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 “
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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 “
Access Is More Than a Ramp
By Maggie Huggins, University of Texas at Austin Disability doesn’t take a break. It’s not something you can have someone watch while you’re gone, store on a shelf, or squeeze into checked luggage that you can temporarily forget about for your 18-hour travel day. My identity as a disabled researcher is not a hurdle orContinue reading ” Access Is More Than a Ramp “
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 “
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”
