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Borneo II 2019

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“Only if we understand, can we care. Only if we care, we will help. Only if we help, we shall be saved.” ~ Jane Goodall Why Borneo? For the summer of 2019 I chose to travel to Borneo for a primate conservation course in my Masters in biology degree at Miami University, Ohio. I was curious about this country, having little knowledge about this part of the world. I love primates, especially Orangutans, and I jumped at the chance to study these fascinating animals in person. Sun Bear Upon arriving in Borneo I was overwhelmed by travel experiences. I was ready to turn around and head home. Concerns flooded my head about why I chose Borneo, why it was so hot and humid, and why I missed home so much. But those concerns melted away on the first day when we met the impressive Dr. Wong. The  Sun Bear Conservation Centre  was one of our first stops. I learn all about sun bears and the conservation needs for this animal. Dr. Wong's passion was infectious for these bears. Th
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Baja 44

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"Not all those who wander are lost" J.R.R. Tolkien   Embarking on a new journey can be very exciting. I often questioned my motives as to starting a masters in biology later in life. Am I qualified for this? Can I learn a new subject? These and many other questions plagued my mind before the start of my first course. The summer of 2018 I ventured on my first Earth Expedition to Baja, Mexico with Project Dragonfly of Miami University.  Being a Kindergarten teacher in a low income community many of my students will not have the means of going out into the world, I am professionally committed to bringing the world to them. The transformative experiences and expeditions in this master’s program can be translated into lessons, stories, and conversations that help develop a global consciousness in the minds of my students. I want to inspire my students to love to learn and to care deeply about the world around them. Many families are very hard-working, lacking
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