Overseas program(s):
India Fall 2015
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Poems of the holy city - During my time in Banaras I was inspired poetically more than any other city in the program and I’d like to share a few poems that encapsulate my sentiments in the holy city. ____________________________ To live in and die by the mother Ganga. We occupy a city of mosquitoes. Your blood is my blood. Sweet […]
My Cursed Feet - In India, especially in Hinduism, feet are viewed very auspiciously. Feet are seen as a dirty and humbling appendage, and therefore,greeting people at their feet is a way of showing respect. It is my understanding that in yoga karmic energy flows from your head and releases through your feet. I must have terrible karma because […]
So Many Animals - There is a stereotype of India, reinforced by works like the Jungle Book, that India is one big jungle with some villages and deserts. This is obviously untrue, but being in Delhi, a city with a population of eight figures, I had no idea I would observe so much biodiversity. There are a variety of […]
Titalated for India - Today marks 3 days until I leave to study abroad in India. I have no idea what to expect, but I know that soon I will be surrounded by a rich and unfamiliar landscape. I have packed minimally for this trip with only one piece of carry-on luggage and a heavy duty backpack, but it […]