By Grace Ogbulafor My life’s journey of moving from Nigeria was full of life lessons, self-discovery, and the importance of embracing one’s true self. Throughout this experience, the choice of wanting to belong while staying true to my beliefs emerged as a challenge, ultimately guiding me towards the empowering notion of interrelationship. Leaving the familiarity … Read more about this article
In the pulsating heart of Chilean soccer, a complex narrative unfolds as the realm of sports becomes intertwined with fervent supporters known as “Soccerradical” fans. While soccer serves as a unifying force, capable of igniting passion and camaraderie, the presence of radical fan groups introduces a darker side, marked by violence, aggression, and societal discord. … Read more about this article
By Grace Ogbulafor My life’s journey of moving from Nigeria was full of life lessons, self-discovery, and the importance of embracing one’s true self. Throughout this experience, the choice of wanting to belong while staying true to my beliefs emerged as a challenge, ultimately guiding me towards the empowering notion of interrelationship. Leaving the familiarity … Read more about this article
By Vanessa Gorman I had the honor of interviewing Mrs Bianca Japitana, a nursing student originally from Mossel Bay, Western Cape South Africa. Bianca has been living in the United States since 2019, but her time in South Africa is one that she was more than willing to share with me. In our conversation, something … Read more about this article
By Diana Gallego Greece is the birthplace of one of the oldest religions, ancient Greek Polytheism. Through the centuries, as the Abrahamic religions swept across countries and continents, they found homes in Greece as well. Below is a quick look at those religions, as well as dominations and pagan religions that have made a place … Read more about this article
Grace O. I had a wonderful time at the Chile event, especially on the fourth day when we explored and tried out Chile foods. What made it truly special for me was not just the delicious food, but the sense of togetherness it fostered. Food holds a special place in my heart as a significant … Read more about this article
Vanessa G. The final Chile meeting was definitely one of the most fun experiences in this program. Ending this program in person with my fellow Virtual Chile Program students was so much fun. We learned earlier on in the week that empanadas are a popular option in Chilean culture. Carlos was kind enough to stop … Read more about this article
Previous Next Lionel N. The “Art in resistance” & graphic artist workshop took place today, I observed that they developed lifts/ elevators that lift people to the top of hills because the hills in Chile are so steep that was an interesting revelation. Most of them are out of commission now, but there are still … Read more about this article
Ayla Schroepfer Today during day 2 of our Chile experience we got to see a local open food market. The market is open every Wednesday and Saturday in which people grab their fruits and vegetables for the week to prepare meals. The prices of the foods can vary depending on the harvest and weather conditions. The … Read more about this article
Ayla S. Today we got to travel to Vina del Mar and Valparaiso. It was really interesting seeing what the towns looked like. In Vina del Mar we saw some really cool buildings with amazing architecture. We first saw the UVM Campus which used to be a German school forty years ago. The campus is … Read more about this article
