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”
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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 “
New Insights from My Naxian Summer
By Maya Parfitt, William & Mary So far, all the archaeological projects I’ve been a part of have led me to the most charming places. Maybe it’s the fact that I’ve only worked in the Balkans, where stuff sometimes feels chaotic or upside down to outsiders. As soon as I stepped foot on Naxos, afterContinue reading “New Insights from My Naxian Summer “
Promoting Peace and Intercultural Learning Through English Education in Bosnia
By Jack Conor-Scharf, William & Mary My name is Jack Connor-Scharf, and I’m a junior at William & Mary, where I study Biology. Before transferring to William & Mary, I earned my associate degree from Germanna Community College. My academic path has been shaped by a deep interest in research, a passion for cross-cultural understanding,Continue reading “Promoting Peace and Intercultural Learning Through English Education in Bosnia”
Defining the Outsider: German Citizenship and Colonial Resistance in the Kaiserreich
By Oscar Linehan-Siu William & Mary My name is Oscar Linehan-Siu. I am a history and European studies major at William & Mary, raised in Arlington, Virginia, currently working on my honors thesis in history. I started taking German classes at the beginning of my school year on a whim (I thought it was somewhatContinue reading “Defining the Outsider: German Citizenship and Colonial Resistance in the Kaiserreich”
Retracing the Steps of Ancient Laborers
By Maya Parfitt Hi, my name is Maya Parfitt and I’m a rising junior at the College of William & Mary. I’m a student of Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology and Art History, and I feel incredibly lucky to be a Tyler Fellow. This summer, I’m doing research in Greece as a student team member of theContinue reading “Retracing the Steps of Ancient Laborers”
Comparative Analysis of Early Career Academic Workforce and Retention Pathways: United States and South Africa
By Annie Yan Hi everyone! I’m Annie, a second-year student at William & Mary, majoring in Biology and Classical Studies. I grew up in Nanjing, a city where ancient temples sit beside modern skyscrapers—maybe that’s why I’ve always been drawn to both the cutting-edge world of science and the timeless questions of the humanities. ForContinue reading “Comparative Analysis of Early Career Academic Workforce and Retention Pathways: United States and South Africa”
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