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The Whole Chilean Experience: A Reflection of a Life Changing Moment
By Claudia Perez, University of Missouri–Kansas City The picture on the left shows me being trapped into a group hug by the garden students on my last day! Looking back at your research travels, how do you feel this experience has helped you academically and professionally? What is the value of engaging with research in…
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What War Left Behind: Tracing Damage and Rebuilding Across the Balkans
By: Marina Kenzy, University of Texas at Austin Hi again! I’m happy to report that my research trip was an amazing success. I successfully visited all the cities of interest on my list and was able to speak to many locals, experts at museums, and gain better insight on the cultural context surrounding my research…
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Reflecting on My Research Experience in Senegal and The Gambia
By Bennett Ross, Johns Hopkins University It’s been about a month since I returned from Senegal and The Gambia, and I think I have still yet to fully appreciate what this trip meant to me. In the days and weeks leading up to my departure, I was scrambling: arranging my homestay, speaking to professors, and…
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Coffee cost dynamics- reflection
By Laura Sandoval, SUNY Oneonta This research allowed me to face some of my fears, such as speaking up my mind, digging deeper and shifting my perspective, and solving problems on the spot. It also pushed me to organize my ideas and find a clear way to communicate them to other people. Before this experience,…
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Cultural Familiarity and Analysis of Indonesia
By: KhaNy Sangasy, Monroe Community College It has been a little over a month since I have come back from Indonesia! I am here to talk about my findings and dive into my research topic and the information I collected. Before I start, I want to let you know that this blog will be going…
