So today was finally the first day of the course. Were based in a well equipped, custom-built room on campus and we’ll be in lectures/classes from 9am-4/5pm every day (when were not on the field trips to Nepal and the Burmese border). Today was spent talking about the overall course structure, logistical issues, Thai culture and generally starting to get to know each other.
The entrance to the Rotary Peace Centre
In all, there are about twelve countries represented by the fellows who are studying along with me. Were due to give individual conflict presentations on Friday so I’ll have a better grasp of what everyone does after those. There’s also going to be over 20 lectures and practitioners coming from all over the world to deliver topics from human trafficking and conflict models to civil/military relations and mediation.
The room for the next few weeks (thankfully with good air conditioners!)
Most of the group have arrived although one fellow is having difficulty leaving his country due to the current political situation there but hopefully he’ll be joining us by the weekend.
The “Cultural Centre” at the University on my walk home tonight
I’m off to start some prep for the presentations on Friday as I’ve just realised from the schedule I’ve been given the short straw and it looks like I’m going first…
Practical Peace 