2002-2005 (c) GetJealous.com, All rights reserved. http://www.getjealous.com/aislspain/rss.xml The American International School of Lagos 7th and 8th graders are off to be ambassadors and learn about, see, and experience the wonders of Spain! Their adventure on this Experience Centered Seminar (ECS) will take them from Lagos to Malaga, Granada, Sevilla, Cordoba, Toledo, and Madrid. This site is designed to offer a link between families, students, and ECS leaders in preparation for, during, and reflection after our journey through Spain. http://www.getjealous.com/aislspain http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=479366&go=aislspain Here is a journal entry from Jessica Mathers about her experience in Sevilla:Today we went to the main cathedral in Sevilla. While we were there I learned a lot about what made it possible to have so many great works of art and architecture in Spain. Most of the religious buildings in Spain were built after the Christians defeated the Arab Muslims (other religions, etc.). The altar piece in the... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=479366&go=aislspain Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=478871&go=aislspain We began our day with a walk to the Plaza de Espanã, which is a Plaza that was built for the World Exposition of 1929 and took 18 years to erect. The architect who designed and managed it's construction died shortly after it's completion, which wasn't a wonder because of the intricate detail and the sheer size. The plaza has tile paintings with benches commemorating important moments in S... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=478871&go=aislspain Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=478862&go=aislspain As we visited the Alcázar, students learned about what life was like within the palace walls. In their journals that evening they were asked to write a narrative of historical fiction or a political satire comic to demonstrate what they had learned during our visit. Here are a few examples of the students' work:Maia PetrovaAnother day, another b-e-a-utiful day in the Alcázar. As t... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=478862&go=aislspain Sun, 27 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=478002&go=aislspain Today we spent a wonderful couple of hours in El Alhambra. We split up into two tour groups and toured the Alhambra with 2 local tour guides who were very knowledgeable about the incredible grounds and enormous palace. We began our tour in the portion of the castle that was commissioned by Charles V. He built the main room in the style made famous by the Roman empire. There were meant to be th... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=478002&go=aislspain Sat, 26 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=477642&go=aislspain ¡Saludos desde España!After a VERY long 27 hours of travel, we have finally arrived at our first stop in Spain-Granada. We had a 7-hour layover in the Paris airport, where many of the students enjoyed eating breakfast AND lunch at McDonald´s. The students played cards, chatted, listened to music, read magazines, and read while we waited.Thus far the only minor hiccup we´... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=477642&go=aislspain Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=470951&go=aislspain Experience Centered Seminar GuidelinesAll Experience Centered Seminars in grades 7-10 are designed to highlight areas of the curriculum. Students will be responsible for assignments, journals, and other assigned work during the seminar. In certain cases students will be expected to complete certain tasks prior to departure. Students can expect to visit museums, use public transportation, practic... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=470951&go=aislspain Mon, 7 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=470954&go=aislspain American International School LagosSpain Adventure24 April to 3 May 2008Day 1 Thursday, April 24th We depart Lagos with our Air France flight at 22h50. Day 2 Friday, April 25th After an aircraft change in Paris, we arrive in Malaga airport at 16h05. We collect our luggage, meet with the ETR tour director and transfer by private coach to our hotel in Granada. The city is set beneath th... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=470954&go=aislspain Mon, 7 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=462007&go=aislspain AIS Lagos, Nigeria, International Trip WeekTOUR OF SPAINPacking Light for Our Adventure in SpainThe basics of good packing are universally applicable. Below are some hints for packing for Spain.• Don"t pack the way you dress at home. You don"t need 5 different outfits for 5 days. Virtually everyone packs at least a day one item that they never wear on the trip.• Think... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=462007&go=aislspain Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=460794&go=aislspain Welcome to the AISL Spain ECS web site!With our first entry on this site, we'd like to provide you with general information about the ECS, the leaders' contact information, hotel contact information, and our itinerary. You will also find packing suggestions and information about how we will handle luggage on the ECS. If you have any questions, please contact the ECS leaders.AISL en España... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=460794&go=aislspain Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT