Then and Now: An Open Letter to Brazil
“Why pick Brazil, though? I wish I could go to the United States” countless Brazilians told me. From students at PUC-Rio to Uber drivers and locals. It always riled me, taking me a few seconds to answer. But every time… READ MORE →
Don’t Stand Still: New Adventures in America Post-Abroad
My last week in Brazil was unbelievably draining. I felt a hollow in my chest which stayed all day, every day until I landed back in the US. I hate goodbyes and that week I said goodbye to many people:… READ MORE →
A Politics of Whether
In my last post, I left off with concern over the sponge-like capacity of my mind in the wake of multiple 2+ hour lectures and workshops everyday. While the knowledge is fascinating, covering topics ranging from issues of the LGBTQ+… READ MORE →
Embracing the nature
From the moment you start heading out of Incheon Airport you will notice the beautiful and natural landscape that is South Korea. First off, if you walk around the capital, you will notice that Seoul’s urban landscape was built according… READ MORE →
Race in South Africa: Colonialism, Segregation, and Apartheid.
Ah, the issue of race. It’s kind of a loaded topic. Not only is it a big issue in America, but a big issue everywhere, especially in South Africa. The impact of the topic is so significant, it is one… READ MORE →
Initial Thoughts from Distrito Federal
The passage from home to foreign land is more than just a change of geography, it’s a change of mode. It’s a shift from the relaxing yet somewhat dull confines of a lonely summer break to the exciting yet slightly… READ MORE →
Roses and Thorns
After a lovely day exploring the botanic gardens and the city, I lay in bed thinking about my last two weeks and all the ups and downs. Most of my time has been spent in class or with new friends,… READ MORE →
Embracing Awkwardness and the Unknown: How Brazil Changed Me
“Yeah, abroad, like, changes you. I’m just, like, more sophisticated now… I just feel, like, I’m, like, supposed to be from abroad.” She stumbles through the rest of her monologue which lists the reasons she feels transformed. Those include getting… READ MORE →
Riddu Riđđu – A Small Storm On The Coast
Welcome to Riddu Riđđu (translates to Small Storm On The Coast) – the international indigenous music, arts, and culture festival in Kafjord, Sapmi. Though the festival is hosted by the Sāmi community, it is in this place that my scholarship… READ MORE →
Realizations
Have you ever been somewhere for a while before it finally hits you that you’re there? Yup, that’s South Korea for me. It could have been that intense 14 hour flight, or maybe the fact that I am surrounded by… READ MORE →