Author Archives: Arianna Brown

Return Excitement

At this point in our Periclean careers, we have come to expect that our best-laid plans will fall apart the most and our smallest plans can become our greatest accomplishments. From each of these we have become more resilient and become better through self-reflection. Our first day back was no exception. We were thrown right back into discussions of our … Continue Reading

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A Wonderful Closing to Fall 2014

This was an exciting last day of class both in terms of planning and reflection!! First, we are still waiting to hear back from Karen on behalf of Hope for Honduran Children regarding our decision to partner in a capacity that does not include taking on the Transition Home in Casa Noble. After thoughtful discussion we have decided it is … Continue Reading

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Exciting First Day Back: August 26, 2014

Our first day of class is complete for the new 2014-2015 year and the “welcome back” and “how was your summer?” questions dissolved quickly into one of the most productive sessions to date. With a smaller cohort it is always interesting to predict the general mood and productivity level of the class with a high level of uncertainty. However, luckily, … Continue Reading

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Week 3: 18 February 2014 Classnotes

By: Arianna Brown This week we worked on focusing potential partnership projects and specific committee goals. As a class we worked, outside of class on community outreach and growing notoriety of Periclean on campus and methods for doing so (ie. a table at College Coffee to gauge interest and answer questions as well as reaching out to Global and Elon … Continue Reading

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Beginning Phase 3

On Monday, 10/28, the 2016’s had a Skype session with Karen Godt, one of the founders of Hope for Honduran Children. Her daughter, who is an Elon University graduate, also helped found this organization. Hope for Honduran Children is a small, grassroots organization that’s mission is to reduce poverty through social development and education. The organization supports 55 teenagers living … Continue Reading

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