This past September, I participated in the three-week long study abroad program in Rwanda to study nation-building post-genocide. As I reflect on my time there, one of my most significant takeaways is…
Beyond the Single Story: Connecting With People, Not Perceptions w/ Catherine Cruz
I didn’t join college with the intention of studying abroad, let alone happening a second time. Ifyou’ve read my last blog, you know a bit of my story and my…
Choosing Rwanda: The Journey Before the Journey w/ Layan Arrabi
Landing in Rwanda felt unreal in a lot of ways. I could not believe that I was actually there and that I made it. The hardest part of study abroad…
A Quick Guide to Things Not Discussed w/ Rayyan Salam
On August 23rd, my life was set in constant motion. After a summer that took everything out of me, I couldn’t wait to escape to the hills of Rwanda, to immerse myself…
Rwanda-More than Nation building w/Kalkidan Kabeto
When thinking about study abroad, Rwanda was never my initial thought but i’m beyond glad that it was my global experience. Arriving in Rwanda felt surreal, such a strong feeling…