Author Archives: Jo_Rib

In the fall and spring, I was more focused on research and women studies for my Global Scholars summer. However, my actual experience taught me a lot more in various areas. It shifted to a the disabled community, one that is not very prominent in Nepal. The women I taught showed me to look atContinue reading “Interest Change!”

A big issue in Nepal is the drainage. It can clog up for years at a time, removing people from their homes, and relocating community centers such as schools. I think it does not get a lot of mainstream attention in Nepal because this issue is so normalized. Drainage issues do not get media orContinue reading “Drainage in Nepal”

My summer experience has been incredible. I am in such awe of my students, their effort, their dedication, and their kindness. I feel so lucky that these women are the first people I get to teach, I am definitely undeserving of them. This experience gave me a snippet of a society I have never thoughtContinue reading “Reflection”

I start off at my hotel, which is on the edge of a well-known tourist area called Thamel. After eating breakfast I walk about 25 minutes to the school where I volunteer. I saw a lot of local places and crossed the Bishnumati River. After my time at the school is done I walk aboutContinue reading “My Routine!”

In Kathmandu life is centered around religion, Hinduism, and Buddhism. There are temples on every street, as well as religious sights scattered throughout the city. Solidarity looks like support and over kindness. This past week was Teacher’s Day, a day where schools celebrate their educators. As I am a teaching mothers English, they told meContinue reading “Community!”

Every day I wake up at 8 a.m. to get ready and I order breakfast. I get dressed and pack my bag, including sunglasses, umbrella, and notebook. Around 9 a.m. I eat my breakfast and drink my coffee. Then at 9:30, I leave to walk to the school I am volunteering at. It takes aboutContinue reading “A Day in my Life”

It is my second week in Kathmandu and I’ve noticed some social differences. First off, the people seem to be more community-oriented; they are more focused on the betterment of the community than being better than their neighbors. The women are very family-focused. Through certain writing assignments, it seems their day consists of prayer, cooking,Continue reading “Observations”

I arrived in Kathmandu Nepal about a week ago! Since then there have been so many new experiences. At first, all of the differences seemed very overwhelming, but day by day I began to get used to them. One of the first things I noticed is how nice and friendly people are. From the peopleContinue reading “Teaching English in Nepal!”

Hi! I am Jo Ribeiro, a dual degree student studying Women’s Studies and Sociology. I am very passionate about studying social systems and observing the dynamics of different cultures. For my summer experience, I am going to Nepal to work with high school and college-age girls who want to gain leadership experience.