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!”
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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 “
Recapping the Summer Shakespeare Intensive with the Prague Shakespeare Company
By: Stephanie Lynne, SUNY Oneonta This past month, I have had the opportunity to participate in Prague Shakespeare’s Company 2026 Summer Shakespeare Intensive in Prague, Czech Republic. By joining the directing track, I spent the last four weeks studying methods of directing and analyzing the work of William Shakespeare, while also receiving hands-on experience byContinue reading “Recapping the Summer Shakespeare Intensive with the Prague Shakespeare Company”
Applying a systems perspective to field research in Nepal
By Charlie Cole, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa When I wrote my first blog post before departing for Nepal, I explained that I wanted to understand how conservation efforts could better support both snow leopards and the pastoral communities that share the landscape with them. I expected the Himalayas to challenge many of the assumptionsContinue reading “Applying a systems perspective to field research in Nepal”
Experiencing Indonesian Through a New Lense
By Islah Muhammad, Monroe Community College I landed in Indonesia, carrying one particular naïve assumption, that a country is a country. Indeed, Indonesia has over 17,000 islands, but somewhere in the back of my mind I figured that differences between the cities would be about as dramatic as choosing between Walmart and target. It tookContinue reading ” Experiencing Indonesian Through a New Lense”
One Month Left, and Somehow Everything Feels Different
By Elyssa Nguyen, University of California, San Diego It’s crazy to think that I have only one month left in South Korea. When I first arrived, I was mostly focused on getting through the basics: finding my way around Daejeon, figuring out the lab, trying not to accidentally embarrass myself, and convincing myself that IContinue reading “One Month Left, and Somehow Everything Feels Different”
The Whole Chilean Experience: A Reflection of a Life Changing Moment
By Claudia Perez, University of Missouri–Kansas City The picture on the left shows me being trapped into a group hug by the garden students on my last day! Looking back at your research travels, how do you feel this experience has helped you academically and professionally? What is the value of engaging with research inContinue reading “The Whole Chilean Experience: A Reflection of a Life Changing Moment”
What War Left Behind: Tracing Damage and Rebuilding Across the Balkans
By: Marina Kenzy, University of Texas at Austin Hi again! I’m happy to report that my research trip was an amazing success. I successfully visited all the cities of interest on my list and was able to speak to many locals, experts at museums, and gain better insight on the cultural context surrounding my researchContinue reading “What War Left Behind: Tracing Damage and Rebuilding Across the Balkans”
Reflecting on My Research Experience in Senegal and The Gambia
By Bennett Ross, Johns Hopkins University It’s been about a month since I returned from Senegal and The Gambia, and I think I have still yet to fully appreciate what this trip meant to me. In the days and weeks leading up to my departure, I was scrambling: arranging my homestay, speaking to professors, andContinue reading “Reflecting on My Research Experience in Senegal and The Gambia”
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