Reflections on a summer of opportunities PublishedAugust 30, 2019 by Julia Ryskamp Now that my DukeEngage experience has come to an end, I’ve been able to reflect on everything I’ve learned and … Read more
The Red Scare PublishedAugust 16, 2019 by David Min Looking back on the last couple weeks has already made me nostalgic and a little melancholy. I think this summer … Read more
“Doing Good” PublishedAugust 16, 2019 by David Min I think that the vast majority of people understand the appeal of “doing good” in their professional lives but are … Read more
Seattle: Looking Back PublishedAugust 13, 2019 by Omar Raymundo With my last week in Seattle coming to a close, I feel a flurry of emotions. I am happy to … Read more
A Portage Bay Breakfast feat. John Morse PublishedAugust 13, 2019 by John Honeycutt Working at Amara has pushed me out of my comfort zone while also making me feel at home. Coming into … Read more
Kedai Makan PublishedAugust 11, 2019 by Dani Yan Over the past two months, I tried my best to explore the expansive culinary scene of Seattle. It was not … Read more
Backpacking through the North Cascades PublishedJuly 10, 2019 by Samaya Pattim As a major national park enthusiast and nature lover, I have found Seattle to be a dream. From seeing Mt. … Read more
Showing Solidarity, and Learning to Listen PublishedJuly 10, 2019 by Carter Forinash Other DukeEngage Seattle participants have written about the unexpected challenges of their non-profit work, Pride celebrations’ struggles with true inclusivity, … Read more
Understanding foster care, adoption, and adoptee rights PublishedJuly 08, 2019 by Julia Ryskamp On my first day of work at Amara, I was asked multiple times “what do you know about the foster … Read more
The Meaning of a Farm PublishedJuly 08, 2019 by Omar Raymundo Over the course of three weeks, I have had a chance to experience Seattle and its inhabitants. The city itself … Read more