Archives: Fellow Updates

Day(s) in the Life

Sara Ahlich

2019-03-03

My schedule has changed up quite a bit since the beginning, as has my mindset on my GCY year. Correlation? I think yes. The following was my schedule from September to December. – 7am to 10am: wake up naturally, as my job starts late and is a 30-second walk from my house. Have breakfast –...

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The Basics of GCY Brazil

Sara Ahlich

2019-03-02

Global Citizen Year is a program that gives the Fellows lots of support – not only through staff, but also by providing a large group of students who are experiencing similar things. However, the many variables involved (host family, apprenticeship, language, location, fellow, etc.) ensure that every GCY gap year experience is it’s own, and...

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I Find Myself Reading

Macy Lipkin

2019-03-02

I am the same person I was when I left home six months ago: stubborn, persistent, and dedicated when I decide to be. I’m quick to judge, but I strive to be kind. I fall asleep daydreaming—about going home, working at Explo this summer, moving into my dorm at Wellesley in the fall. I have...

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A healthy mind

Elena Blanco

2019-02-27

[image: IMG_7200.jpg] [image: IMG_7118.jpg] This past year has been rough, on my journey of slef care and healing, i continue doing things i love, and want for my future. Working hands on and learning more about my dream job. Working on controlling, and understanding what i need for a healthy mind. Capturing natures beauty, with...

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Getting the gap year I didn’t want

Brinley Barton

2019-02-25

I can’t believe its been 6 months here in Ecuador. I’ve struggled to write blogs because I feel as though I can barely capture all that has happened through me just in words. But here I am trying to perhaps write somewhat of an update, and I am so grateful for the journey I have...

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Finally a Ñaña

Anna Sophie Tinneny

2019-02-25

I’ve always wanted to be a big sister. I tried to get my fill through playing with friends’ little siblings or hanging out with younger cousins, but it’s not quite the same as actually living with the tiny rascals. On September 7, 2018, I finally realized my childhood dream of becoming a big sister. No,...

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