CBCrossing the Kanyaru Border: When Again?The first time I visited Rwanda, I was in 10th grade, traveling with other Burundian secondary school students who were finalists in an…Sep 7Sep 7
CBInstitutions Matter: Reflections on Governance and ChangeOn the first day of my Macro Economics class (ECON 201), the professor emphasized that if we forget everything else, we should remember…Aug 31Aug 31
CBAll a Person Wants!All a person longs for is to wish no more, To escape the ache of hope that’s sore. The pain of wanting and falling short, The sorrow of…Aug 23Aug 23
CBSupport, Guidance, and Belonging: Keys to Unlocking Life’s Next StageAt each stage in your life, advancing to the next phase isn’t solely about how exceptional, capable, or talented you are. What truly…Aug 1Aug 1
CBNBA Finals MVP and Olympic Gold Medalist in the same year: Why not this year?Since 1972, only two NBA Finals MVPs have participated in the Olympics in the same year they won the NBA Finals MVP: Michael Jordan in 1992…Jul 12Jul 12
CBJuly 1st for Burundians: What does it mean?Monday through Friday, from 1st grade to 13th grade, between 7:15 am and 7:30 am, my schoolmates and I saluted the national flag and either…Jul 2Jul 2
CBThe poisonous thorn: Seeking understandingKirikou: Grandfather, why did Karaba the sorceress eat all the men?Apr 14Apr 14
CBEmbracing the Divine WithinWhen asked by a law teacher about the most important commandment, Jesus replied:Mar 22Mar 22
CBThe Patronus: “But no one came.”Inspired by a scene in JK Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.Mar 22Mar 22
CBFriendship’s Treasures: The Golden Diamond BondGood friends matter. They’re the ones who provide you with constructive feedback, keep you in check and hold you accountable.Mar 21Mar 21