The aim of the Patience student is to experience and bridge the duality of academia and “real life.” This separation often leads students to feel disconnected with their material. By connecting this gap, students begin to witness their own prison and can begin to understand ones self-limitations, as well as those imposed by the societal institutions. Self-discovery is the key to learning ones potential and truly comprehending ones place within the world. This will enable one to experience the humanizing process of liberation, thus equipping students with the skill to work with others towards a global liberation of the oppressed.

A group of students from the program Patience will travel to Peru in the winter of 2005 to live and learn the dynamic Freirian philosophy guiding the course. We as a group will act consciously as guests in a foreign country. We not only represent Evergreen State College, but the United States of America and must live up to the high standards, respecting the new and different cultures we encounter. Our group will experience people who live realities seemingly unfamiliar. We will be in no place to directly “question, critique or impose” our judgments on to them. It is no better or worse, just different. We as students attempting to overcome our limitations will expect times of great challenge and will attempt to accept them with an open heart. Liberation is a conscious, dynamic process in which individuals struggle through adversity to reach her/his utopia.

Academic
1. Students will be responsible for creating their own curriculum and continuously working on their emerging syllabus throughout the year.

Student traveling to Peru:

Pre-Departure:
1. As required by the Evergreen State College, students must sign a mandatory Waiver, Release, and Indemnity Agreement to be submitted to the deans.
2. Students will have adequate financial resources for the duration of their stay and a plan to obtain additional funds in case of an emergency.  Information about contact persons in case of an emergency will be provided to the deans and faculty.
3. Students will be personally responsible for health concerns, insurance and travel arrangements. Hard copies of these arrangements will be submitted to the deans and faculty.
4. For the first five weeks of travel in Peru, faculty will have the responsibility of arranging logistics within the host country both prior to departure and making adjustments once the program is in place. These arrangements include travel, lodging, board and any unexpected provisions for students who will make the necessary deposits on time*.
5. Students if discussed with faculty may be able to bypass the organized five-week travel component to the program and work or travel separately. This only applies to those who have been a part of this programs Peru travel in the past.
(*) More information in the General Plan.

In Country:
1. Students will abide by the laws of the host country; fully aware they are responsible for their own actions. They further understand that if they break local laws, they cannot expect legal assistance from the faculty sponsor or The Evergreen State College.
2. Students are solely responsible, both financially and otherwise, for any and all damages they may cause to persons or property as a result of negligent behavior. They are also required to maintain cleanliness and order with their living quarters, and respect for the belongings and space of others.
3. Students agree to refrain from drug use; breach in this policy will lead to the student being sent home.
4. Students will be aware of dress recommendations discussed within the group in regard to local customs.
5. Students agree to abide by the Student Conduct Code, available on The Evergreen State College Web site. http://www.evergreen.edu/aboutevergreen/social.htm
6. Students agree to refrain from discriminating against, sexually harassing, threatening or intimidating another person by words, gesture or physical assault.
7. All grievances will be solved within the community.
8. Situations resulting in a necessary support system, due to an emergency or illness will be dealt with by students and staff cooperatively.
9. Students expecting to study or travel longer than the length of the study abroad component must make prior arrangements with the faculty. 

Name (Signature):
Date:

Model B

Students enrolled in Patience seek to bridge the duality of academia and "real life". We begin by recognizing that self-discovery is key to actualizing individual potential. Because recognition of limit situations is a key element of self-discovery we acknowledge the need to name the limits we impose on ourselves and on each other. We acknowledge also the responsibility of naming limits imposed by external sources like school, work, and nation. This process of naming limits allows us to move towards transcending those limits and transforming limit situations into landscapes of untested feasibility. We seek to comprehend our place in the world and to take on the responsibility of exercising our unlimited potential.

A portion of the students enrolled in "Patience" will travel to Peru during the winter of 2005. During our travel we will learn and apply Freirian educational philosophy to the best of our abilities. Traveling to Peru is an opportunity for nurturing dialog across significant difference, it is also an opportunity to witness ourselves in new contexts. On our journey we will witness realities seemingly new and unfamiliar. Attempting to overcome our limitations as we interact with new people and unfamiliar landscapes will be challenging and worthwhile. Because we acknowledge ourselves as representatives of the Evergreen community, and because it is the right thing to do, we have agreed to behave respectfully towards each other, the new people, and the various cultures we will encounter.

Academic
1. Students will be responsible for creating their own curriculum and continuously working on their emerging syllabus throughout the year.

Student traveling to Peru:

Pre-Departure:
1. As required by the Evergreen State College, students must sign a mandatory Waiver, Release, and Indemnity Agreement to be submitted to the deans.
2. Students will have adequate financial resources for the duration of their stay and a plan to obtain additional funds in case of an emergency. Information about contact persons in case of an emergency will be provided to the deans and faculty.
3. Students will be personally responsible for health concerns, insurance and travel arrangements. Hard copies of these arrangements will be submitted to the deans and faculty.
4. For the first five weeks of travel in Peru, faculty will have the responsibility of arranging logistics within the host country both prior to departure and making adjustments once the program is in place. These arrangements include travel, lodging, board and any unexpected provisions for students who will make the necessary deposits on time*.
5. Students if discussed with faculty may be able to bypass the organized five-week travel component to the program and work or travel separately. This only applies to those who have been a part of this programs Peru travel in the past.
(*) More information in the General Plan.

In Country:
1. Students will abide by the laws of the host country; fully aware they are responsible for their own actions. They further understand that if they break local laws, they cannot expect legal assistance from the faculty sponsor or The Evergreen State College.
2. Students are solely responsible, both financially and otherwise, for any and all damages they may cause to persons or property as a result of negligent behavior. They are also required to maintain cleanliness and order with their living quarters, and respect for the belongings and space of others.
3. Students agree to refrain from drug use; breach in this policy will lead to the student being sent home.
4. Students will be aware of dress recommendations discussed within the group in regard to local customs.
5. Students agree to abide by the Student Conduct Code, available on The Evergreen State College Web site. http://www.evergreen.edu/aboutevergreen/social.htm
6. Students agree to refrain from discriminating against, sexually harassing, threatening or intimidating another person by words, gesture or physical assault.
7. All grievances will be solved within the community.
8. Situations resulting in a necessary support system, due to an emergency or illness will be dealt with by students and staff cooperatively.
9. Students expecting to study or travel longer than the length of the study abroad component must make prior arrangements with the faculty. 

Name (Signature):
Date:

Subject:	[patience] The Covenant: a third draft
Date:	Wed, 10 Nov 2004 19:29:39 -0800
From:	Chalen Kelly <kelcha11@evergreen.edu>
Reply-To:	Patience 2004-2005 <patience@lists.evergreen.edu>

Academic Study Abroad Contract for

“Patience: A Survival Process for an Unknown Future”

Students in “Patience” have diverse educational goals, but we agree on a few important ideas. We value education that 
promotes self-determination, individual research, goal setting, internal motivation and self-reliance. During the winter of 
2005 a portion of the students enrolled in "Patience" will travel to Peru. We are choosing to study in Peru because we 
value dialog and experiential learning as necessary components of genuine scholarship. We are choosing study abroad 
because it is an opportunity to nurture dialog across significant difference, and because it is an opportunity to witness 
ourselves in new contexts.
Acknowledging our role as representatives of Evergreen and of the United States we acknowledge our obligation to honor 
cultural diversity and act with respect towards the people we meet during our travels.
At the end of our time abroad we will present our projects to “Patience” faculty and students. Our presentations will be 
diverse in form: multi-media projects, written expositions, musical presentations, and artistic displays are a few of the many 
options we will choose from to share what we have learned with one another.
 
Academic commitments:

1. Students will be responsible for creating their own and continuously working on their emerging syllabus throughout the year.

2. Spanish and cultural activities will be provided daily for each location. It will be up to individual students to participate in these.

3. Upon arrival in Peru we will be split into three small home-stay groups for the five-week home stay. The locations will be in 
La Barranca, Guadalupe, and Cajamarca.

4. Each student will focus on designing a community learning experience project. These projects may focus on: Education, 
anthropology, multicultural studies, indigenous healing studies, social work, human services, humanities, language, arts, 
sustainable living, ethnobotany and media production.

5. Each student will supplement this covenant with a more specific academic focus.

Students traveling to Peru 
Pre-Departure commitments: 

1. As required by The Evergreen State College, students must sign and submit mandatory Waivers, Releases, and Indemnity 
Agreements to the program’s academic dean.

2. Students must have adequate financial resources for the duration of
their stay and a plan to obtain additional funds in case of an emergency.

3. Students will be personally responsible for health concerns, insurance
and travel arrangements

4. For the first five weeks of travel in Peru, faculty will have the responsibility of arranging logistics within the host country 
both prior to departure and making adjustments once the program is in place. These arrangements include travel, lodging, 
board and any unexpected provisions.

 Commitments while abroad: 

1. Students will abide by the laws of the host country; fully aware they are responsible for their own actions. They further 
understand that if they break local laws, they cannot expect legal assistance from the faculty sponsor or The Evergreen State 
College.

2. Students are solely responsible, both financially and otherwise, for any and all damages they may cause to persons or 
property as a result of negligent behavior. They are also required to maintain cleanliness and order within their living quarters, 
and to respect the belongings and space of others.

3. Students agree to refrain from drug use; breach in this policy will lead to the student being sent home.

4. Students will be aware of dress recommendations discussed within the group in regard to local customs.

5. Students agree to abide by the Student Conduct Code, available on The Evergreen State College Web site.
http://www.evergreen.edu/aboutevergreen/social.htm

6. Students agree to refrain from discriminating against, sexually harassing, threatening or intimidating another person by words, 
gesture or physical assault.

7. All grievances will be solved within the community. 

8. Situations necessitating additional support systems, due to emergency or illness will be dealt with by students and staff 
cooperatively.

9. Students are encouraged to continue their study abroad longer than the five-week home stay period. However, prior to end 
of the 5th week, the student must make travel and academic arrangements with the faculty. The additional five-week study 
component allows for more in depth academic pursuits in the host country.

Name: 

Signature: 

Date:

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Subject:	[patience] Re: Chalen in Bolivia
Date:	Sun, 8 May 2005 16:51:29 -0700
From:	Gail L. McCall <gailmccall@toledotel.com>
Reply-To:	Patience 2004-2005 <patience@lists.evergreen.edu>
To:	Patience 2004-2005 <patience@lists.evergreen.edu>

Hi. This article might help for a perspective. It is from a mountain group I joined to help with my studies next year. In Reconcilliation (sp?). It's long so take the tips that pertain to your discomforts.

This is also something to think about for next year, sharing knowlege in the fall quarter of Peru for visitor going in winter quarter. A list put on the class site for researching places and explaining where the cultural contacts that have a good impression of TESC students. This would save time and hardship for future classmates and co-learners/teachers.

BIENVENIDOS A LOS ANDES

WELCOME TO THE ANDES

En un esfuerzo de ayudar a proteger la belleza de la naturaleza y la herencia cultural de esta zona, hemos desarrollado el Código de Etica del Viajero. Nosotros nos hemos comprometido a cumplir Los principios de este código. Por favor léelo y asegurase de que usted y sus compañeros cumplan con Las recomendaciones que se describen.

Deje nada mas que huellas.
Mate nada mas que tiempo.
Lleve nada mas que fotos.
Gracias par visitar Los Andes!

In an effort to help protect the natural beauty and the cultural heritage of this area, we have developed a Traveler's Code of Ethics. We commit ourselves to follow the principles outlined in this code. Please read it and ensure that you and your fellow travelers also abide by these recommendations.

Leave nothing but footprints.
Kill nothing but time.
Take nothing but photographs.
Thank you for visiting the Andes!

TRAVELERS CODE OF ETHICS

BE HONEST, RESPECTFUL AND PROFESSIONAL IN ALL PROCEEDINGS

Be honest with oneself and with others
Respect standard and agreed upon fees
Charge the fair amount for services provided
Constantly strive to improve

2. RESPECT THE PAST AS WELL AS LOCAL CUSTOMS
Respect rights of privacy and photograph people only with permission
Help preserve folklore and keep local customs alive
Respect and help promote the use of native languages
Avoid offensive behavior and dress appropriately
Protect archeological sites
Promote the responsible use of pack animals

3. HELP MAINTAIN THE SELF-ESTEEM OF LOCAL PEOPLE
Promote the purchase and use of products typical of the region
Respect local authorities
Discourage begging for gifts or money

4. CONSERVE WILD PLANTS AND ANIMALS OF THE REGION
Avoid building fires if prohibited or inappropriate
Encourage development of nurseries and support reforestation efforts
Leave wild plants and animals undisturbed

5. PRESERVE THE CLEANLINESS OF ALL WATER SOURCES
Avoid urinating or defecating near rivers, lakes and other sources of water
Throw all dirty wash and rinse water far from water sources
Use detergents, shampoos and other soaps far from sources of water
Preserve and do not change the course of streams and rivers

6. AVOID CONTAMINATING THE ENVIRONMENT
Dispose of human feces appropriately and with care
Remove all material which is foreign to the environment
Pack out all garbage from back country areas
Separate garbage into appropriate disposal categories: recyclable, biodegradable, toxic, to be burned, and other

7. USE PROPER HYGIENE
Adequately purify all drinking water
Wash hands frequently and thoroughly

8. HELP PROTECT HEAVILY VISITED AREAS
Promote and use tourist sites which are less heavily visited
Respect all signs and instructions
Camp in established sites whenever possible
Walk on established trails if they exist

9. RAISE THE LEVEL OF AWARENESS OF ALL TRAVELERS
Learn about local environmental regulations
Make everyone aware of the need to protect the environment
Educate others in the methods of traveling without leaving traces
Promote the use of this code of ethics by all travelers and those who serve them

ETICA DEL VIAJERO

1. SER HONESTO, RESPETUOSO Y PROFESIONAL EN EL PROCEDER
Ser honesto consigo mismo y con Los demos
Respetar Las tarifas convenidas y vigentes
Cobrar lo justo par el servicio prestado
Hacer siempre mejor Las cosas

2. RESPETAR EL PASADO Y LAS COSTUMBRES DE LOS PUEBLOS
Respetar la privacidad de Los campesinos y no tomarles fotos si no lo desean
Ayudar a preservar el folklore y a mantener vivas Las costumbres
Respetar e incentivar el uso de Las lenguas nativas
Evitar comportamientos ofensivos y vestirse apropiadamente
Promover el uso responsable de Los animales de cargo
Proteger Los restos arquelógicos

3. ALENTAR LA AUTOESTIMA DEL CAMPESINO
Promover el consume de Los productos típicos de la zona
Respetar a la autoridad local
Desalentar el pedido de regales y dinero

4. CONSERVAR LAS PLANTAS Y LOS ANIMALES SILVESTRES
Evitar prender fuego en lugares prohibidos o inapropiados
Incentivar el desarrollo de viveros y la reforestación
Conservar vivas Las plantas y Los animales silvestres

5. PRESERVAR LIMPIOS LOS RECURSOS HIDRICOS
Evitar orinar y defecar cerca de ríos, lagos y otras fuentes de agua
Botar el agua sucia de la limpieza lejos de Las fuentes de agua
Utilizar detergentes, champú y otros jabones lejos de Las fuentes de agua
Preservar y no cambiar el curse de Los ríos y riachuelos

6. EVITAR LA CONTAMINACION DEL MEDIO AMBIENTE
Disponer de Las heces humanas con cuidado
Retirar materiales ajenos al hábitat
Extraer toda la basura del campo
Separar la basura para su destine apropiado: reciclable, biodegradable, tóxica, para quemar y otros

7. PRACTICAR LA HIGIENE ADECUADA
Purificar adecuadamente el agua y Las comidas
Lavarse bien y con frecuencia Las manes

8. PROTEGER LOS LUGARES TURÍSTICOS
Promover el uso de circuitos no tan concurridos
Respetar Las señales e instrucciones
Acampar en lugares establecidos cuando sea posible
Caminar par Las rutas indicadas cuando exista

9. CONCIENTIZAR Y EDUCAR A LOS VIAJEROS Y SUS SERVIDORES
Aprender 1# regulaciones locales relacionada al media ambiente
Concientizar a todos sobre la necesidad de proteger la naturaleza
Educar a todos sobre Los métodos de viajar sin dejar rastros
Promocionar la práctica de Las reglas de esta ética entre Los viajeros y sus servidores

Aprobada par Las siguientes instituciones

Endorsed by the following institutions

1. Dirección Regional de Industria y Turismo, Region Chavin.
2. Municipalidad Provincial de Huarás.
3. Asociación de Guías de Montaña del Perú, Región Arequipa.
4. Club de Andinismo "Santiago Antúnez de Mayolo" (CASAM).
5. Asociación de Guías de Montaña del Perú, Región Cusco.
6. Asociación de Guías de Montaña del Perú, Región Chavin.
7. Agencia de Viajes Montrek.
8. Casa de Guías, Huarás.
9. COPA Servicios Turísticos.
10. Asociación de Transportes Turísticos de Ancash.
11. Asociación Alpes Andes de Suiza.
12. Instituto de Montaña, Programa Andino.
13. American Alpine Club (Club de Alpinismo de Los EE.UU.).
14. Servicio Turístico con Llamas

Cualquier sugerencia y para incluirse en la lista de endosantes,
comuníquese con el
Instituto de Montaña, casilla 01, Huaraz, Perú
Telef: (51 44) 72-1884,
E-mail:postmaster@tmi.org.pe


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