So far I have to say the best trip that we went on, as a group was yesterday’s day trip to Stonehenge and Bath. As a person who loves history and Jane Austen, this was the perfect day. Before we went to Stonehenge I was already forewarned that it would be next to a highway, […]
Siena so far
I have really enjoyed my time in Italy so far. My host family has welcomed me in as their own, but they also give me space to be on my own. I live a few miles outside of the city center, which has its perks and challenges. While the infrequent bus schedule causes me to come […]
Working in Brixton
My internship experience has been incredible so far, I am very fortunate to be interning at the Indoamerican Refugee and Migrant Organisation, a charity in Brixton that aims to help the Latin American community in London. This organization offers services such as English classes and legal advising with immigration and benefits. The Latin American community […]
From Tenerife to Agadir, to Taroudannt, to Sidi Ifni and back to Agadir with Dar Si Hmad
While the Canary Islands brought us a multitude of unexpected adventures including a missed flight, a hurricane-like storm for the ages, and a hospital visit for one student (all is well), it also offered the opportunity to learn about water challenges on the island of Tenerife. We hiked with a guide in Malpaís and learned […]
Cuban Baseball
I have been looking into Cuban baseball for my research project here, and on Wednesday I spent the afternoon with Javier Dreke, a scout for one of the top clubs in Cuba, Los Industriales. He met me at Ciudad Deportiva, a gargantuan athletics complex where sports of all kinds are practiced and played. I jumped […]