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Like most people in the world right now, I have spent the last couple of days reflecting and reminiscing on this last year. Usually these reflections and resolutions are written in my journal for my review only. However, since starting this blog I have maintained and even created some virtual-connections with family, friends, and colleagues.
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Even with the busyness of my research project, upcoming holiday celebrations, and everything in between, I can officially check off Kochi, Kerala from my travel bucket list. My fellow Fulbright researcher, Rachel, is completing her project there, so she gave me the perfect excuse to make a trip! Kochi is about a 7.5 hour train
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After only a day and a half in Mysore, we packed up and left for Coorg. Only about two hours from Mysore, and actually back towards Mangalore, it was an easy ride. Last time I was in India, I had actually visited Coorg. For me, that trip certainly had its highs and lows (we had
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Note: I’m making this a two-part series! Stay tuned for pt.2 to hear about my stay in Coorg. After finally feeling settled in Mangalore and having a good start on my research, I was able to take a mini holiday with my two friends from Germany (student volunteers working at the NGO I’m doing some
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I blinked – and suddenly it’s October, which marks a little over one month since I’ve been here in India. And in this last month I’ve learned a lot about myself, Mangalore, and the people and things around me. Truly, these last few weeks have tested my ability to function as an adult. While I’ve
Memoirs from Mangalore
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