Before coming to Ecuador I was given forewarning that “catcalling” would be an issue and that people would stare because I look different. What I was unprepared for was the reaction that my appearance would evoke from children. My commute to and from school involves a short walk and a twenty-minute bus ride. I am […]
Syncretism: Public Health Ecuador
It is the job of public healthcare workers to address the health needs of the community in its entirety. With a clear divide between indigenous and modern culture, it is only natural that the healthcare system would reflect such a blend and such a distinction. During our cultural study project, I have addressed this larger […]
Adventures at Brick Lane
It is now almost the end of the program and after almost four months here I still hadn’t gone to Brick Lane. How is that possible. Well, after a hectic week of presentations and papers, I finally went there Sunday and man do I wish I had gone earlier, because Brick Lane is amazing. When […]
Harry Potter Studios
On March 13th (almost a month ago which is craaazzzyy!) Kyrie, Sarah, Fiona, and I all went to the Harry Potter Studios! It was about an hour away from South Ken, and we got there with about 3 hours to roam around. you start the tour by watching a video about the studios and then a […]
Culture Post #3: Syncretism
Syncretism is the combining, or attempted combining of two different cultures, religions, or ways of thinking. In general, I don’t really think of this as a bad thing, so long as both cultures are respected in the process and the intent is not malicious. Honestly, this is not really something that I ever think about […]