Reflections on the final day in Delhi

Jordyn Arndt ’11 is among a group of 19 St. Kate’s students on a Global Search for Justice j-term course in India with Deep Shikha, interim dean of the School of Business and Leadership and Economics Professor, and Robert Grunst, professor of English.

January 18, 2010

Our Global Search for Justice (GSJ) study abroad course in India is coming to a close. We are leaving from Delhi tomorrow night for the Twin Cities. While no one is looking forward to a fifteen hour flight, the majority of the students are anxious to see their friends and family in the United States again.

Yesterday we visited the Taj Mahal, the Red Fort in Agra, and a market. While it was a rather foggy morning for sightseeing, we were still able to enjoy visiting the two sites. We received a wonderful tour of the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort and were provided with ample time to take pictures within the vicinity. After an enriching morning filled with history and culture, students were able to practice their bargaining skills and do some last minute souvenir shopping at the market in Agra.

During our free time in Agra students enjoyed visiting the mall across from the hotel. In addition to shopping, some students attended 3 Idiots, a Bollywood movie in Hindi without English subtitles, in the evening. We had class in the afternoon. During the class we completed our book project presentations and began brainstorming ideas for our GSJ India presentation night in February.

Tomorrow we will be checking-out of our hotel. Afterwards we will be visiting Delhi Hut, a market that has artists from throughout India selling their handcrafted goods. A visit to the Mahatma Gandhi museum, Indira Gandhi, and meeting with the Chief Minister of Haryana will provide us with strong closure to our class.

Students are anxious to share their experiences in India with friends and family. All students, faculty, staff, friends, and family members are encouraged to attend the GSJ India presentation night. We will be presenting with the GSJ South Africa course on February 15, 5:30–8:30 p.m. in the Coeur de Catherine Raurenhorst Ballroom. We hope to see you there!
Jordyn Arndt '11