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”
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Cultural Familiarity and Analysis of Indonesia
By: KhaNy Sangasy, Monroe Community College It has been a little over a month since I have come back from Indonesia! I am here to talk about my findings and dive into my research topic and the information I collected. Before I start, I want to let you know that this blog will be goingContinue reading “Cultural Familiarity and Analysis of Indonesia”
What I Found While Getting Lost
By Landon Soukhanouvong, Monroe Community College When I arrived in Indonesia, I had a clear research project in mind. My project focused on Indonesian folklore and film, especially the story of Roro Jonggrang and Prambanan Temple. Roro Jonggrang is a tragic story about a princess who is forced into a marriage she does not want.Continue reading “What I Found While Getting Lost”
Street Photography in Paris
By Ilayda Yildirim, Monroe Community College Hello, I went to Paris, France this June 2025. I truly will never be able to forget this trip and the knowledge I gained through the streets, museums, taking photos and talking with people. My group and I’s mission was to research photography, and the objective of my researchContinue reading “Street Photography in Paris”
From Daguerreotypes to Digital: How Paris Traces the Evolution of Self-Image
By Greg John My name is Gregorio John, but you can just call me Greg. I’m currently a student at Monroe Community College in Rochester, New York, where I’m studying photography. Photography started as a hobby, something I picked up for fun, but over time, it’s grown into something I’m truly passionate about. It’s moreContinue reading “From Daguerreotypes to Digital: How Paris Traces the Evolution of Self-Image “
Pictorialism in Paris: Exploring Photography’s Past to Shape Its Future
By Katie Miller Hi, my name is Katie Miller, and I’m from Rochester, New York. This past March, I proudly graduated from Monroe Community College with an associate’s degree in photography, after two incredible years of study, growth, and creativity. During my time there, I had the privilege of studying under passionate mentors and inspiringContinue reading “Pictorialism in Paris: Exploring Photography’s Past to Shape Its Future”
Is there a future for print media in Photography in this increasingly digital age?
By Ayden Lindsay Hello, my name is Ayden Lindsay, I am from Rochester New York and I am currently attending Monroe Community College as a Cinema and Film Studies Major. Despite my dominant area of study being film I have recently found myself absolutely enamored by Photography, first as a creative outlet but now alsoContinue reading “Is there a future for print media in Photography in this increasingly digital age?”
Researching Tourism in Paris
By Ilayda YildirimMonroe Community College Hello! My name is Ilayda! I am Turkish American, and I am going to Paris to do my research this June. I just graduated from MCC, where I got my degree in photography. I love watching people fall in love with their image. I started off just doing nature photosContinue reading “Researching Tourism in Paris”
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