Fellow Stories
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What does define me in a context that is not made for me? MA
Miriam Abel
2018-11-08
I have been trying to answer this question over the past 2 months. I have not found an answer yet, but I would like to share some excerpts from my journal. My thoughts are lose and unorganised, but it is the most true expression of my personal transformation so far. So please, enjoy: 1. All...
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On teaching
Joana Mouzinho
2018-11-06
On teaching (title unapologetically inspired by Joan Didion’s “On self-respect”) The value of education lies in the fact that it is as transformative to the educator as it is for the one receiving education: It is mutual. From what I have grown to know about the world, I understand that age is a number people...
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Surviving to Thriving
Maddi Schink
2018-11-06
With my eyes closed, I allow the smells, touch and sound of the experience to fill my senses and dominate my thoughts. The smoke in the room is thick, almost suffocating, overwhelming my nose with an earthy, floral fragrance that seems to travel throughout my entire body with each inhale. I focus on the sensation...
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French Bread
Siera Sadowski
2018-11-03
I couldn’t help it — my face split into a grin at the sight before me; it was my Mamí standing at the kitchen stove like she has everyday since I’ve known her (and long before), spatula in hand and aceite sizzling in the pan. What made me smile wasn’t this scene particularly, something that...
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Notes from the Field: A Day in the Life
Eliza Stowe
2018-11-01
Over the past month, I’ve sat down to write this new blog post probably 7 times – and each time something has held me back. The moscas are swarming and I can’t stand sitting, my little brother wants to play hide-and-seek, or it’s time to make lunch with Carmita, mi Abuelita. When I sit down,...
Read MoreAfter dinner bonding
Nisha Gharti Magar
2018-10-30
I never thought I would find myself in a country that’s thousands of miles away from home and be able to share so much love in a new community. Last night me and my family had a lot of laughter after dinner. They do not speak English and I am still learning Wolof so communication...
Read MoreMulheres
Sophie Auvin
2018-10-29
At first, I was at a loss for what to write about for this month’s blog. So many things had happened, yet there was always one idea I came back to. This idea, however, was riddled with challenges that accompany writing about issues from the perspective of an outsider in a country I call home...
Read MoreLet’s talk about feminism. -Senegalese women in Leadership positions
Salome-Valdivieso
2018-10-28
On October 3rd, Dakar elected their new major, Soham El Wardini, the first post-colonial female major in Senegal. This news opened our curiosity and interest in a new topic for our program, E-jáng radio. Senegalese women in Leadership positions. Alex and I agree that we needed to open our media space to give a voice...
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Mi primer mes en Brasil. My first month in Brazil
Mauro Ramirez-Azofeifa
2018-10-27
El 2 de Septiembre llegué a Brasil. Después de un largo viaje de más de 30 horas desde la Universidad de Stanford. En mi primer semana estuve recibiendo capacitación en el sur de la Isla de Florianópolis. Desde el primer momento me sentí como en casa cuando comí arroz, frijoles, frutas, ensalada y carnes. El...
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