Cabo Verde and Africa PublishedJuly 15, 2018 by Stephan Beauge Coming to Cabo Verde made me realize how many stereotypes are perpetuated about Africans. As I told many of my … Read more
Words Fail PublishedJuly 15, 2018 by Callie Keen I watched as she ripped the flower I drew to pieces, watched the shreds of paper descend slowly to the … Read more
Obrigada Cabo Verde PublishedJuly 15, 2018 by Lauren Owens Coming into this program, I did not anticipate was how dramatic the shifts between our work sites would prove to … Read more
Adaptability and Connections PublishedJuly 15, 2018 by Urmi Pandya DukeEngage Cabo Verde May 22 – July 17, 2018 Urmi Pandya Adaptability and Connections DukeEngage Cabo Verde involves developing … Read more
Initial Thoughts PublishedJuly 13, 2018 by Urmi Pandya DukeEngage-Cabo Verde May 22- July 17, 2018 Reflection 1: Narratives, Storytelling & Assumptions Our civic engagement consists of working at … Read more
Adapting to Change PublishedJuly 11, 2018 by Urmi Pandya DukeEngage Cabo Verde May 22 – July 17, 2018 Urmi Pandya Reflection 2: Adapting to Change The structure of this … Read more
The Puzzle of Privilege PublishedJuly 10, 2018 by Lauren Owens Our DukeEngage cohort began the week by participating in a privilege sensitivity activity. In this exercise, statements are read aloud … Read more
Environmental Accountability PublishedJuly 10, 2018 by Lauren Howell Cabo Verde received its name due to its bountiful and beautiful greenery. However, the effects of climate change have resulted … Read more
Language 101: Adapting and Learning on the Go PublishedJuly 10, 2018 by Lauren Owens After nearly a month in Praia, the capital city of Cabo Verde located on the island of Santiago, I’ve had … Read more
Don’t Sweat the Small Things PublishedJune 28, 2018 by Bailey Heit “Can we move tables? I’m in the sun, and I’m sweating.” “This wifi is so slow. It always stops working.” … Read more