Hello everyone! I started my fifth week of camp today, meaning that I am in the second week of the second session of camp. I believe that in this community, solidarity is shown in a very unique way. Despite the fact that my coworkers and I all work at the same place and are fromContinue reading “Week Five of Camp; What solidarity means in this community.”
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Embracing Community: My Journey in Houston’s Vibrant Third Ward
My cultural environment is vibrant and filled with life in the community. The Third Ward is a historical and culturally rich neighborhood, with its streets bustling with activity and the sounds of daily life. The community is tightly-knit and active, with people who are incredibly welcoming and always ready to lend a hand. Over theContinue reading “Embracing Community: My Journey in Houston’s Vibrant Third Ward”
Community in Cusco
Ever since arriving in Cusco, I have seen a lot of festivals. Many of those festivals I stumbled across on accident on the way back from my volunteering to my room! My two favorite festivals so far are the Corpus Christi and Inti Raymi festivals. Inti Raymi is an old tradition still celebrated by theContinue reading “Community in Cusco”
My Routine in Japan
My routine in Japan has been one that has taken me time to get use to and even currently I am trying to adjust the routine to fit my needs. In Japan, I am taking classes once a week on Wednesdays. Though I only have one day of class I still have to complete myContinue reading “My Routine in Japan”
A Warmi in Qosqo!
Some words in Quechua I learned are Warmi and Qosqo. Warmi means women/lady in Quechua while Qosqo (Cusco) means center of the universe! 🏔️ My current routine in Qosqo consist of waking up everyday at 7:30am and getting ready for work. Around 8:15am I head outside and take the bus to San Jeronimo, which isContinue reading “A Warmi in Qosqo!”
Observations
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”
From Tourism to Gender Violence
During my time in Qosqo, I have learned so much from locals about the negative and positive effects of tourism. Majority of the lifestyle here surrounds itself around tourism, since for locals, it has become one of the main incomes and almost the only income. The city has been accommodated to please tourist during theirContinue reading “From Tourism to Gender Violence”
First week in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil!
Hi again! I have been in Brazil for a little bit now, and I have been loving it so far. While I originally planned to start my experience volunteering at the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology here, most of the federal universities and institutes here in Brazil have now been on strike seekingContinue reading “First week in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil!”
Finally at Qosqo!
Hi everyone! My apologies for the late Blog, my first two week’s in Qosqo were hectic but exciting. I’m just recovering from altitude sickness and a throat infection from how cold it’s been here in the city. My transition to my position in Casa Mantay has been so splendid! I’ve learned so much about theContinue reading “Finally at Qosqo!”
Transition to Tokyo
Hello, This is my second blog post. I have finally arrived in Tokyo, Japan. The transition has been one that I have found to be smooth and fun. I have been nonstop traveling and visiting new places. In the last few days, I have gone to different cities/districts within Japan. So far, TikTok has notContinue reading “Transition to Tokyo”
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