Thoughts on Human Dignity
Recently, I expressed my dismay at a bathroom that charged me one rand (ten cents in the US) to enter it. I asked an acquaintance with me, “What’s the point of charging R1?” She answered that it was to keep…
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Reflections
As of Friday, I’m officially finished with my Lumos project, but I wanted to take some time to share a few last thoughts about my trip here. I won’t bother attempting the impossible by trying to summarize nine months of…
Încercări [Trials]
Another week has passed- it’s unbelievable how quickly time flies! With all the good that happens, some bad also insists on accompanying as well, and this busy week brought both good and bad. But we have to stay strong, and…
One week in Pacho
This past week has been crazy to say the least! Through Fundación Comunidad Viva, we took a team to Pacho for five days of outreach. Pacho is a small town about a 2 hour drive from Bogotá up into the…
Nuntă! [Wedding!]
The hugs and love I received when I returned from my trip tied my heart even more closely to my girls! I saw on their faces as they watched for my arrival through the workroom window that they had awaited…
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.…
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…