Structural Inequalities in Tallahassee

Some of the employees at my job are teachers and some of them have children. One of my coworkers is a new mom and a teacher. Talking to her, I have learned that summer camp costs for her older children take a big hit to her finances. It is insightful for me to learn aboutContinue reading “Structural Inequalities in Tallahassee”

Transition to the Challenger Learning Center

My transition to my new job at the Challenger Learning Center has been pretty seamless, in so far as the physical location is minutes away from my apartment in Tallahassee. Everyone is extremely welcoming and the collective energy is positive! Thankfully my work schedule is during the mornings and ends at 1pm, so I alsoContinue reading “Transition to the Challenger Learning Center”

Becoming a part of the London Community

A moment that stood out to me was when I met a University College of London student, Ali, in a local park. My friends and I were completing some assignments and eating a charcuterie board from Marks & Spencer. At first, our conversation was merely an exchange of friendly banter about “the best cheeses” thatContinue reading “Becoming a part of the London Community”

My daily routine in London

My daily routine in London is everchanging, as I try to experience a new corner of this city each day. The area is so vast, I feel as though I could live here for months and still have more left to explore. Through the experiential learning opportunities in our class excursions and going on adventuresContinue reading “My daily routine in London”

Solidarity Within My Community

Solidarity within the community I am volunteering in revolves around the common sport of Tae Kwon Doe. I am currently volunteering at tribe martial arts, where people from all over Vero Beach come to practice this sport and learn more about the fascinating world of Tae Kwon Doe. Everyone’s shared interest in this dojo isContinue reading “Solidarity Within My Community”

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”