My original interests began with the Middle East. I think Arabic is a really unique language and the diversity in the language and MENA region are fascinating. I wanted to learn more about the eastern hemisphere and went over there and got to experience a place full of variety. I didn’t enjoy it as muchContinue reading “Ending”
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Current Events Worldwide
In the media, something that is resonating with me recently is hearing a lot about what’s been happening in Niger, a country in West Africa. Since a coup in Niger, there has been a war of words between the military and the West. Niger holds a french military base and is the world’s seventh biggestContinue reading “Current Events Worldwide”
End of Summer
My experience this summer has honestly been life-changing. Not only did I travel to Morocco but I traveled to Costa Rica as well. I traveled across the world on my own into a different time zone. It felt liberating, but I was also terrified of being by myself. While I was in Africa, I wasContinue reading “End of Summer”
Map of Spaces
It’s nice to fill up space when working for a non-governmental organization, the change that is being made is impactful. At the moment, I go back and forth between working in a building named TigMAIA and the Connect Institute building. TigMAIA was created to rent out and aid in funding Connect. They’re two villas atContinue reading “Map of Spaces”
New Environments to Be
Living in Morocco for a month is completely different than living in America. The biggest difference I’ve seen is the amount of conservativeness in the country for women. I live in Agadir which is a main city for tourists so thankfully I got lucky being around other foreigners as well. I cover up in clothingContinue reading “New Environments to Be”
Solidarity in Morocco
In Morocco, the work I’m doing with Connect Institute is to highlight the variety of forms of art within the Moroccan youth. It’s imperative that when working on projects that are more so out of the norm in a country, there is on-going support when needed. I was able to work alongside my peers andContinue reading “Solidarity in Morocco”
What a Time to Be Alive
This is a compilation of some of the infrastructure and landscapes in Morocco. The song is a song about loving people who love and experiencing it. Hope you enjoy!
A New Experience
Views from the drive; Agadir-Marrakech
First week in Morocco!
It is now the Friday of my first week at Connect Institute. It is located in Agadir, a tourist city most known for the beach. I got here Monday after a 24 hour travel day in total. It’s been a very welcoming time in Morocco, the organization I am with is essentially a platform toContinue reading “First week in Morocco!”
Hey! I am Diana!
Hi, my name is Diana Morillo. I am a junior majoring in international affairs with a minor in Information Technologies and a concentration in Public Administration. I am from Miami, Florida and will be traveling to Agadir, Morocco this summer! I will be working for a organization called Connect Institute. This organization allows young adultsContinue reading “Hey! I am Diana!”
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