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