Author Archives: eliakazemi

It’s 2016 and I’m studying Environmental Science. Every day I learn about rising sea levels, melting glaciers, corruption, poverty, hunger…… Sometimes I hear about things that are getting better but the world is changing rapidly and I’m watching from the … Continue reading →

I only recently realized that my trip to Nicaragua represented my first visit to a country unaccompanied by someone who had already been there. Despite having been to other Latin American countries, I felt as though I was starting from … Continue reading →

Nicaragua is nothing like I expected it to be – just as I expected. The day after arriving  in the muggy city of Managua, my team was picked up by Raul from ASDENIC, who quickly assured us that the climate … Continue reading →

I was born into a fortunate world. Not just in terms of affluence and opportunity but I was lucky to be surrounded by a wealth of cultures and diverse backgrounds in the form of my extended family and friends. My … Continue reading →