Why Colombia?
It’s official, I’ve landed in Colombia and I couldn’t be more excited! Many people have asked me why I chose this country and the city of Bogotá out of anywhere else in the world. The answer is simple. The people.…
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Familie [Family]
I’ve been on a week-long trip for the past couple of days. Being absent from the girls has taught me something that I don’t know if I would have valued the same had I not been gone: It’s taught me…
The Latest at the SAHRC
When applying for the Lumos Travel Award, my grant proposal consisted of an interdisciplinary mixture of three program placements. I wanted to work in entrepreneurial consulting, human rights, and sustainable development in different organizations for four months each; however, my…
What Makes a Good ESL Lesson? – Part 2
In Part 1, I discussed how you need to consider time constraints and group size when planning an ESL lesson. In this part, I’d like to discuss how to consider the challenge of your lessons, the motivation of your students,…
Evenimente![Events] Week 05/31-06/06
Special events of this week! Friday, May 31 Cireasa’s high school graduation! We’re so proud of her!! Saturday, June 1 In Romania, June 1st is Children’s Day! In honor of that, we all went to the zoo together, and then…
Școală [School]
As schooling is necessary to the girls’ integration into society and the workplace, it’s something that is part of the program at the Beauty from Ashes center. Each girl from the Beauty from Ashes center goes through a homeschooling type…
Evenimente![Events] Week 05/23-05/30
Special events of the week! Friday, May 24 Eva’s birthday and surprise party!! Monday, May 27 Cireasa’s visitors! Wednesday, May 29 Visitor Rose from Great Britain! Friday, May 24 The return of Corina, one of the girls who went…
O Săptămână [One Week]
I did not realize how much activity could happen in one small house in just one week! My first week at the Beauty from Ashes center has shown me just that. The hustle and bustle of life never ends at…
An Overdue Update
It feels as if life has just exploded here. My work and social calendar have gone from 0 to 60 lately, making me negligent, forgetful, and lazy to post. I’m so sorry for the overdue update. My latest personal and…
Acasă [Home]
When even lost luggage, constant rain, and weather much colder than you packed for can’t get your spirits down, you know you’re where you’re supposed to be. Oradea, Romania: Beauty for Ashes Center– yep, this is exactly where I’m supposed…