RESOURCE PAGE FOR GLOBAL ISSUES INTERNSHIP STUDENTS
BELOW ARE MANUALS AND ARTICLES THAT YOU SHOULD DOWNLOAD
AND READ.
SUGGESTED DATES FOR READING ARE NEXT TO EACH FILE
AND READ.
SUGGESTED DATES FOR READING ARE NEXT TO EACH FILE
Feb 7 reading
| experiencing_life_at_the_margins.doc |
IMMUNIZATIONS
Check with a clinic which has experience with international travel Your campus health center may or may not have someone with expertise here.
A few vaccinations should be taken 6 weeks before going overseas.
The following immunizations are recommendations from the CDC site and on the ground experience.
1. Current routine immunizations: MMR (Measles, mumps, rubella) and
DPT (diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus), Polio
2. Yellow Fever Now required
3. Hepatitis A
4. Hepatitis B
5. Typhoid
Most of these diseases are contracted through water and food prep. We will be taking all precautions necessary in not drinking unsafe water and never eating anything uncooked.
Malaria is a also real issue in the area. As precaution we will be sleeping under nets and you should bring insect repellant with 98% active DEET in it.
All of the following antimalarial drugs are equal options for preventing malaria in Uganda:Atovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, or mefloquine.
Dec 22, 2011 READING
AN ATHEIST'S VIEW OF MISSION READ BY JAN 1
| atheist_that_loves_missions.doc |
Jan 4, 2012 Reading READ BY JAN 15
SERVING WITH EYES WIDE OPEN by David Livermore. 2006 Baker Books
These two chapters in Livermore's book will open the door to Global Issues and the present changes in world Christianity
| serving_with_eyes_wide_open.pdf |
INTERNSHIP SYLLABUS FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY CREDIT
OPT: READ IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS FOR THE SPRING SEMESTER
| 1.5.10syllabus_for_new_england_global_issues_institute_and_internship.doc |
2011 MINISTRY PLANS FOR TIME WITH FOCUS UGANDA IN KAMPALA
| word_focus_ug.doc |
PACKING LIST
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WOMEN
Be modest in your attire, jewelry, and makeup (What is acceptable here is not in the villages...) - 1 pair of pants - 2-3 loose dresses or skirts (for working in the villages and it must be below the knee when sitting !!!!) - Slips for under light dresses - capris or stretch pants to wear under skirts - 3-4 casual shirts & blouses (no spaghetti straps,tight fitting or low cuts ) - 1 sweater or sweatshirt - 1 wind breaker or rainjacket - 1 pair of comfortable walking shoes - 1 pair of rubber thongs, slippers, or tevas - 1 towel and washcloth - personal toiletries; electricity is AC, 220-250 volts - shirt and shorts for showers - Hat /bandana/buff |
MEN
- 2 -3 pairs of pants (one dress and 2 for work) - 2 dress shirts - One dress shirt long sleeved with tie - 2-3 casual shirts and/or t-shirts - 1 sweater or sweatshirt - 1 wind breaker or rainjacket - 1 pair of shorts - pair of comfortable walking shoes - 1 pair of rubber thongs, slippers, or tevas - 1 towel and washcloth ~ personal toiletries; electricity is AC, 220-250 volts - Gym shorts for shower - Hat or banana or buff |
FOR EVERYONE TO PACK
-PASSPORT
- Student ID
ALL CLOTHES SHOULD BE LIGHT SO THAT ITS EASILY DRIED IN THE WIND...NO JEANS
- Top and bottom sheets and pillow (small or blowup)
- A light blanket or very light sleeping bag
- sunscreen (30 or higher - gel is more comfortable).
- mosquito spray -- with high DEET %
- extra glasses if you wear contacts
- Bible, journal, medium size spiral notebook and pen
- a small reusable water bottle you can carry with you
- Powdered drink for your waterbottle
- A good hat for the sun and sun glasses
- A headlamp (CRUCIAL...A MUST ...NO KIDDING)
- A watch
- Digital camera and batteries
- Tide single- wash lets
- Hand sanitizer
- 3:1:1 You can only bring liquid in 3oz containers that fit in one plastic bag on your carryon for the plane
- Money in $100 bills Year 2000 and newer bill ie 2001 ($200 max)
- Postcards of where you live and family pictures
- One gift to give away to Ugandan partner you get to know well (IVP book, college med or small Tshirt)
- Snacks: hard candy, nuts, or granola bars that won't melt (Put in plastic zip lock bags)
-PASSPORT
- Student ID
ALL CLOTHES SHOULD BE LIGHT SO THAT ITS EASILY DRIED IN THE WIND...NO JEANS
- Top and bottom sheets and pillow (small or blowup)
- A light blanket or very light sleeping bag
- sunscreen (30 or higher - gel is more comfortable).
- mosquito spray -- with high DEET %
- extra glasses if you wear contacts
- Bible, journal, medium size spiral notebook and pen
- a small reusable water bottle you can carry with you
- Powdered drink for your waterbottle
- A good hat for the sun and sun glasses
- A headlamp (CRUCIAL...A MUST ...NO KIDDING)
- A watch
- Digital camera and batteries
- Tide single- wash lets
- Hand sanitizer
- 3:1:1 You can only bring liquid in 3oz containers that fit in one plastic bag on your carryon for the plane
- Money in $100 bills Year 2000 and newer bill ie 2001 ($200 max)
- Postcards of where you live and family pictures
- One gift to give away to Ugandan partner you get to know well (IVP book, college med or small Tshirt)
- Snacks: hard candy, nuts, or granola bars that won't melt (Put in plastic zip lock bags)
| packing_list.doc |
REQUIRED READING FOR THE INTERNSHIP
| believing_in_the_global_south.doc |
JAN 31 READINGS
| homosexuality_by_grace.doc |
OPTIONAL READINGS
| what_is_anglicanism.doc |
Returning Home: A children's perspective on Reintegration
| returning_home_childrens_perspectives_on_reintegration_a_case_study_of_children_abducted_by_the_lra_in_teso_eastern_uganda_february_2008.pdf |
The State of Female Youth in Northern Uganda
| swayiireporthighres.pdf |
The Road from soldier back to Child
| the_road_from_soldier_back_to_child-1.doc |
Behind the Violence
| behind_the_violence.wp11.pdf |
2011 SCHEDULE FOR GLOBAL ISSUES INTERNSHIP
| schedule_for_negii.doc |
