Offas Dyke Path Trek with TrekEpic

This year’s epic trek through www.trekepic.org will see college age students and young adults in transition taking on the second half of Offas Dyke Path on the English and Welsh border.  As a student from last year’s trek so elegantly said, “dude, it’s goin’ be EPIC! 

March 23 – April 1 (10 days)

Students 18-24: Epic Transitions provides young adults and college students with an international trek experience in which they gain confidence and self-awareness as they discover and follow their own path. Epic’s mission includes offering financial assistance and travel grants to young adults and families who qualify.

Each trek day ends in a village with prearranged accommodations at English Style B&Bs, or at Hostels with group accommodations. Please inquire about our Summer 2012 three-week Epic Trek.

 

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Supporting College Students through their Transitions as Young Adults

Emerge provides a bridge between therapeutic placement and the transition to independent living and college life.  Students experience the support needed to work toward success utilizing skills gained in previous therapeutic environments like wilderness programs and boarding schools, or young adult treatment centers.  While Emerge works with students in structuring each day, and creating touch points throughout the week, students do have to be able and prepared to live in either dorms or residential settings with regular peers.  Integrating into more normative environments both on campus and in the larger community is essential to “next steps” for students who have experienced emotional, behavioral, and/or learning challenges.

 

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Emerge Prepares for Summer

Emerge is first preparing for the summer by assessing student success through the spring term.  Our work with young adults includes continued academic management, reflection on success and challenges in both course work and social engagement, and planning for the future as the semester comes to a close.  Highlights include a successful trek for two Emerge Boise students to Wales and England for Spring Break, as well as plans for students to transfer in the fall to colleges of their choices after time spent in Boise this fall and spring.

The Emerge social skills group continues through the summer with meetings, outings, and the application of personal skills that allow for more engagement with peers in the college community.  Lois Gates and I wish to congratulate this last school year’s Emerge students on their personal gains throughout the year!  Andrew Bryan

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Legacy Trek Collaboration

Legacy Trek is a non-profit organization newly formed in collaboration with World Educational Consulting and the Emerge College Success Program to offer international adventures for students who have experienced learning, emotional, behavioral and/or recovery challenges. 

Link to Current Trek Brochure:  http://www.emergingyoungadults.com/PDFs/emerge-legacy-trek-flyer.pdf

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Emerge Spring Break Trek Itinerary

Each trek day following Offa’s Dyke on the Welsh / English Border will end in an hamlet or village with prearranged accommodation at English Style Bed and Breakfasts or Hostels that have family or private group accommodations.  The trek is open to both Emerge students and others interested in a transformational experience!

March 25th  Friday – Fly to London, England (Depart on the afternoon of Thursday and land in London in the early to mid-morning of Friday)

March 26th Saturday– London Airport to the Town of Chepstow by train (2 hours) from Paddington Station which has transfers from London Heathrow Airport. People should arrive at the town by early afternoon.

March 27th Sunday – Start the trek from Chepstow to Monmouth.  Starting in England overlooking the Severn estuary the Trail passes to the east of Chepstow and continues, with spectacular views, above the eastern bank of the Wye. The Dyke itself is met for the first time and the Trail first enters Wales at Redbrook and continues, via the viewpoint at the Kymin, to the historic town of Monmouth.    17 miles of rambling.

March 28th, Monday – Continue from Monmouth to Pandy.  This section crosses the gently undulating and very peaceful farmland of Monmouthshire, passing a couple of small villages and the 12th century White Castle.  16 miles of rambling

March 29th, Tuesday – Pandy to Hay-on-Way.  A dramatic upland section in the Black Mountains, straddling the national border on the Hatterall ridge before descending into Hay-on Wye, famed for its numerous bookshops.  16 miles of rambling

March 30th, Wednesday – Rest Day in Hay-on-Way Trips to Bookstores and a day to reflect and relax.

March 31st, Thursday – Hay-on-Way to Kington.  This section starts off alongside the Wye, last seen at Monmouth, before passing through the rolling territory of the Powys – Herefordshire border. As a finale to the stage the Trail rises to over 400 metres on Hergest Ridge before dropping down into Kington.  15 miles of rambling

April 1st, Friday – Last day of full trekking.  Kington to Knighton. As well as superb views from the remote hills, this stage is notable for long stretches of well preserved Dyke before the Trail enters its ‘spiritual home’ – Knighton (Tref-y-Clawdd, meaning the town on the dyke in Welsh).  13 miles of rambling

April 2nd, Saturday – Return to London.  (2 hour train)

April 3rd,  Sunday – Return to USA for flights or extended stays.

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Lois Gates receives her NCAC II Credential

Emerge Life CoachCongratulates to Lois Gates, Emerge life coach (CC) and recovery/sober living counselor on receiving her National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level II credential!  Lois has been essential to providing direct services to both students and parents since 2006 with the Emerge college success coaching model and encouraging young adults to take charge of their lives and create positive steps toward their futures!

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SPRING BREAK TRIP

Emerge is partnering with Dr. Mark Burdick, Licensed Psychologist, of World Educational Consulting and Dr. Donald Chance, former Virginia Tech professor, for a Spring Break trip – March 25th – April 3rd – to England, trekking/walking the Welsh border along Offa’s Dyke!  This trip is for students or students and parents, both those participating in the Emerge College Success Program and those just interested in a great spring break experience.

English Rambling for Spring Break

Offa's Dyke Path

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Andrew Bryan Interviewed on LATalkRadio by Dore Frances

LATalkRadio interview with Dore Frances – on December 27th I participated in an interview with Dore Frances, Independent Educational and Therapeutic Placement Consultant, on the topic of the college experience for students and young adults in transition who continue to overcome learning, behavioral, and/or emotional challenges.  We touched on many topics important to the continued success of students and how college life can be a great environment to practice and apply the life skills students have learned while participating in wilderness programs, residential treatment centers, and  therapeutic or emotional growth boarding schools.  Click on the link above for the full interview.

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Andrew Bryan on www.LATalkRadio.com with Dore Frances

www.LATalkRadio.com! A conversation about emerging young adults and the value of the college experience!

Monday, December 27th || 12 noon PST

Listen live at http://www.latalkradio.com/Dore.php
College Success for Students who have experienced Emotional, Behavioral, and/or Learning Challenges
Press Release

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Emerge Boise: College and Community Experience

Boise State - Field of Blue

The Emerge Boise experience for college students and young adults in transition might start off with the image of that great blue field, but the opportunities both at Boise State University and in the community are the core!  Our life coaching for college students and support for young adults preparing for an entry or return to college begins with integrating into the life of the community through work, volunteering, internships and academics.  Our college life coaches help students tap into the resources that allow them to pursue their interests, develop their skills, and prepare for the future.  Students are encouraged to take advantage of programs like the outdoor adventure department at Boise State University, the horticulture program at College of Western Idaho, or volunteering at the Agency for New Americans. As we say, “Experience College Success (as defined by you, the student!) with Emerge in Boise, Idaho, or on Your Campus.  Through our remote coaching model, that includes  staff visits to students, we can help create the same positive dynamics on any campus utilizing local resources and ongoing communication!

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