My environment consists of children and adults training in the sport of Tae Kwon Doe. Each student comes to the dojo for different reasons, whether it’s to learn a new, fun sport or to improve their physical and mental fitness. This new community I have become a part of shows me how anyone of anyContinue reading “My Cultural Environment”
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Transition From School
My position at Horizons Washington through Americorp does not start until June 20th. For the time being, I have decided to spend my time at home in Woodstock, Georgia. The transition back into my life at home has been weird and different. In Tallahassee, I had gotten used to my busy schedule and sort ofContinue reading “Transition From School”
Education Accessibility and Other Structural Inequalities
Within this community, I have observed a couple of structural inequalities. One of them being the educational opportunities provided to students with invisible and visible disabilities in Maryland and also throughout the U.S. Our orientation for the families and their students is called the ice cream social, where students are able to get popsicles andContinue reading “Education Accessibility and Other Structural Inequalities”
Daily Routine of a Program Assistant for Horizons Greater Washington Through Americorp VISTA
My daily routine consists of waking up around 6-6:30 am, with the hopes of leaving at 7:30. I change, make breakfast and sometimes coffee, if time permits me to because at the moment I do not have a microwave to warm my milk. Between 7:20-7:30, I am walking to my car, my head praying thatContinue reading “Daily Routine of a Program Assistant for Horizons Greater Washington Through Americorp VISTA”
Living On My Feet
Life in Italy can be summed up in a few words: expect heat and lots and lots of walking. The heat I can do without, however having work, food, and stores accessible by walking is a dream of mine for my future. In the US most places are not built for walking from point AContinue reading “Living On My Feet”
Culture Within the Refugee Community
Although I am not a refugee, working at the International Rescue Committee has allowed me to interact with and observe the refugee community daily. My work entails dealing with refugees’ paperwork and assisting them with any problems they might have. Working at the IRC provides me with the opportunity to interact with refugees and theirContinue reading “Culture Within the Refugee Community”
Solidarity in the Refugee Community
The refugee community endures issues such as lack of finances and lack of resources. It is when these issues are the most prominent; that forces within the refugee community such as the International Rescue Committee, churches, mosques, and affiliated partners become the most vital. These forces in the community come together in solidarity to supportContinue reading “Solidarity in the Refugee Community”
My Daily Routine
My daily routine during my experience has been fairly busy. I volunteer at the International Rescue Committee Monday through Thursday, from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. I wake up at 8:00 AM to eat breakfast, get ready for work, and commute to my worksite. On Mondays and Tuesdays, I work in the Resource Development department,Continue reading “My Daily Routine”
The Structural Inequalities that Refugees Face
Since beginning my time at the International Rescue Committee, I have learned about the many inequalities that refugees face in Tallahassee. Refugees are forced to start a new life in a new place filled with unfamiliar customs. They go through several long, bureaucratic processes to gain self-sufficiency. Despite already going through these tedious steps, refugeesContinue reading “The Structural Inequalities that Refugees Face”
Part of the Ship, Part of the Crew
For me this experience has reshaped how I look at my community. There are so many aspects to the community that I was not aware of. I have found that the area I live in is way more diverse in cultures and languages. Vietnamese is one of the top languages spoken in the area thatContinue reading “Part of the Ship, Part of the Crew”
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