Settling In
Published by Michael Sutton
I am officially one week into my civic engagement program, but adjusting to the culture and environment is still very …
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On the Education System
Published by Tierney Pretzer
Tomorrow will mark three weeks from my departure. In one way it seems as if I have been gone for …
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All the Little Pieces
Published by Riya Dange
*NOTE: Some of this material may be disturbing to read. Additionally, the names of all the mothers and children have …
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It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s a… Checklist?
Published by Riya Dange
King Arthur wields the sword of justice. Robin Hood stands for the poor. Princess Leia destroys empires, and Buffy Summers …
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The Importance of “We”
Published by Gianna Giordano
I have three days left at Hogar Amantaní, and I want to share some final thoughts about my time as …
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Nine to Five
Published by Julia Kaufman
(This blog is from the summer of 2016.) The realization that so many people spend so many years of their …
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“Vamos a la Playa” ♫
Published by Katherine Guo
(This blog is from Summer of 2016.) Two volunteer groups have come and gone and it’s been less than a …
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The Midway Point
Published by Donovan Loh
(This blog is from the Summer of 2016.) It’s been five weeks out here in the bush in Southeastern Madagascar, …
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Zaouiat Ahansal
Published by Erica Onuoha
(This blog is from the summer of 2016.) It’s been an intense, eye-opening 2 months in Zaouiat Ahansal. Most times, …
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The Life of the Dying
Published by Tuan-Dat Nguyen
(This blog is from the Summer of 2016.) Many of the patients I meet are actively dying—some from HIV/AIDS, others …
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