After three weeks in northern Thailand, the students on this semester’s International Sustainable Development Studies Institute (ISDSI) program have experienced quite a lot: living with host families, riding in songthaeows, learning to speak Thai, and even enduring brutal CrossFit training.  Perhaps after navigating Chiang Mai’s public transportation and doing untold thousands of pushups, pulling themselves across a Tyrolean Traverse beneath the soaring, beautifully featured ceiling of Anxiety State Crisis cave seemed like a walk in the Sunday Market.  In any case, we weren’t surprised to see ISDSI take on every challenge with an incredible level of determination and enthusiasm!

Everyone showed exemplary personal leadership and teamwork throughout the day.  We were especially impressed by your ambitious goal-setting and willingness to engage in personal growth.  From the fisherman handshakes to the tops of the climbs, it was a truly outstanding day!

We love working with ISDSI — not just because of our special fondness for five-letter acronyms.  CMRCA is proud to contribute to the powerful leadership and learning experiences that you create every semester.  We look forward to seeing you in the coming months and hearing about your adventures in the rest of Thailand!  Climb ON!