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Towards an Understanding that Everything is Delicately Interconnected

Published 11/02/2022 in Scholar Travel Stipend
Written by William Oh | 11/02/2022

I had the absolute privilege and pleasure of studying abroad in South Africa, primarily in the city of Cape Town. In the latter half of the summer [2016], I also had the opportunity to travel to Johannesburg and go on a pedagogic safari through my study abroad program in Kruger National Park. In short, it was an incredibly transformational summer that gave me a small glimpse into an incredibly beautiful country and the consciousness and ethos of an aspirational, resilient people.

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Marcela Correa in Myanmar

From Old Burma to New Myanmar: Some Impressions on the Educational Landscape

Published 11/02/2022 in Scholar Travel Stipend
Written by Marcela Correa | 11/02/2022

In mid-March 2016, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi — whose 15 years under house arrest made her one of the world’s best known and most respected political prisoners — became leader of Myanmar’s first democratically elected government since 1962. Gaining a glimpse of the “Old Burma” before the inevitable tide of change sweeps over the country was the impetus for our recent three-week vacation.

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A Glimpse of Culture & Healthcare in Japan: Observations from an Oncology Experience

Published 11/02/2022 in Scholar Travel Stipend
Written by John Shen | 11/02/2022

The island country of Japan, located in East Asia, has long been a harbor of trade, technologic advance, and cultural importance. As home to over 120 million people, Japan ranks amongst the top ten most populous countries. The city of Tokyo is a bustling region of commerce and tourism. As the capital city of Japan, nearly 10 million inhabitants reside in Tokyo.

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Nhi Ho in Japan

Summer Camp in Japan

Published 11/02/2022 in Scholar Travel Stipend
Written by Nhi Ho | 11/02/2022

Ever since grade school, I was fascinated with Japanese culture. As a poor immigrant still learning English, reading Japanese comics and watching Japanese cartoons were my main source of entertainment. This childhood hobby sowed the seed for a lifelong fascination with Japanese culture.

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Inequalities of Education in Rural South Africa

Published 10/31/2022 in Scholar Travel Stipend
Written by Caitlin Zellers | 10/31/2022

I am incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to participate in this program and deepen my understanding of the need for increased access to educational capital in sub-Saharan Africa. That understanding is more valuable than all of the photos that I took of lions, elephants, giraffes, and sand dunes combined.

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