ORIENTATION: We'll gather promptly at 4:30pm in our private meeting room. You’ll receive your arrival packet containing the most up-to-date schedule and program information that we’ll review during this informative orientation. We’ll go through the itinerary for the week, engage in a fun colloquial vocabulary/language exercise, have a general Q&A session, and begin getting to know everyone during introductions. It's a lively beginning.
Please be aware that program activities and scheduled times could change due to local circumstances. In the event of any changes, we will alert you as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding!
PROGRAM OVERVIEW: The Acadians — descendants of 17th-century French colonists — were expelled from Canada by the British during the French and Indian War (1755-1763), followed by a 30-year odyssey of wandering. But they endured, persevered, and settled in south Louisiana to become the Cajuns we know today, developing a vibrant culture that is a unique part of Louisiana’s heritage. Faced with devastating hurricanes and an epic oil spill, will the people hit so hard find ways to carry on their way of life? Will their spirit and joie de vivre see them through? You’ll meet and talk with university professors, local oil field workers, fishermen, and others who continue to survive against all odds.Lodging: Hotel AcadianaMeals Included: Dinner