Elias' Intro

Hello, my name is Elias Riskin and I'm from Venice, California. My interest in this area of study arose after a month long trip to a remote village in Tanzania in which I lived in a small village among the Maasi tribe. I taught English and Mathematics in the local school while helping repair some of its structural damage. I chose this particular seminar because I wanted to do something that was both intellectually stimulating and hands-on. I have always had a passion for both sports and the outdoors and over the last few years I have gone several month long expeditions in places such as Alaska and Wyoming. Overall I'm excited to get work with everyone and accomplish something. Cheers