment may be added to the fixed amount for school travels covered by the school. In relation to the culture subjects in the 2nd trimester, the self-payment may vary from 0-10.500 DKK. excluding possible vaccinations and cancellation insurance. Health insurance and repatri‐ation insurance are always covered by the school. Event & activities are interdisciplinary in the 2nd trimester, some ideas include: Intercultural theme in the Performance show. Culture Cafe, World Kitchen. Danmarks Indsamlingen. Lectures and films about the travels and the meeting with other cultures!

The schedule in the 2nd trimester: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays are culture subject days, where we prepare our expeditions and learn about the countries and cultures we will visit. We will prepare- and do own projects on our travels, and work with presentations of our experiences. Orientation meeting for parents before 2nd trimester’s travels - 21.11.2015. More details to come. Parents and siblings are invited to an orientation meeting about the culture subjects the 21st of November. This is an opportunity to hear more about the subject and ask questions.

Read about economy, insurances, vaccinations and preliminary travel plans etc. On page 44.

On www.ranumefterskole.dk/profilfag, you will find a range of culture subject presentations with pictures, videos, journals and the like, from the previous years (if such were previously established).

Globalisation & World Citizen November, December, January & February

Europe Road trip

Culture subject with many opportunities to shape content and targets. Road trip is an opportunity to meet many different youth cultures in Europe. In this culture subject, we will collectively plan a road trip to 4-5 of the big cities in Europe. Last year we visited following cities on our Euro-Road trip: Bratislava (Slovakia) - Visit to the Danish Embassy and the house of the President. Vienna (Austria) - historical-cultural buildings and sites, visit to the international school AIS, where we spent time together with young Austrian people. Budapest (Hungary) - Roundtrip organised by the learners. Visit to a synagogue, Donau river and the World War 2 memorial. Cultural conversations and discussions about the past 60 years of development in Hungary. Zagreb (Croatia) - Visit to the University of Zagreb and the Museum of Street Art - an old hospital filled with street art. Ljubljana (Slovenia) - Guided roundtrip in one of Europe's most beautiful cities.

Economy: As a rule there is no self-payment on the Europe trip, but depending on our plans it could be up to 2000DKK Recommended amount of pocket money approx. 1.000DKK., as it is easy to be tempted by the offers in a big city.

The main purpose is to explore the ’polished’ and the ’unpolished’ sides of these different cities. For this reason, we seek to establish contacts to the underground environments, so that we may see and experience, among other, street art and culture. In our preparations we will learn about Europe, establish different networks in different environments, and each learner will be responsible for guiding fellow learners during the trip! Every city and every country has its own characteristics. And we drive together in VW Caravans, which will also give us the opportunity for spontaneous adventures as we see fit! A road trip with the "The Caravan-Kings" is a journey into a great community and a great adventure! Kind regards "The Caravan-Kings" Organiser: Anders Hansen ([email protected])

The Philippines ‐Culture/Diving (Manila‐Tabuk)

NEW Culture subject with a great opportunity to shape targets and content::

We have established collaboration with a former employee, who has build a marine biology research centre in the Philippines. And there is also an opportunity to establish collaboration with a school. We will focus on nature and culture, as well as a cultural exchange between the learners from the school and our learners from Ranum. We will also have the opportunity to go diving, but this is NOT a diving trip alone, and you can therefore participate without the certificate.

We will among other, focus on the protection and the preservation of fragile natural areas in the Philippines. We will by doing small projects, investigate how to minimise the pollution of water/sea. We will receive lessons by marine biologists that will assist us when researching the data collected from the water.

We will prepare for our trip by establishing contact to the Philippine school, make presentations folders, and learn about marine fauna, the biological field work, and the Philippine culture. We will research and plan what to do, see and experience during our trip, so that we may guide each other in, among other, the capital of Manila. Potential themes:

Culture (see the social inequalities – rich/poor)

Nature (Unesco World Heritage List: Puerto-Pricesa National Park, Banaue rice terraces, Marine biology.

Religion (visit to Philippine service, evening mass). The school system (maybe Skype with a Philippine school class-establish collaboration).

There are no requirements for a diving certificate, but it is a good idea to have a Open Water Diver certificate. On our trip it is not possible to do an OWD course, but it is pos‐sible to do an AOWD course, if interested. The goal of the trip is that each learner will test their small pro‐jects, which hopefully will have an effect in real life.

The Philippines consists of 7.107 islands, located in probably the world’s most beautiful archipelago. Many of the Philippine islands are still relatively undiscovered travel destinations. There is a great opportunity to leave your own personal mark on this trip.

Organiser: Gerti T. Jensen ([email protected])

Terms and Economy: Self-payment for this trip is approximately 9,000DKK. 1st RATE is 5,000DKK. 2nd rate is 4,000DKK. + optional group ”cancellation insurance” 350DKK Visa is included. Recommended amount of pocket money 500-1.000DKK. Vaccinations: Hepatitis A, Diphtheria.

Date Activity Accommodation

10. January Departure enroute

11. January Arrival Manila Manila

12. January Exploring Manila—perhaps visiting the slums Manila

13. January Arrival Pamilacan Island—Introduction to the Island’s history Pamilacan (huts)

14. January Projects at the high school/classes Local family

15. January Projects at the high school/classes Local family

16. January Sustainability projects/free diving course Pamilacan (huts)

17. January Sustainability projects/free diving course -

18. January Sustainability projects/free diving course -

19. January Sustainability projects/free diving course Manila

20. January Cultural sightseeing in Manila. Departure for Denmark. enroute

21. january Arrival Denmark

Jamaica ‐ Music tour ‐ Montego Bay

Join us for a musical tour through time and space to Jamaica, and experience a music culture that can be traced over the whole world. Jamaica is the third largest island in the Caribbean and was formerly a British colony. Most citizens originate from Africa, but there are also many Chinese, Indians, Arabs and Europeans, which is the reason why the mu‐sic can be traced back to many different continents. Jamaica has, however, created its own sound, which is evident in genres such as ska, rocksteady, dub music and dancehall, but most famously reggae.

We will in our classes work with the music style and music history-by playing, listening and reading. We will concentrate on culture, history and religion in order to understand the emergence of Jamaican music. On our expedition we will go out and experience the music, investigate what it means to the Jamaican people. We will find an opportunity to play for– and with Jamaican musicians, visit a Jamaican school in order to see to what extent music is part of their school days. After our return to Ranum, we will illustrate and communicate our new knowledge and competencies by playing a concert and give presentations on the Jamaican music culture and history. Jamaica is for you who finds music interesting, as well as history and culture. It is not important whether you can play an instrument or not, but an interest in Jamaica, cultural music and particularly reggae, is on the other hand, very im‐portant.

Organisers: Søren Rasmussen ([email protected])

Terms & Economy: Self-payment for this trip is 9,500DKK. 1st RATE is 6,000DKK. 2nd rate is 3,500DKK.. + optional group ”cancellation insurance” 350DKK. Visa is included. Recommended amount of pocket money 500-1.000DKK. Vaccinations: Hepatitis A, Diphtheria, Typhoid.

Japan Tokyo - culture, nature & youth

Japan has been a culture subject for several terms now, and every year it is the learners themselves who have shaped the content of the classes and the trip:

In this culture subject Japan we work with own contemplation areas. A contemplation area can be: cosplay, manga drawing, sushi, samurais, technology, history, natural disas‐ters, art or the like, which you work independently with in the preparation period before our departure. Simultaneously we will, together, seek insight and inspiration for instance through a mini-language course, lectures, films, creative workshops and the like, so that we may be fully prepared for experiencing Japa‐nese youth culture and the presence of history up close. The culture trip – maybe - through the world’s largest capital, visits to imperial palaces, past a mystical volcano and hot springs, ride a high speed train, directly in eye level with a Japanese school class that will share their dreams for the future-opportunities and trends for Japanese of equal age… but all this we will decide in unity! In our preparations for this trip, we will focus on the conditions in Japan i.e. culture, religion, history, nature and geography.

Terms & Economy: Self-payment on this trip is approximately 8,500DKK. 1st RATE is 5,000DKk. 2nd rate is 3,500DKK. + optional group ”cancellation insurance” 350DKK. Recommended amount of pocket money 1,000DKK.

Individual project: As part of the culture subject, you must prepare a presentation of your work with the contemplation area and your experiences during our trip. This can be either presentation, article or film, which will be made during the travel.

Research prior to our travel will function as the theo‐retical foundation for interviews and/or investigations on our travel.

On our trip we will find information and documenta‐tion in the form of interviews, photos and videos for an article.

We will on our return work with printing and virtual media in the form of a blog/webpage/facebook and video reports for Youtube. Organiser: Thomas Bjerg ([email protected])

Day 1+2 Departure from DK. Arrival to Kuala Lumpur. Check-in at the school apartment in Ampang. Walk around in the local area. Eat locally.

Day 3 Go to school and participate in teaching until school closes at 2pm. In the afternoon we work with various projects—could be proejcts about

electricity, humanitarian projects or arrange excursions for children from the local area. Visit temples.







Day 7 1-day trip to a cave just a couple of hours away from Ampang.

Day 8 1-day trip to Crab Island just a couple of hours away from Ampang and experience the culture there. Crab Island is under water and all houses

markets etc. are therefore on pillars and/or on prams.

Day 9 3 hour bus tour and 4 hours sailing to Taman Negara National Park with NKS. Evening safari. Sleep in the rainforest.

Day 10 Morning-trekking, river rafting, canopy walk and evening safari. Sleep in the jungle.

Day 11 Morning-trekking and visit to a Malaysian rainforest tribe. Learn how they survive and live in the jungle. Back to Kuala Lumpur. Sleep in Ampang.

Day 12 Rejse hjemad mod skønne Ranum.

Nepal 1 friendship school visit

Do you have the courage and the inclination to visit our friendship school in Nepal, then the journey of your life awaits as well as a journey of enlightenment beyond borders.

In this culture subject and on this trip, you will broaden your horizon and most definitely cross one or two of your personal boundaries. The trip contains both physical activities such as backpacking up a mountain, opportunities for rafting and climbing or the like, and the experience of religions and cultures in Nepal.

During this trip you will have a unique opportunity to come really close to the Nepalese people when we visit our friendship school. We will stay 3 nights with the locals. You will experience eating food cooked over a fire built on the clay floor, of the home of a family who may not even speak English! During the day we will participate in activities on our friendship schools and here learn about the everyday life of the Ne‐pali children and youth. After our visit to the friendship schools that will last 3-4 days, you will have the op‐portunity to choose between rafting in the National Park Chitwan, or going back to the valley of Kathman‐du and work with social– and political subjects such as women's rights, NGO’s, electric cars or the like.

We will prepare for this expedition by hiking and sleeping outdoor. You must expect that the expedition to– and in Nepal is both physically and mentally straining.

In this culture profile subject, you will gain an understanding, through preparation, experiences and subse‐quent processing, of what it is like to live in a third world country such as Nepal. By concentrating on differ‐ent themes within the Nepali culture, traditions, history and personal experiences, you will become fully equipped for this cultural meeting, as well as trained in communicating your experiences thereafter.

Terms & Economy: Self-payment on this trip will be approximately 8,000DKK. 1st RATE is 5,000DKK. 2nd rate is 3,000DKK + optional group ”cancellation insurance” 350DKK. Visa is included. Recommended amount of pocket money 500-1.000DKK. Vaccinations: Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Diphtheria.

In our preparations for this trip, we will work with the social conditions in Nepal-among others, cul‐ture, religion, history, nature and geography. We will prepare a presentation of a specific subject, to be introduced to the other learners on the team, as part of practicing giving presentations.

You will also research for an article, film or lecture. The research before our departure will be the framework for investigations and interviews during our trip. Before departure you will also plan and prepare a smaller project for teaching at our friend‐ship school.

After we return you will prepare and give a lecture of your trip, experiences, and thoughts-either at the efterskole or for others who may be interested.

Organiser: Lise Ramløse ([email protected])

Nepal 2 culture trek

The Nepal 2—culture trek combines a unique experience in nature with the authenticity of rural Nepalese culture. We will trek in Chepang Hills, which are located approximately 80km from Kathmandu and close to Chitwan National Park. Below the hills, you will find the Trisuli river, where we will be testing ourselves when white river rafting. The trek itself will last 3-4 days and we will pass rural primitive villages, deep val‐leys and high mountains on our way. We will stay locally and sleep in tents. It is a rather challenging trip, both in relation to culture and our trek through nature. You must be ready to take responsibility on both elements.

In this culture subject, learners will gain an understanding of living and travelling in a less developed coun‐try such as Nepal.

In preparing for this travel, learners must investigate social, po‐litical, cultural and historical conditions in Nepal. Learners will in this relation be asked to prepare a presentation of a chosen theme for the rest of the group.

The themes are categorised under 2 headings: culture and na-ture. Culture is focussing on Kathmandu and the area around this city. Nature is focussing on Chitwan National Park. We may incorporate a third destination—Pokara.

The choice made in relation to the trek will influence where our final destination on this trip will be.

Working with the physical aspect, such as training individually and in groups, will also be an element in this subject and in our preparations for this travel. This will also teach our learners something about relations and dynamics of groups, which is use‐ful knowledge when trekking together in a large group.

We will also focus on equipment and techniques prior to our travel. These are skills useful for the rest of your life.

Learners will after our return, prepare and give presentations about the travel, their experiences and thoughts.

Organiser: Heidi Lillelund Jensen ([email protected])

The journey to Nepal can be tiresome and trekking in Nepal is hard work that requires independency as well as thorough preparation from home.

Terms & Economy: Self-payment on this trip will be approximately 8.500DKK. 1st RATE is 6,000DKK. 2nd rate is 2,500DKK.+ optional group ”cancellation insurance” 350DKK.Visa is included. Recommended amount of pocket money 500-1.000DKK. Vaccinations: Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Diphtheria.

This culture subject has been completed twice with great success.

Nepal has a long tradition for mountaineering and hiking. We will walk on the paths of ancient and holy trek‐king routes. On this expedition we will feel all the elements on our body. Through windy passes, where the air is noticeable thin, and mountains are covered by snow. Live in tea houses, where the word insulation is a myth-fire is our friend in these inhospitable mountains.

We will look over the roof of the world, the Himalaya massif and see the sun rise/down over some of the world’s highest and most beautiful mountains.

Make no mistakes!!! These beautiful impressions and experiences are not gained without hard work. This expedition will probably be the most challenging you have ever tried. We have many vertical metres to con‐quer before we will finish our trek. In the mountains getting help may be difficult, so trust is key and we must help each other through this very special experience. It is only few, who have this opportunity in life...

Nepal 3 adventure trek-Himalaya

In our preparations for this trip, we will work with the

social conditions of Nepal-among other, culture, reli‐

gion, history, nature and geography. We will prepare a

presentation of a specific subject, to be introduced to

the other learners on the team, as part of practicing

giving presentations. We will focus on both individual

and team performances, so there is a lot learn on

group dynamics.

We will prepare for this expedition by hiking and

sleeping outdoor. You must expect that the expedition

to Nepal is both physically and mentally straining. You

will also research for an article, film or lecture. The

research before our departure will be the framework

for investigations and interviews during our trip.

If you want to climb towards the top of Himalaya and

yourself-then the trek in Nepal is the right challenge

for you!

Organiser: Peter Friis Andersen

([email protected])

Terms & Economy: Self-payment on this trip will be approximately 9,000DKK. 1st RATE is 6,000DKK. 2nd rate is 3,000DKK.+ optional group ”cancellation insurance” 350DKK. Visa is included. Recommended amount of pocket money 500-1.000DKK. Vaccinations: Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Diphtheria.

Nepal 3 can be very straining and the profile subject Nepal is hard work, which requires great independen-cy and endurance

New York ‐ Washington Road trip

New York - Washington Roadtrip made to the Ranum Efterskole College list over travel destinations last year - being this relatively new subject it holds much potential for influence, changes and adjustments.

We will begin and finish our travel in New York, which is our primary destination, but we will also go to Washington D.C. for a couple days. The trip will be a total of 12 days. Main target is to learn and experience American culture, politics and history of the two cities. Some of our targets are to get in contact with some Danish Americans, who will tell us about life and work in New York City, get in contact with local young people with whom we can exchange experiences and knowledge and then we will also explore the city, shop and see all the exciting tourist attractions that New York City and Washington D.C. can offer.

Vilkår og økonomi: Egenbetaling på rejsen vil være ca. 7.000,- kr. 1. RATE ER 3.500,- kr. + evt. afbestillings‐forsikring ca. 350,- kr. Vaccinationer ikke nødvendigt. Lommepenge anbefalet 1.000,- kr.

Themes in this subject could be:

Culture: focussing on the must see tourist attractions: Empire State Building The Chrysler Building Statue of Liberty Central Park The White House United States Capitol

Meeting local youth: Through Danish contacts we will establish a collaboration and meetings with local young people-possibly learners from an international school. We do not know, at this stage, if private ac‐commodation is possible, but we will try to make it happen.

Contrasts between rich and poor: We have heard much of the differences between the neighbourhoods in NY, and maybe we will have the opportunity to visit one of these areas to see how people live– and survive in these areas. Cultural diversity! In our preparations, we will work with our own presentations on our lives, as well as investigating the themes we will explore further during our trip. We will also focus on how to communicate our experiences from the trip after we return.

It can be very be cold in NY and Washington in January, but we are prepared for the many outdoor activi‐ties, and we will ride bus and trains, when necessary. Remember warm clothing, and sensible walking shoes.

Organisers: Niels Kjær ([email protected])

Terms & Economy: Self-payment on this trip will be approximately 7.000DKK. 1st RATE is 4,000DKK. 2nd RATE is 3,000DKK.+ optional group ”cancellation insurance” 350DKK. Danish citizens must apply for the ESTA, non-EU citizens must apply for visa. Recommended amount of pocket money 1.000DKK. Vaccinations: same as in DK.

New Zealand culture & school visit

This culture subject New Zealand is based on a curiosity for how life is for the native population of New Zea‐land-the Maoris. Do the Maoris maintain their traditional culture and way of life? Have they adapted to mod‐ern society? How and to what extent? How does this challenge the traditional culture and more specifically the young Maoris?

We will do a comparative project with young people from a Maori village and young people who attend a British/New Zealand boarding school in Christchurch. We will discuss and compare our lives with theirs, and talk about expectations to the future-where are the differences between our nationalities, cultures and soci‐ety, and what can they and we learn from each other?

We will walk the Routeburn Track, one of the great walks of New Zealand. It is a 3-day walk and we will be sleeping in small cabins on our way. It is not a trek but a walk, but remember to bringa small backpack and sensible shoes/boots.

Terms & Economy: Self-payment for this trip is approximately 11.500DKK. 1st RATE is 6,000DKK. 2nd rate is 5,500DKK + optional group ”cancellation insurance” 350DKK. Visa is included Recommended amount of pocket money 1.000-1.500DKK. Vaccinations: same as in DK.

We will also experience some of the things, which make New Zealand absolutely special; the amazing and dramatic nature with rain forests, volcanos and glaciers, the giant sheep farms, rugby, adventure sports and much more. In our preparations we will work with the social conditions in New Zealand such as culture, reli‐gion, history, nature and geography. We prepare a presentation on a specific subject, which will be present‐ed for your fellow learners. You will also research for an article or film, which you will complete during this trip. The research before departure is the foundation for further investigations and interview during the trip.

We will, after our return, work with printed and virtual media in the form of blog/webpage/facebook and video reports for Youtube. It is a long journey to the other side of the world, but it is also an experience and opportunity to learn something very unique! New Zealand is a 36hr journey from Copenhagen, and the trip will last approximately 13 days. This is a rather expensive culture profile subject, but we will attempt to keep costs down by, for example, lodging with private families and find activities with low costs.

Organiser: Joakim Philipsen (jop2ranumefterskole.dk)

Oman-Middle Eastern & desert culture

Culture subject with great opportunities for shaping the content of classes and the trip.

Ranum Efterskole College is a member of www.unesco-asp.dk/en/associated-school-project/ Oman is one of those countries we rarely hear anything about-but this does not make this country any less interesting.

During this trip in Oman, we will have the opportunity to experience amazing world cultural heritage sites and experience Arabian culture.

Via UNESCO's school network ASP, which we are a part of, we will have some great opportunities in relation to networking and establishing collaboration before-, during- and after our trip.

In our preparations for this culture subject, we will, among other, establish contact with a school in Oman, and work with presentations of our own country and culture.

See links. http://www.unesco-asp.dk/da/world-heritage-education.html

http://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/OM/

http://www.unesco-asp.dk/en/associated-school-project/skoleaktiviteter/336-outward-bound-oman.html

Potential targets for this culture subject: To meet young people in Oman and do projects with them. To visit a school and experience learning in Oman. To experience and meet the Middle Eastern culture in order to gain a more varied idea of the people and life among the citizens, than that presented by the Western media. To experience and study the contrasts in one of the world’s richest oil countries. To learn about the history of the Middle East and Oman. To experience nature by hiking in the desert with young locals. Look at the Danish world heritage and present this to the young people in Oman. Train-in order to endure the hardships of a desert hike. To gain knowledge of– and experience UNESCO heritage. Experience a guest teacher from Oman, and learn common politeness and tones. Learn about Islam and discuss the conceptualisa‐tion of religion. Presentation techniques and communication of the culture subject subsequently. Organiser: Stine Damgaard [email protected]

Terms & Economy: Self-payment on this trip will be approximately 6,500DKK. 1st RATE is 4,000DKK. 2nd rate is 2,500DKK. + optional group ”cancellation insurance” 350DKK. Recommended amount of pocket money 1000DKK. Vaccinations: Hepatitis A. Typhoid. Diphtheria. (Malaria pills may be necessary, but this will be elaborated).

Peru-in the trail of the Incas

This culture subject is about preparing ourselves for a long journey back to one of the oldest civilisations of the world, and experience its ties with modern society. We will explore the culture and nature of Peru, and gain an understanding of its past-how life was and how geography could be both an advantage and disad‐vantage in a primitive life. We will try to gain an insight into the capital of the Inca Empire, Cusco and the holy valley, which is located approximately 3.500 m up in the Andes. Moreover, we will explore today’s culture of Peru and the differ‐ences existing in the country. We have close relations with the orphanage Elim in Cusco-the home to 30 children from the streets. Here we may assist with some teaching, games and social interaction.

In our preparations for this trip, we will work with the social conditions in Peru, such as, culture, reli‐gion, history, nature and geography. We will prepare for the trek, by taking long walks and doing exercise.

As part of practicing presentation techniques, we will prepare presentations of a specific topic which will be presented to fellow learners in this group. You will also research for an article or film, which will be prepared during the trip. The research will also be the foundation for investigations and interviews per‐formed during our trip.

We will, after our return, work with printed and visu‐al media in the form of blog/webpage/facebook and video reports for Youtube.

It is a very long journey and you must be patient and open towards new things and changes, because this plan is definitely subject to change!

Organisers: Nigel Hopwood

Terms & Economy: Self-payment on this trip will be approximately 10,000DKK. 1st RATE is 6,000DKK. 2nd rate is 4,000DKK. + possible ”cancellation insurance” 350DKK. Visa is included. Recommended amount of pocket money 1.000DKK. Vaccinations: Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Diphtheria.

South Africa - Cape Town ‐ culture & apartheid

team, so learners learn to take responsibility for each other and engage in the journey as a joint project.

In our preparations to this culture subject we will do independent projects, which we will use in the presentation of Ranum and Denmark in the schools we will visit in South Africa. We will, of course, also work with the social conditions in South Africa, such as culture, political history, as well as investigating how life is lived in South Africa today.

Must see and do activities:

Robben Island District Six Museum Tour of a Township The African Dance Theatre Cape Town Stadium Visiting an International School Springbok Rugby Experience Museum Walk up Devils Peak The Cape Town Diamond Museum South African National Gallery St. Georges Cathedral Walu up Table Mountain Bolder Beach

Organisers: Matthew Dana her ([email protected])

Terms & Economy: Self-payment on this trip will be approximately 8.500DKK. 1st RATE is 5,000DKK. 2nd rate is 3,500DKK. + optional group ”cancellation insurance” 350DKK. Visa is included. Recommended amount of pocket money 1.000DKK. Vaccinations: Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Diphtheria.

USA high school exchange- Santa Cruz

High school exchange with Pacific Collegiate School and Kirby Prep School in Santa Cruz, California—for eve‐ryone with an interest in English language and American culture. 14 days. In collaboration with PCS and Kirby, a unique high school stay is planned, in Santa Cruz county by the Monte‐rey-bay in California-south of San Francisco. The target is, to learn about American culture and language, but also to meet young high school learners from all social classes and learn about high school life in the US. You will be accommodated by local family, where you will follow the family's teenager to high school. You must expect to present yourself and Denmark the first day at high school-a presentation planned in detail before we depart for the US. Subject knowledge: There is a great focus on the subject knowledge during this trip, and it is expected that you can understand and speak English well enough to keep up with teaching in high school-and that you are interested in this programme, and therefore will participate fully-also in contacting other young people and companies. If you are taking Spanish lessons here at Ranum Efterskole College, you may have the opportuni‐ty to be accommodated by a bilingual (Spanish) family. You must expect a full programme, where you will follow your host to extracurricular activities in the after‐noon and/or evening, which can be American football, track, baseball/softball, cheerleading, band, and the like. If the school has a dress code, you will be asked to follow it.

You will be responsible for doing a video journal or in a different way communicating your experiences from high school to your fellow learners when you return to Ranum Efterskole College. In addition to the programme we will also spend some time in San Francisco, where we will drive on the Golden Gate Bridge, sail to Alcatraz, and take a walk in China‐town. The American exchange student will come in June, so ex‐pect to plan a weekend to spend with them. We recommend that you choose USA-Santa Cruz, if you consider an exchange in the US later. See more photos and meet former RE-exchange learners and PV-host learn‐ers on https://www.facebook.com/groups/REPVHS/?fref Organisers: Charlotte Linder ([email protected]) & Anita Lisby Skals ([email protected])

Terms & Economy: Self-payment on this trip will be approximately 6,500DKK. 1st RATE is 4,000DKk. 2nd rate is 2,500DKK.+ optional group ”cancellation insurance” 350DKK. Visa is included. Recommended amount of pocket money 1.000DKK. Vaccinations: Same as in DK. Proof of vaccinations MUST be sent to the school, as this is a requirement from Kirby and PCS!

In collaboration with the Danish consul in Miami, a unique and exciting study trip is planned to Miami. The target is to learn about American culture and language, as well as to meet Danish immigrants and expat‐riates, who will talk about their experiences of living and working in the US. We will also visit companies, do interview and take pictures to be used in your OSO-assignment subsequent‐ly. We have a network of companies with relation to Denmark and Scandinavia. This way, our learners will gain an insight into what it means to work abroad and incorporate this aspect into their assignments. MAST Academy We had the pleasure last year of visiting this prestigious school for the second time. It is located on the Rickenbacker Causeway, a beautiful spot with great views of the city, and specialises in Ma‐rine science and activities. This year, as well as visiting the school, we hope to attend one of their basketball games, so we can provide some Danish support for our American friends. We will also be inviting some of the students from the academy on a bowling ”date” to allow more time for talking and discussions about the differences between the culture in Denmark and in the U.S.A.

Key West Key west is the southernmost island located on the long stretch of islands to the south of Miami known as the Florida Keys. Our long trip down there will be broken up a stop at a beautiful beach for a pic‐nic and perhaps some snorkelling. We will spend some time in the town, find some dinner and look at the classic American architecture-there is also a possibility that we will spend the night here, though this is yet to be confirmed. South Beach/ Little Havana These two iconic places in Miami are a must visit; South Beach for the skyline and the many films and TV series that have used this glamorous location as a backdrop. Little Havana on the other hand, is a Cuban community located in the heart of Miami - and is a centre of multicultural activity. Though there is not much to do there other than walk around and talk to some of the residents, it is still a fascinating place and well worth adding to our itinerary.

USA-Miami, American ways of life

Everglades Tour This year we hope to add another wildlife element to the trip by exploring the Ever‐glades by bicycle/tram. Understanding the things that make Florida a unique part of the United States is important, and the wildlife that can be found here plays a large part of that.

Seminole Village The original inhabitants of Florida were the Seminole Okalee Indians, and this visit will enlighten the students on what life was like in Florida before the colonisation of America. We hope that the students will ask lots of questions about the cultural norms of the native Indians. It is also located right next to the Hard Rock Cafe, which is a possible dinner destination depending of course on the price.

Courtroom Visit The legal system in the United states is very different to the one in Denmark, it is in fact it is different to most countries in the EU. We are lucky enough to know the Honorary Danish Consu‐late in Miami, Jon Rosenthal, who grants us access to a real courtroom. The students may sit and watch the processes of the law being carried in the United States, and afterwards can attend a question and an‐swer session with Jon. Retail Therapy As well as experiencing the culture, wild‐life and geography of Miami, the students will of course be granted the chance to visit Sawgrass Mills mall– the largest value retail outlet in the United States. The stu‐dents will only get one chance to visit, so make sure you leave some space in your suitcase for presents to take home!

Organiser: Andreas Latz

Terms & Economy: Self-payment for this trip will be approximately 8,000DKK. 1st RATE is 5,000DKK. 2nd rate is 3,000DKK. + optional group ”cancellation insurance” 350DKK. Visa is included. Recommended amount of pocket money 1.000DKK. Vaccinations: same as in DK.

Winter sport-The Alps

Are you into exercise, physical training and skiing, and are you interested in alpine culture such as Austria/Italy, then winter sports in the Alps is the right choice for you!

In order to get in shape and learn the correct techniques, we do quite a lot of exercise before we depart.

A part of our training will be joint with other active/physical profile subjects. If there is snow, we will natu‐rally take advantage of it.

We will also learn how to roller ski and experience the joy of this kind of exercise., as well as try how skiing can be used to experience nature.

The culture in the Alps is diverse, and we will therefore meet with young people from the area. We have also invited some of the AFS learners from Malaysia to join us, and they are amazing to experi‐ence snow and the cold with.

Everyone can participate in skiing. We will make different team, and we will focus on the different levels of all participants. There will also be an opportunity to arrange joint excursions such as picnic on the moun‐tain. In preparations for this trip, we will also focus on social interaction, activities in the snow and evening ac‐tivities.

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Terms & Economy: You must expect to be physically active! Open to other forms of skiing, and willing to par‐ticipate in collaboration with young people from Austria/Italy. Self-payment for this trip will be approximately 2,000DKK TO BE PAID IN 1 RATE + optional group ”cancellation insurance” 350DKK. No vaccinations or visa are necessary.

Skiing in January is amazing, but also really cold. For this reason, it is also important that you have the right gear. It can be bought fairly cheap or it can be borrowed-it is definitely not essential to buy the most expensive or flashy gear!

We are happy to be advisory in relation to clothes and gear-and how to get something rea‐sonable.

In addition to skiing and winter sport, we will get to know our AFS guest learners even more, and ideally you will have made new friends on e-friends before we depart.

Joint cooking and duties are a part of the winter trip, and before we depart, we will plan these assignments.

Organiser: Thomas Sloth ([email protected])

How to choose-Step by step: 1. Open Skoleplan with uni-login

2. Go to AKTUELT and find FAGØNSKER

3. Choose 1st priority

4. Choose 2nd priority

5. Choose if you want collective ”cancellation insurance”

6. Pay 1st rate subsequently after making the choice-account nr: 9202 0000138622 (payment is consid‐ered parental confirmation of choices)

7. Pay ”cancellation insurance” 350DKK., if you have chosen this option. (Bank statements are considered to be the receipt for any payments)

8. Parents and learner will receive confirmation via email

DEADLINE for making choices is September 30th, 2015! New culture profile subjects will commence in week 43, and the tickets for all these trips are booked October 1st 2015. If learners can not have their 1st priority granted, they will be called in for a conver‐sation before making a final decision in relation to their 2nd priority. HOTLINE between:10-12: 0045 9666 402

Payments must be transferred into following account: 9202 0000138622

Remember to write name and learner no., and profile subject on your payments.

ECONOMY & PAYMENT 1st rate must be paid when choosing profile subject-no later than 30.September, 2015

1st rate is half of the self-payment. REGISTRATION IS ONLY FINALISED, WHEN 1ST RATE IS PAID. (With the exception of the subjects that are covered by school tuition). Cancellation insurance is approximately 350DKK. Which is to be paid with 1st rate-please make a note when transferring.

2nd rate must be paid 1st of November, 2015 the latest

Self-payment in relation to culture profile subjects depends on the final economy for the trip and often ticket prices are influential. Thus, 2nd rate may be subject to change. We aim at matching the estimated expenses described in this magazine. Re-election, withdrawal or the like: The expenses, which the school has covered and which can not be re‐funded, will be charged in the case of re-election or withdrawal (regardless of the cause). We aim at fulfilling the 1st priority of all learners, but the economic theme is always present and it is al‐ways necessary to consider this aspect, when prioritising. A large number of our learners contributes to their self-payment and/or pocket money. It is educational to have a conversation in the home about the choices, economy, own contribution, as well as how to prioritise during the whole school year.

Individual support: We would like to have a dialog with the learners and families, who may have some fi‐nancial challenges in relation to self-payments. This means that learner, parents and the school, together, will find an individual solution and possibly a instalment agreement. Application can be retrieved from the office and the application will be handled by the principal and the financial department. Safety on the culture travels: We follow recommendations from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and advice parents and learners to do the same. On our travels the staffing is high and we are often joined by extra assistants-youth guides, who are former learners and therefore familiar with our ways of travelling and for what purposes. A detailed safety procedure is completed for all travels, which will be available on the webpage of the school under ”Efterskolen”.

Travel insurances: The school has taken out insurance policies as supplements to the yellow health insur‐ance and the private insurances of the families. The luggage of the learners are not covered by these insur‐ances. The school offers a ”cancellation insurance”, which covers the self-payment. This can be higher than the ticket price for the longer journeys. As this is a collective pool, the compensation will represent a relative share of the total pool and the maximum sum of the self-payment. The collective insurance is to be paid with the 1st rate of the self-payment. The sum is 350DKK.

Vaccinations, and medicine is not included.

Learners are responsible for getting the recommended vaccinations before 1st of December, 2015. Check www.sikkerrejse.dk/vaccinationsanbefaling for more information. And Book your appointment with the doctor in good time (3-4 days before).

It may be an advantage to have it cleared by the autumn holidays.

REMEMBER that your passport must be valid for more than 6 months after your return date. All passports must be handed in to the office, so we can book flights and visa.

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