About the Marshall Fellowship
I’m thrilled to announce that I am a Marshall Scholar and am moving to London in September 2021! Want to know more about the fellowship? Check out this article written by my alma mater, Connecticut College!
Living Abroad
Why Study Abroad?
For me, it was never a question of whether I would study abroad, but where. Travel has been an extremely important and formative part of my life since age 11, when I lived in Spain with my mum. I grew so much as a person during that year, expanding my horizons and deepening my understanding … Read moreWhy Study Abroad?
Applying for an Internship Abroad
Applying for an Internship Abroad As you may have seen in my latest Instagram post, I was just awarded a fully funded internship abroad in a country of my choice during the Summer of 2020! I have received this incredible opportunity through the Toor Cummings Center for International Studies in the Liberal Arts (CISLA), and I am … Read moreApplying for an Internship Abroad
Young Dreamers in Vietnam
Different than most excerpts from my travel journals, in this entry I grapple with the juxtaposition of privilege and poverty that I witnessed during my time in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam.
Soniya’s Story
In this post I recount the inspirational story of one of my students and discusses the importance of universal access to education for children around the world.
Meet the Students at our School in the Elephant Village
Different than most excerpts from my travel journals, this entry describes a few of the amazing students at my school in India.
The Power an Education
Different than most excerpts from my travel journals, in this entry I describe the amazing relationships I have with my students in India, and how much I have grown to love teaching here.
A New Level of Selflessness
This is an excerpt from my travel journal about celebrating Eid (an important holiday in Islam) with my students in India.