A view of one of the Learning Exchange conference rooms.
Amid lush scenery and frequent zebra and giraffe sightings, Nina Weber, Director of Career Services, spent three days at the beginning of November near Johannesburg discussing the tough realities of improving communities, especially those in the developing world. “People from around the globe came together to learn about creating justice and peace under some of the world’s worst conditions,” says Weber, a 12-year member of Future Search Network, the group that organized this and other Learning Exchange conferences.
Learning Exchanges are open to anyone involved or interested in cooperative strategic planning. Weber has attended others, one in North Ireland and another in Sweeden. Since returning from the South African conference, Weber has decided to gather a group of Poly students from South Africa to better understand their experiences in hopes of serving them better.
Weber’s trip to South Africa wasn’t all conference work; she went on a four-day safari and spent four days in Cape Town. Below are pictures from the conference and Weber’s other adventures.
A friendly reminder.
Nina as she sets off on a safari.
Robben Island Prison where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated from 1964 to 1982.