Noah HapkeWhy I Love TeachingWhen I came to Oakland (over 4 months ago) I knew I wanted to teach. Of course, my understanding of what teaching abroad actually meant was…4 min read·Dec 17, 2015----
Noah HapkeThe Analyzation Between “I Kissed A Girl” and “Cool For The Summer”Five years difference. Four words. Two songs. One topic. Sexuality.4 min read·Nov 1, 2015--1--1
Noah HapkeThe American DinnerWhen I approached Patricia, my host mother, with this idea of preparing an American dinner, or “Americano merienda,” she was so excited. I…5 min read·Oct 25, 2015--1--1
Noah HapkeRealizing I’m a BabyDriving to Sayausi for the day, bus after bus, taxi after taxi, all I knew about the schedule was that we, Charlotte, Emery, Gabrielle, and…6 min read·Oct 25, 2015----
Noah HapkeDear Future Fellow,Let me just start out by saying, “Congratulations! You’ve already taken a giant leap just by thinking about taking a bridge year!” The fact…3 min read·Oct 13, 2015----
Noah HapkeThe Power of MusicIt’s no surprise that I’m writing this while listening to music. Sitting on my bed in my mom’s gigantic pancho, playing some Lykke Li with…2 min read·Oct 6, 2015----
Noah HapkeThe Atheist Goes to ChurchWhen I first had the idea to write this blog, I actually started with this title. I debated about titling it “Take Me [An Atheist] to…4 min read·Oct 6, 2015----
Noah HapkeGender For DummiesWelcome to my class. Thank you for signing up for this course, and I hope that when you are done you leave knowing something more than when…4 min read·Sep 27, 2015--1--1
Noah HapkeThe Struggle with Sexuality: An Article from an Openly Gay Individual Living in EcuadorIf you had asked me if I was going to come out to my host family in Ecuador last year, or even last month, I would have said “duh” and left…2 min read·Sep 26, 2015----