Posts from San Francisco in Homelessness

As my time at DukeEngage San Francisco comes to a close, I have tried to think about the takeaways I …

We only have a week left of this program and realizing the short time we have left have had me …

I used to think to myself that graduating from high school was not an accomplishment or milestone. I didn’t think …

I often think about what I’m bringing back from my DukeEngage experience. I have previously delved into the idea of …

There are moments in my Duke Engage experience where I question my involvement in the program. Do my actions have a place …

At DukeEngage San Francisco, our 10 person cohort splits between two sites, both centered around work with homeless youth and …

I feel as though many can relate to the experience of tearing up (snot-crying) at a completely inopportune moment. My graceless …

To be honest, I came to San Francisco without expectations. Despite the talks about reeking streets, strong emotions, the “life …

There’s a Mark Twain quote that says, “The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco.” He’s …

Creating and maintaining eye contact has been something that I was taught from a young age to be “attentive” and …