Fellow Stories
True gap year stories from Fellows abroad!
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A Spiritual Journey in Rsihikesh
Leonie Tollefson
2019-03-12
To have all my bases covered, after returning from Goa I flew to the north to head to the yoga capital of the world, otherwise known as Rishikesh. It lays at the base of the Himalayas, and the holy Ganga river flows right through the city. I stayed up there for about a week at...
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#1 Blog
Luke Field
2019-03-11
Wow, I cant believe that we have all already reached March of 2019. It seems like just a bit ago we were all still in San Francisco. If there is one thing I have learned while being abroad, it is that time goes fast. Even in the moments when I didn’t want to be here,...
Read MoreWelcome week, catches and closing seminar
Ndenda Mutsaku
2019-03-11
A a few memories of the amazing time with the fellows! The other amazing part of GCY Algunos recuerdos de los momentos increíble con mis compañeros.Otro lado maravilloso de GCY. Swinging in the beach(Nadar en la playa) Escuchar reggaeton mientras juega UNO (Listening to reggaeton while playing UNO) Night conversation under the start (conversaciones en...
Read MoreOpen Your Eyes to the Teachings of Time
Natalie Toops
2019-03-11
Recently I have been putting myself into perspective, that means I have 11 weeks left in Ecuador, 30 days at my apprenticeship, and eight more Spanish classes (taking traveling days into consideration). Therefore, I have been in Ecuador for 19 weeks, spent 45 days at my apprenticeship, and have had 12 Spanish classes (counting traveling...
Read MoreThe “G” Word
Natalie Toops
2019-03-11
The “G” word, this is not some new teenager slang for an explicit word, this is a way of life. It is gratitude. Almost two years ago I discovered the power of gratitude, and I have not let go of it since. I figured since the holiday of thankfulness and giving is upon the United...
Read MorePopping Bubbles
Natalie Toops
2019-03-11
There is this term used for the perspectives we have for our lives, this reference is commonly compared to living inside a “bubble.” Growing up in the same place for long periods of time allows us to become comfortable and develop ignorance. It is a quality that is applicable to everyone, including myself, and it...
Read MoreMy First Steps
Natalie Toops
2019-03-11
As babies take their first steps, they fall, then get back up and try again. That metaphor is applicable to almost everything in life, for me, I was the baby falling and trying again my first week with my new family. Driving up the hill I new I was close to my new family, I...
Read MoreThe Wolof Language
Maddi McGirr
2019-03-11
Some of my multi-lingual UWC friends may find this read somewhat amusing but I’m writing to share my perspective on learning a second language and becoming proficient in such. Senegal has many local languages, Wolof being the most common. Before coming to Senegal I was convinced that I would be learning French but upon arriving...
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ABOUT TIME…
Tenzin Gyalmo
2019-03-11
[image: IMG_1616.jpeg] *Image 1. Laguna (Learning Seminar 2)* Hello people. I went MIA there for a bit, didn’t I? It’s March and I can confidently say that I have finally mapped out my daily routine here. You are right, it is about time isn’t it? I mean I have been here 7 months, but 7...
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Feasting on Graves
Maria Bossert
2019-03-10
Throughout my life, death has always been taboo. I think much of this feeling comes from being raised in the Western world, where we as a society often hide the fact of dying. We don’t really talk about death, we do everything we can to slow the inevitable process down, and once it does happen,...
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The Best Cohort I Could’ve Asked For
Andrew Chen
2019-03-10
Hey there! Long time no see 🙂 About 6 months ago, I left Seattle knowing little of the journey ahead of me. Sitting here now, with those 6 months having brought truly countless new memories and experiences, I finally feel like I have a grasp of the lessons and takeaways I’ll be leaving India with....
Read MoreNepali girl surprised to hear/see this in Senegal
Nisha Gharti Magar
2019-03-10
1. Are you married? (even if you look 15 years old) 2. Do you wanna be my 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th wife? (Senegalese men are legally allowed to have 4 wives) 3. I love you so much (it’s your first time meeting them) 4. Can you cook Ceebujen? (Ceebujen is a senegalese dish of...
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