I Regret DukeEngage
Published by Cecilia Cardelle
All last year, I grappled with whether or not I should apply to DukeEngage. I knew that if I participated …
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A Blemished Golden State
Published by Emily Ma
When I initially told my friends and family that I was partaking in Duke Engage in Orange County, I was …
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‘Cause you make my earth quake
Published by Alicia Steiman
In preparation for DukeEngage OC, I made sure to do my research on earthquakes. As an east coast resident, I …
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Showing Solidarity, and Learning to Listen
Published by Carter Forinash
Other DukeEngage Seattle participants have written about the unexpected challenges of their non-profit work, Pride celebrations’ struggles with true inclusivity, …
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Stop Judging.
Published by Ellie Marlor
Judgement is a hard-wired mechanism for survival, a natural instinct, and a defense mechanism. Most of us partake in constant …
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Reality Check
Published by Molly Monsour
My first stress of DukeEngage came the morning of my flight (4 AM, eek) when my bag was overweight, and …
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Language Barriers are Hard
Published by Alexis Pearman
Sometimes, I get the opportunity to accompany my boss to the mobile home parks she represents. One day, we went …
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Gentrification, Privilege, and the American Dream
Published by Grace Jeffrey
“The American Dream still exists.” During DukeEngage Academy, our cohort grappled with this statement, moving ourselves to stand by signs …
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Pride Month: When you’re inclusive but still hate the poor
Published by Matt Wisner
We’re on our way out of the city to spend some time in the woods. I grew up in the …
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A Stranger with A Strong Opinion
Published by Madeleine Scully
This past weekend we joined our colleagues at Ndifuna Ukwazi (NU) for their annual work retreat. Eating breakfast 2 days …
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