Post by Jan. 25

Get started: If you're just getting started, read this Welcome note.  The instructions for creating an account and posting blog entries can be fournd on the website help pages here.  Once you’re comfortable with creating a blog, try learning how to post images.

First post: Write a short piece (about 400 words) introducing yourself to the other members of the class. Write about what seems relevant to you: where you’re from, your concentration, where you're studying abroad, what classes you’re taking, what you hope to accomplish while abroad, perhaps something that's already happened on your travels.  

If you know which two travel books you plan to read for the tutorial, mention them and say why you chose them. If you’re still working on your reading list, check out the suggested list.  The idea is to focus on travel writing and other books about the place you’re studying, but you can take some liberties with this.

When you post the entry, be sure to scroll to the "Art of Travel" in the "Classes" box and "1. Introductions" in the "Topic" box.  

The instructions for adding an image to your post are here.  For this first post, you could post a picture of yourself or the place you live or the place you'll be studying, or something else related to what you discuss in the post.

Try out the "Locations" feature, which creates a map of whatever location you select.  The instructions are here.

Take some time to read everyone’s introductions so you get to know who’s in the group. If you feel like it, click on the “add new comment” link at the bottom of the post and say hello to some of your fellow students and comment on something they’ve said about themselves. While it may be hard for you to keep up with everyone else’s blogs, try to read a few each week and write a short comment on one or two. This will help make the class more of a group sharing with each other, rather than everyone just working and writing in a vacuum.