Hi everyone!!

This is my first post. Ever. So, please, don't expect anything too magnificant because I haven't really used blogger before.
So. Where should I start?
Ok; my name is Esen. I, along with thirteen others from my school, am participating in a four-week long expedition to Peru in 2015.
The core objectives of our expedition will be to raise the educational and living standards of the developing communities that are based around the rural cities of Cusco, Arequipa and Puno in Peru by helping with the construction of schools and agricultural infrastructure, teaching English and playing sports with children. We will also be assisting with an ongoing reforestation project which will preserve biodiversity and protect the vulnerable habitats of Peru’s endemic birds. In addition to this, there is a challenging element in which we will have to trek up the Inca Trail to reach Machu Picchu which lies 4,215m above sea level.
I think globalisation can have immense positive impacts on our world as it means people from different countries can improve each other’s standard of living and quality of life as well as reducing and eliminating cultural prejudices. Hence, this expedition is very important to me as we’ll be able to actively partake in a project we all feel very passionate about.
The self-discipline, team working and organisational skills I should acquire during our time fundraising for our expedition as well as during our time in Peru will be invaluable when it comes to studying in University.
I am really looking forward to this experience as it will be both psychically and mentally challenging, as I'll be away from home for the first time, will have to trek 48km, do construction work and plant new trees – but, I like a challenge! However, I’m rather nervous about having to raise £4,000 by July 2015.
Let the fundraising begin!!!