Bonjour les amis! (Hello friends!)

I thought that since most of you have not had much experience with Up with People, I'd give you a little bit of information.

Up with People started in 1965 as a global education program that brings the world together through service and music. Up with People's goal is that we will leave the program as global citizens with a commitment to community. It provides the opportunity to travel, interact with communities a round the world, perform for thousands, and it introduces us to the professional world. As a cast, we have the power to change lives, including our own, and create a more positive message to bridge gaps between cultures. We will develop cultural awareness, interpersonal communications, and and group development skills. "Up with People prepares students to facilitate positive change in their workplaces, their communities, their countries and the world" (UWP). 

I hope this helps for those of you who had questions!

L'amour à vous tous (love to you all),

Bonnie Waller, USA