The intent of this program (the BRIL KIDS program) is to:
*Engage and inspire students and young adults to grow up more aware of and sensitive to the diversity of their own communities and those visited under this program.
*Further our impact within the community as a result of exposure to and dialogue with our featured speakers.
*Provide unique opportunities to students and young adults consistent with the mission and focus of The Brilliant Lecture Series, Inc.
As a direct result of the inaugural lecture featuring Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan in October 2006, a party of ten students will be spending one week in Amman, Jordan, during Spring 2007 as the guests of The Jubilee School. It is planned to continue exchanges on a national and international level at every opportunity.
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Can't wait to read about the trip!!
I wish you all the best of...
I'm sure you all are aware that this is a once in a lifetime opportunity...make the best of it!!
My daughter is one of the ten lucky BRIL Kids in Jordan. I keep waiting for them to post here but have resigned to the fact that they are both too busy and having way too much fun to include us right now! I thought I'd share some text messages I've received from Brittany on my cell with you:
Received: 4/22/07 2:13pm
Hey!! We're at a dance party right now with the girls in the room and then we're gonna (sic) go play cards and stuff!
Received: 4/22/07 8:23pm
Hey mom! It's 4 in the morning here. I can't sleep and I'm listening to a prayer. It's soo (sic) tight! It plays all around the city at sunrise. I love you.
Received: 4/23/07 11:04pm
Sorry I didn't get to email you. I fell asleep. We're staying on campus today. I'll email you. There are computers everywhere.
Received: 4/24/07 12:29pm
Hey! We're having a bar-b-que and about to go to a party. I'm really sorry I haven't emailed - we were having so much fun in classes today I never got around to using a computer.
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These brief texts have told me that a) they've had no trouble bonding b) they've adjusted to the time change and c) they're keeping busy.
Finally, as you can see, she actually said "we were having so much fun in classes today"! With that information I really don't need an email!
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