New Seasons Youth Program

After a successful fall Semester, each New Seasons participant was treated to a Christmas vacation to Lake Lure in the North Carolina Mountains. 

Our students enjoyed horseback riding & a traditional American Christmas party with fingure foods.

The beautiful Mountains of Lake Lure was exactly what the doctor ordered to get these scholars relaxed and ready for the Spring Semester!

 Pictured Above NSYP particpants are all smiles as we stop to fuel up on gas!

 Just Before night fall we finally made it.  Mmmmm the air smells so fresh and Crisp!

Pictured above from L to R Erick, Denver and Nyasha chillin after a long ride up the mountain.

Yummy what a spread of Christmas delights!

Good, Food, Fun and Fellowship.  Our students had a blast tasting new and exciting American cuisine.

NSYP Director Ray Jackson enjoys a moment with the Students.

Fabian Kasongo, A/K/A the Zambian Bandit, plays tennis on the Wii to burn of some of some of the extra calories!

I think I ate to much, My stomach hurts!

Celebrating Thanksgiving in Arkansas with the Jackson Family.

Not only do your students have the opportunity to study abroad but they are invited into the homes of American families where they can experience the culture first hand.  This is what makes New Seasons unique, we provide our students with a home away from home.

 Fabian Kasongo wins Mr. Sophmore 2011-2012! 

The gang celebrating Tebogo's 21st Birthday!

Pictured below is Nyasha Makoni singing in the Alternate Roots mass choir.  Our students served as summer interns and assisted in organizing The Highway to know Where Project in Baltimore, Maryland!

Fabian sharing a moment with Alternate Root Supporter.

DAY TWO!

Waking up to a beautiful morning!  Hmmmm what shall we do...Why not go horseback riding!

Okay, those forms you are signing, did you see where it says "Not responsible for any accidents". 

Happy Riding!!!!!!!!!!!!

Riding the bus to the horses.  Here we come!

Tebogo sattled up and riding to ride.  Ride Em Cowgirl!

 Nyasha is all smiles as she prepares to mount her horse.  She may be all smiles but she was SCARED!

Out on the Trail.

After a long day of horseback riding we decided to hit the town of Asheville and grab a bite to eat.

After our delicious meal we decided to hang out a little bit in the square.  Man was it cold out!

Pictured above is NSYP participants along with Auntie Tuffy (seated right), NSYP International Advisor visits the home of Estelle Green (seated left) who serves as host mother to Denver Sadziwa.  Thank you Momma Estelle for the baked cookies and punch!

Pictured above Denver sitting out on the wall at LOC.  Hey aren't you suppose to be in class young man!

 Rooting the Magicians on both Denver and Fabian find time to relax and show some school spirit. 

Pictured above, Denver is all smiles after receiving an academic excellence award.