Global EyewitnessinUniversity of Nebraska Lincoln: Global Eyewitness RwandaWhat I Learned: They use their past as their motivation to do better, to be better and to love…When I told my friends and family about my plans to travel to Rwanda with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Global Eyewitness group…Jan 8, 2020Jan 8, 2020
Global EyewitnessinUniversity of Nebraska Lincoln: Global Eyewitness RwandaWeek 2 highlights: The act of body language can stem through actions and kindness.Every day in a new place brings new adventures and new memories. So far, I have had a couple of moments that have stuck out the most.Jan 7, 2020Jan 7, 2020
Global EyewitnessinUniversity of Nebraska Lincoln: Global Eyewitness RwandaHighlight of my week: I’ve been cared for more by complete strangers in Rwanda than I have in the…My highlight of being in Rwanda this week is how friendly the people I’ve been working with and just the people of Rwanda in general are…Jan 7, 2020Jan 7, 2020
Global EyewitnessinUniversity of Nebraska Lincoln: Global Eyewitness RwandaHighlight of Week 2: Placing my privilege into perspectiveOne of the highlights of my week here in Rwanda has been growing the connection I have with the kids involved in my story as well as my…Jan 7, 2020Jan 7, 2020
Global EyewitnessinUniversity of Nebraska Lincoln: Global Eyewitness RwandaMy highlight of Week 2: Happiness is near and dear to us.For two weeks, I was out and about in Kigali finding stories that are worth sharing, but I never expected to see that happiness is next…Jan 7, 2020Jan 7, 2020
Global EyewitnessinUniversity of Nebraska Lincoln: Global Eyewitness RwandaWeek 2 Highlights: If I were to grade my trip so far, I would give it an A+.If I were to grade my trip so far, I would give it an A+. I truly have savored every second of my time here in Rwanda, and I will be sad…Jan 7, 2020Jan 7, 2020
Global EyewitnessinUniversity of Nebraska Lincoln: Global Eyewitness RwandaHighlight of my week: In Rwanda, it is a tradition to begin and end the year in the presence of…New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are celebrated much differently in Rwanda than in the United States. Americans generally stay up all…Jan 7, 2020Jan 7, 2020
Global EyewitnessinUniversity of Nebraska Lincoln: Global Eyewitness RwandaWhat I’ve Learned: “In the land of thousand hills, a little kindness goes a long way.”Rwanda proves to be much more than its dark history. It’s a country that teaches me that a little kindness along the way can make…Dec 31, 2019Dec 31, 2019
Global EyewitnessinUniversity of Nebraska Lincoln: Global Eyewitness RwandaWhat I’ve Learned: “Sometimes another even better story will fall right into your lap.”Written by Kylie Graham — Dec. 31, 2019Dec 31, 2019Dec 31, 2019
Global EyewitnessinUniversity of Nebraska Lincoln: Global Eyewitness RwandaWritten by Odochi Akwani — Dec. 31, 2019For the past week and a half or so, I’ve spent my time in Rwanda soaking up the beauty of its terrain and the beauty of its culture. With…Dec 31, 2019Dec 31, 2019
