Barbados Underground encourages members of the public to visit Shanice and Mickell’s blog and give generously to help them achieve their dream.
Shanice is a 17 year old girl who attends Harrison College and is currently in lower sixth studying chemistry , physics and biology. Shanice aspires to be a neurosurgeon who is just as famous as Dr. Benjamin Solomon “Ben” Carson. She is the President of her school’s environmental club.
Mickell is also 17 and attends Harrison College and is also currently in lower six studying physics, environmental science and geography. Mickell aspires to be a climatologist focusing on the impacts of climate change on cyclones globally. Shanice and Mickell are both members of the Caribbean Youth Environment Network(CYEN) the Barbados chapter, The Youth Think Tank (YTTE) that is currently being hosted by the CYEN.
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See Bios for Shanice and Mickell
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See their blog – Bajandreamer
The Mission Which They Have Been Chosen For:
Shanice and Mickell have been selected to be team members on the International Antarctic Expedition (IAE) 2015 and the Antarctic Youth Ambassador Programme, which will be held at a later date to be established but the expedition lasts two weeks. With the carefully selected team, Shanice and Mickell will explore the Antarctic Peninsula with onboard experts and gain firsthand knowledge of the continent’s fragile ecosystem. They will also experience the unique Antarctic wildlife and observe its magnificent landscape, all while learning about climate change, sustainability and what we can do to protect this last great wilderness on Earth.
The mission for the IAE Expeditions is to engage and inspire the next generation of leaders to take responsibility, be sustainable, and know that now is the time for action in policy development, sustainable business generation through the promotion of recycling, renewable energy and sustainability. The problem is this mission is not a cheap one as you can see by the cost below.
As a team member you will be fully responsible for all costs of the expedition at the rate of $22,000 USD. This price includes the following:
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Three nights pre-expedition hotel accommodation with breakfast
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Transfers from the airport to the hotel
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Transfers from the hotel to the ship on embarkation day
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Transfers from the ship to the airport on disembarkation day
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Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
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All breakfasts, lunches and dinners on board
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Coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock on board
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All shore landings per the daily program
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Leadership program throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader, including shore landings and other activities.
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Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled.
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Photographic journal and video on jump drive documenting the voyage
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A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for shore landings
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Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin
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Comprehensive pre-departure materials
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All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
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All luggage handling aboard ship.
Not included in your costs:
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Any airfare
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Passport and visa expenses
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Government arrival and departure taxes
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Any meals ashore not specified in itinerary
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Baggage, cancellation and medical travel insurance
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Excess baggage charges
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Laundry, bar, beverage and other personal charges·
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All clothing and equipment needed for the expedition
This is where the first problem came, trying to raise enough money for the both of them and as you can see it’s a little more than pocket change. We are glad that we can receive some publicity about our mission and our plight so thank you so much in advance for your help in promoting our project.
Shanice Holder
President Of The Harrison College Environmental Club
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