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In our globalized and media filled world today there is a growing understanding that we are all interconnected and therefore have a responsibility for the wellbeing of those outside of our own local community. The term “global citizen” and the … Continue reading →

My instinct when arriving in a new place, especially one with a different language and distinct culture, is to be like a sponge. I try to take in everything—the words, foods, ideas, and cultural idiosyncrasies—with little judgment. I never want … Continue reading →

Here in rural Mexico the first thing that most foreigners notice is the speed bumps. Called topes, these speed bumps are everywhere. With the exception of highways, you will find them about every 100 yards, which makes for quite the … Continue reading →

A month into my time here in Mexico, I find myself saying gracias a lot. I am constantly asking others for help or favors, whether it is Sandra, the wonderful Sistema Biobolsa administrator who prints out surveys for us every … Continue reading →

A few weeks before embarking on this adventure to Mexico I watched Brené Brown’s Ted Talk on vulnerability. In a much more eloquent and inspiring way than I could ever capture, she concludes that vulnerability is essential to a happy life, … Continue reading →

A lot of people have helped shape me into the person I am today, and I will be forever grateful to each of them for the countless ways they contributed to my growth and joyful experience of life thus far. … Continue reading →