http://campus.albion.edu/poland09 2009 Tue, 19 May 2009 21:53:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Kirsten:   Well, I knew visiting Auschwitz was going to be one of the hardest (if not the hardest thing) I have ever or will ever experience. Prior to having the opportunity to go on this trip (that would conclude with visiting Auschwitz), I honestly had no desire to visit it ... http://campus.albion.edu/poland09/2009/05/19/retrospective/ From Barb: We had a wonderful dinner with the students at a traditional Polish restaurant last night. Alumni and friends sat opposite students along long wooden tables and shared experiences and fun. We found out about each other as we tried and shared traditional Polish food. Matt, one of the students ... http://campus.albion.edu/poland09/2009/05/17/dinner-guests/ David:             When I was assigned two pages of mandatory journaling per day, I reacted as most ordinary students would: with a groan. Before this trip, I’d never written a truly reflective journal or kept an insightful diary of my day to day life- and right now, I really wish I ... http://campus.albion.edu/poland09/2009/05/17/on-the-bus-ride-to-auschwitz/ From Bill: It has been a very pleasant and enjoyable experience interacting with the students on this trip.  We have had two meals with them and joined them for a work session at the New Jewish Cemetery in Wroclaw. Although all of the students are great, it has been most pleasing ... http://campus.albion.edu/poland09/2009/05/16/the-dearborn-heights-connection/ Come with us on our tour of Krakow! We went by foot and bus, but you can go by mouse. Just enjoy the photos and click on the links (in bold) for more information. Our tour started from our Hotel Astoria in the Kazimierz district. Kazimierz was home to the large Jewish Quarter of Krakow. Here you ... http://campus.albion.edu/poland09/2009/05/16/a-tour-of-krakow/ From Bill: On Thursday the 14th the alumni group met the students at the New Jewish Cemetery of Wroclaw for a joint work session. I was nominated to be the photographer (it was a tough, exhausting job but someone had to do it). Here are a few photos: And a picture of ... http://campus.albion.edu/poland09/2009/05/16/working-at-the-cemetery/ Jocelyn: This morning we finished clearing our section of the cemetery, including the newly-discovered path. We then made the journey to Krakow. After a 4+ hour bus ride and a walk by the Vistula, we are ready for bed. (The faculty and staff, that is.) So, good night from: Jocelyn, Dan, Lane, ... http://campus.albion.edu/poland09/2009/05/15/good-night-from-krakow/ From Barb:  In spite of wonderful weather, a great group, working alongside incredible Albion College students to clean up a Jewish cemetery, great food, and wonderful guides, a shadow follows this trip. How do you begin to comprehend the horrific attempted genocide of the Jewish people by the German Nazis? Today ... http://campus.albion.edu/poland09/2009/05/15/deep-sadness/ Kerri: Today is our last day in Wroclaw.  Hopefully we can work hard in the cemetery and finish our section.  Though this will be a great accomplishment, there are still many other sections that also need help.  I have enjoyed working much more than I thought I would, however, one day ... http://campus.albion.edu/poland09/2009/05/15/170/ This afternoon we visited the Jewish Community Center. It is located in a former yeshiva and overlooks a beautiful cobblestone courtyard. During the war, this courtyard served as Wroclaw's Umschlagsplatz. This is where the Jews of Breslau were assembled for deportation. The Community Center shares the courtyard with the "White Stork" Synagogue. ... http://campus.albion.edu/poland09/2009/05/14/the-jewish-community-center/