Who are you and what do you call yourself?
Published by Katja Kochvar
Suppose an unexpected natural disaster hits your community. As you’re fighting for your survival, not to mention the possessions and …
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A place for everything, everything in its place
Published by Takiyah Johnson
This first week in South Africa was emotionally taxing and exhausting for me. As we explored the country’s history in …
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Week 2: Swim
Published by Melody Hong
This week marked the first week that we began teaching at Jiguchon International School, and boyyyy was it eventful. I …
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An Outsider of the System
Published by Anqi Pu
Throughout years, I’ve been accustomed to being an outsider. Deeply influenced by Martha Nussbaum, I try to practice rational detachment. …
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Durham vs. University
Published by Vishnu Gottiparthy
Spending time in the city of Durham, UK has proved to be incredibly helpful in learning about the history and …
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A Community Behind a Wall
Published by Nathan Keene
The first day of work at Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) Durham, Connor Dean (my DukeEngage colleague) and I were taken …
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Ringing in the End of DukeEngage NOLA
Published by Joy Zhang
As we enter our last week of DukeEngage-New Orleans, I find myself reflecting on all the experiences I’ve had with …
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A Deeper Look
Published by Kaelah Brauher
Growing up in a small town in Michigan, I’ve never had much exposure to homelessness. The only homeless people I …
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Welcome to the Coon Carnival
Published by Ashleigh Smith
The word “coon” is heavy with history. But whose history determines how heavy? In America, the word “coon” is met …
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Wrapping Up
Published by Elaine Zhong
As I am writing this blog, there is only one week left of DukeEngage-Miami. After all the personal rants in …
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