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Discover the multi-faceted jewel that is the Arabian way of life on this journey to the United Arab Emirates, Oman & Qatar. From the sparkling cityscapes and ultra-modern amenities of Dubai and Doha to the historical preservation and timeless beauty in Abu Dhabi, where awe-inspiring mosques give way to modern art only a stone’s toss from the authentic charm of traditional Bedouin camps and erstwhile fishing villages. Wander through souks draped in glinting fabrics and spellbinding artisan crafts. Wind through Oman’s ancient cities golden dunes and lush oases. Explore the many faces of ancient cultures in the world renown museums of Qatar and the largest collection of artifacts of the Indus Valley Civilization. This is the Arabian world from every vantage point.

Set sail for the idyllic islands and motus of French Polynesia. Enjoy the unmatched natural beauty, unique history, culture, and topography on Tahiti, Mo’orea, Ra’iatea, Taha’a, Bora Bora and Huahine. Sample local cuisine including a traditional barbecue and French Polynesian fare on a private motu. Explore Tahiti’s west coast featuring visits to the sacred ’Ārahurahu Marae and the beautifully landscaped Spring Garden of Vaipahi. On Tahiti`s East coast, tour the well‑preserved former home of American author James Norman Hall, and see Point Venus, named for the observatory Captain Cook established here in 1769.Visit French Polynesia’s only UNESCO World Heritage site, the well‑preserved marae complex of Taputapuātea, comprised of a cultural landscape and a natural seascape. Behold idyllic Bora Bora, the proverbial vision of paradise with black basalt peaks cloaked in a thick tropical forest and silhouetted against sparkling turquoise waters. Enjoy a plentitude of options to explore the region’s majestic landscape and wildlife up close with opportunities to snorkel, swim, and kayak. Extend your time in paradise with an optional post-tour to Mo’orea.

We invite you to explore our Virtual Tour of Tahiti and French Polynesia to learn more about the cultural heritage of this fascinating destination.

The Yale Alumni Service Corps (YASC) will work in the community of Cantera, an under-served and densely populated neighborhood in San Juan. Surrounded by bodies of water to the north, south and east, Cantera is a peninsula that stretches out into the contiguous San Jose and Corozos lagoons. The community was founded in the early 20th century by squatters from other parts of Puerto Rico. In the following decades, they successfully resisted all attempts to evict them. But the threat of eviction remains present (source IPS News). The community was heavily damaged by Hurricane Maria in 2017 and earthquake in 2020, but the government has made significant strides to rebuild many areas.

YASC will partner once again with friends at Instituto Nueva Escuela (INE or New School Institute). Founded in 2008, INE is an independent 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to improving Puerto Rican students’ academic and socio-emotional outcomes through the implementation of Montessori education in the public school setting. It is currently operating in 53 schools and growing. Our service trip will focus on the Escuela Manuel Elzaburu y Vizcarrondo, a pre-k through sixth grade, public elementary school with 261 students, located in the heart of Cantera. The school was badly damaged by Hurricane Maria and the earthquake in 2020, but it has been recently renovated. Principal José Ricardo De Jesús and school staff are very much looking forward to hosting our group of volunteers in March 2023!