April 28, 2006

by Larry Pena

La Sierra University exercise science/wellness management freshman Kimberly Miller has been selected to set sail with the Voyage of Understanding, a multicultural experience connected with the international organization Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE).

Sponsored by British bank HSBC’s Education Trust, the Voyage of Understanding takes 48 young people from Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Korea, Mexico, Russia, South Africa, the UK, and the US on a 10-night voyage around the North Sea.  The ship, a 197-foot long square-masted sail brig, will depart from Brixom, UK on July 3, visiting several northern European ports before finally landing in London on the 13th.

The multicultural students on board will learn to live and interact with each other, developing leadership and communication skills.  There is no set itinerary, but students will be expected to get to know each other, as well as learn how to assist with the running of the ship.

Miller is one of only 10 students from the United States to be accepted on the voyage.  A La Sierra University SIFE team member, she submitted an application, resume, and an essay on why she should be chosen to join the trip. She is eager to set sail.