“If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you.” — Anonymous. I’d like to start my blog by citing a [ … ]
Category: FieldTrips
For several reasons, we have always considered international field trips vital for students. These can include:
1. To give exposure to different cultures and ways of life: to provide students with the opportunity to learn about and experience different cultures by being physically in the place. DEN believes this broadens their understanding of the world and helps them develop a more global perspective.
2. An international field trip can be an excellent opportunity to practice communication skills with colleagues with whom they must spend several days in a real-world setting.
3. It allows students to learn about different industries and career paths they may not have been exposed to before. This will help them to explore potential career options and gain valuable professional experience.
4. An international field trip can be a challenging but rewarding experience that helps students to grow personally and gain confidence. It can be an excellent way for students to learn more about themselves and their capabilities.
We have employed different methods: synchronous and asynchronous online learning, with students collaborating and with a member of staff through techniques of co-mentoring and co-creation.
Istanbul Reflections
I was excited to return to Istanbul to see a city I fell in love with 4 years ago. The [ … ]
Istanbul: The City that resides between two continents, A reflection of its political and cultural landscape and identity
The city of Istanbul, situated at the intersection of Europe and Asia, possesses a distinctive political landscape shaped by its [ … ]
A Tangible Paradox
The most fascinating aspect of Istanbul is its duality and contradiction. It’s the fact that East meets West, where a [ … ]
Istanbul: Enriching Education Experience
Having travelled to Istanbul before, this trip showed me a different side to Türkiye. The diaspora in the UK and [ … ]
Vietnam: nerve-wracking experience turned into an incredible journey
I recently went on a field trip to Hanoi, Vietnam, with the University of Westminster. This was my first time [ … ]
My reflection on the field trip: a mutual learning experience
My name is Trinh. I am a third-year student at Hanoi University in Vietnam. It was a great honour for [ … ]
Vietnam: an eye-opening experience
Having been to a South-East Asian country before and a country ruled under communism, I had presupposed views on what [ … ]
Istanbul: a post reflection
Encompassing many cultures and ethnicities, Istanbul is a unique metropolis representing its unique identity. During this trip, I had the [ … ]
Turkey: reflecting on my field trip
The field trip to Istanbul was amazing and gave me much more to learn and experience than I had expected. [ … ]
Turkey: my reflection on the field trip
Firstly, the field trip to Istanbul allowed me to make new, amazing friends with people I have been on the [ … ]
Turkey (Türkiye): my reflection
Visiting Turkey was a fantastic experience, from the sites we saw to the people we met and learned so much [ … ]