Week One

I have officially been in Kolkata for one week now! Kolkata is busy. There is never a quiet moment on the streets — amongst the constant…

Moving, Reflecting, and Being Present

The last few weeks of spring quarter were absolute craziness. Finals happened, a few extra…

Getting out of the Bubble

“The hardest part of any workout is getting out of the house.”

This is one of my dad’s favorites quotes, and I’ve found that this philosophy applies to traveling as well. The hardest part is always getting out of your bubble, your safety net, your comfort…

Off to India!

Can my stomach handle Indian food 3 times a day? Can I actually survive in a climate that is 80°F at its lowest and stays in the 100°’s throughout the day? Will I be able to keep my energy up all day everyday, limit being feasted on by mosquitos, not get hangry, and still manage to smile?

Comfortable

Comfortable. This is one word that comes to mind when I try to sum up my days in the U.S. It definitely is not the best word, but for the purpose of this upcoming internship in Kolkata, it seems to fit. I am currently flying to Delhi, India with Abby. Our first stop before connecting to Kolkata. Not too…

Social Justice, Self-Righteous, and Acne?

I have been struggling with acne since I was nine years old. Yes, most teenagers deal…

Life in Rabat

“Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that’s okay. The journey…

Ready or Not, Here I Come India!

It is crazy how time flies. I swear it was just week one of spring quarter, when I anxiously entered…

Before Bolivia 🇧🇴

June 18, 2018

Hello! My name is Jada Paddock and I am a second-year mechanical engineering student…

Week 1: The City of Joy

Hello Bandhu!