By Lily Beckerman, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Hi all! This is Lily again, writing from home this time after returning from Nepal. This experience was unlike any other in my life and it has grown me so much as a researcher and student! Networking in a foreign country for research connections, meeting other researchers,Continue reading “Pānī in Patan”
Category Archives: Tyler Fellows
The Lessons Beyond the Lesson Plans
By Landen Broocke, William & Mary I returned from the Balkans just a few days ago, and I am incredibly grateful to be able to look back on what was one of the most meaningful and transformative opportunities of my undergraduate career. I came home with a newfound appreciation for Bosnian coffee (and perhaps aContinue reading “The Lessons Beyond the Lesson Plans”
Researching Resistance and Resilience: Reflections from Ireland
By Brody Blythe Caniglia, University of Washington Hello! I have successfully returned from my trip to Ireland. I’m here to share my experiences and insights that I’ve gained during my travels. As said in my last blog, the purpose of this trip was to learn about Ireland’s resistance and resilience through subjects like art, advocacy,Continue reading “Researching Resistance and Resilience: Reflections from Ireland”
The Koobi Fora Experience
By: Molly Eldridge, SUNY Oneonta After spending a little over a month halfway across the world in a Kenyan desert, I am back in the United States of America, and able to reflect on my travels this summer. If you’ll indulge me, I’d love to take everyone on my journeys with me. As we embarkContinue reading “The Koobi Fora Experience”
How Spain’s 1978 Constitution Reshaped Women’s Political Power
By Najmussahar Faizan, University of Missouri–Kansas City The Spanish democratic transition of 1978 is that of one of Europe’s most dramatic political transformations. For a nation developing for nearly forty years from Francoist dictatorship, where women lacked legal autonomy, couldn’t work without husband permission, and faced systematic repression, the new Constitution promised something revolutionary: realContinue reading “How Spain’s 1978 Constitution Reshaped Women’s Political Power “
León: My First Week and the Change that Came With It
By Devyn Gilbert, University of Washington During my first week in Spain, the plan for my research has changed significantly. As I’ve learned about the history of the Spanish Inquisition in León, I have developed a desire to lean more strongly into how religion has influenced migration in Spain. I’ve written field notes at importantContinue reading “León: My First Week and the Change that Came With It “
What Beijing has taught me so far: anything that can heal is good
By Kaminta Hou, University of California, San Diego Currently, I am in my seventh week of research and am wrapping up the fieldwork portion of my project. As a quick reminder, I am in Beijing conducting an ethnography on how traditional Chinese medicine functions in modern society. So far, I have completed a handful ofContinue reading “What Beijing has taught me so far: anything that can heal is good “
Post-Peru Study Abroad Reflection!
By Audrey Hurt, Austin Community College When looking back at my time in Peru, I can with utmost certainty say that I have grown as a student, a professional, and as a human being. My aunt upon my arrival told me about this theory she developed over her years travelling: after a long, immersive tripContinue reading “Post-Peru Study Abroad Reflection!”
What the Archives Made Me See
By Eleni Klissas, William & Mary Archival research on the other side of the ocean is lonely work. An hour on the Pikrodaphne tram line, a ten minute walk through the residential area of Nea Smyrni, one small flight of stairs, a quick hello and chat to the secretary. This was my morning routine. AllContinue reading “What the Archives Made Me See”
What the “Local” Taught Me About Listening
By Alexa Lewandowski, William & Mary My summer research examined transitional justice processes in Uganda, South Africa, Sierra Leone, and Sri Lanka. I was interested in a deceptively simple question: who has the authority to define what justice and peace should look like after conflict? International institutions often describe transitional justice programs as locally owned,Continue reading “What the “Local” Taught Me About Listening “
