In addition, Jacobson believes that a group of women being self-sufficient makes a strong~ high-visibility statement that womeri are just as capable as men of rising to the physical and political challenges Bike-Aid offers. "In '92 when I was cycling," she remembers, "we met so many people who were so -surprised we were out there. 'Pretty girls cycling 'cross the country- whoa!' they_said. But we said to ourselves: one - we're not girls, and two - why wouldn't we?" Jessica Saalfield of San Francisco recalls her experience on the Portland route in 1990 as being <\ challenge in more ways than one. "First there was the introspective type of growth that ranged from: exposure to different parts of the US to being able to sustain that much energy every day just .to get from one place to the next. And then we had lots of people on our route with strong beliefs who challenged me and definitely helped me to define and articulate my ideas. They forced me 'to question things. We had lots of discussions about vegetarianism an~' anarchy." .For men and women alike, Bike-Aid can be an unforgettable learning experience. You're raising money for grassroots projects. You're living collectively, perhaps for the.first time. You' re meeting people from all walks of life and talking with them about the world and about AIDS. Last, but not least, you're actually pedaling your way across the country. "You learn how to interact with people", according to Spiegal. "You learn that you're not always right, that there is .no one solution." Bike-Aid is recruiting riders now for this summer. If you would like more information or an application (which costs five dollars), write Bike-Aid at 333 Valencia Street; Suite 330, San Francisco, CAJ 4103, or call the office at (415) 431-4480. Applications are accepted on afirst-come, first-served basis. • • Overseas·Development Network Publications ·Postage and handling $1.50 first item+ $1.00 each additional item. (CA residents add 8.5% sales tax). 'f.hree or more items, take 20% off. Available from Overseas Development Network, Publications Department, 333 Valencia Street, Suite 330, San Francisco, CA 94103, phone: (415) 431 ~4204. · The ODN Development Opportunities Catalog A guide to internships, volunteer work, and employment opportunities with development organizations. The catalog includes . internship tips for different organizations, a guide to US and foreign groups, reference lists, and other help for students and graduates interested in development work. 1993 Edition. Students: $8.95. Individuals: $10.00. Institutions: $15.00. A Handbook for Creating Your Own Internship in International Development Based on the experience and advice of returned overseas interns, this handbook contains information on how to arrange a success~ ful internship with an international development organization. It includes a workbook to enable you to evaluate your motivations, skills, and learning objectives, as well as practical advice on financing your internship, living overseas, and returning home. 1993 edition. Students/individuals/~nstitutions: $7 .95. Opportunities in Grassroots Development in California A resource guide for individuals and recent graduates who are seeklng practical and meaningful experience in domestic and international development with California-based organizations. 1993 edition. Students: $7.00. Individuals: $10.00. Institutions: $15.00, Opportunities in International Development in New England A resource book listing domestic and international internship and employment opportunities with New England-based development organizations. Internship tips with development organizations, a guide to US internships and employment for for~ign applicants, a listing of relevant publications, graduate programs, and more information to help students and graduates become involved in the field of development. 1993 Edition. Students: $7.00. Individuals: $10.00 Institutions: $15.00. The Peace Corps dnd More: · 120 Ways to Work, Study and Travel in the Third World Contains over 100 suggested organizations with which you can gain Third World experience while promoting ideals of social justice and sustainable development. Published by Global Exchange. 1993 Edition. ~tudents: $7.00. Individuals: $10.00. Institutions: $15.00. Career Opportunities in International Development in Washington, DC A resourc~ guide for students and job.seekers looking for internships and employment opportunities with.DC-based developmen.t organizations. Students: $7.00. Individuals: $10.00. Institutions: $15.00. Global Development Studies.: Towards Curricular Change A guide for students and professors interested in starting or • enhancing development studies programs, classes, and activities on college campuses. It includes examples of development modules that have been incorporated into existing courses, ·and Page 32 RAIN Summer 1994 Volume XIV, Number 4
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