Hey everyone! I hope you are all doing well and staying safe and healthy. This week for me was one of the craziest I’ve had yet, and through this week, I was shown the amazing community that High Meadows Camp has given me. The cultural environment at camp is very relaxed and tight-knit, because weContinue reading “Expecting the Unexpected: When Things Don’t Always Go As Planned”
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Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5!
For the past two weeks, my day has been starting at 9 am with a lightweight yet delicious Moroccan breakfast composed of tea, fruits, yogurt, and msemmen, a Moroccan tortilla that I love eating with Nutella! After eating, I head to ARDES (The Regional Association for the Economic and Social Development), the non-profit I amContinue reading “Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5!”
Rio’s Urban Landscape and Economic Disparity
Hello again! This is the second week of my Global Scholars experience in Brazil, and I have been really enjoying getting to explore Rio de Janeiro and its beautiful scenery again. One central characteristic of Rio’s landscape that is immediately noticeable is the presence of informal housing developments, known as comunidades or favelas, throughout theContinue reading “Rio’s Urban Landscape and Economic Disparity”
Routine? Don’t Know Her.
Hey guys! Something very unique about my summer is that I am never in one place for very long. Every week I am somewhere new, thus it is difficult to give a current “map” of the places I inhabit. Yesterday I got back from Krakow, Poland and on Wednesday I will be heading to NurembergContinue reading “Routine? Don’t Know Her.”
Mapping My Experience
Creating a map of the spaces I inhabit on a daily or weekly basis would illustrate a blend of both routine and dynamic environments. On a typical day, my map would feature several key locations: Comparing this to my spheres from before I started my experience, several changes are evident: Overall, the evolution of myContinue reading “Mapping My Experience”
Community at Fazenda Serrinha
I come from a tight-knit community that deeply values solidarity and mutual support. Growing up here, I’ve experienced firsthand how we come together in times of need, reinforcing our bonds and collective responsibility. This sense of community is evident in how we collaborate to address challenges, such as stopping wildfires and maintaining open communication throughContinue reading “Community at Fazenda Serrinha”
Solidarity in Japan
Solidarity in Japan is one that I have found to be extremely beneficial. Especially, in terms of population and children comutes in Japan. Like any other country, Japan has its ups and downs, but one thing that I have noticed is that as a community they will do small things without seeking a reward back.Continue reading “Solidarity in Japan”
A Day in my Life
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”
Limeña at birth, Cusqueña by choice
I am Peruvian, and this is my first time leaving Lima! I was born and raised in Lima majority of my life. My notion of Peru always revolved around what I had experience in Lima, and since I had never visited other cities of Peru I never questioned it. Until now. Being in Qosqo hasContinue reading “Limeña at birth, Cusqueña by choice”
Solidarity through Food!
Casa Mantay fights against various social issues that affect women and young girls all over Peru. This support can be seen through offering a home, childcare, medicine, therapy, academic support and even food! In Peru, food is known to break away barriers that could separate different communities. It creates a sense of union-ship, companionship, andContinue reading “Solidarity through Food!”
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