Hamdoulilah

In the Moroccan Arabic dialect, there is a word, Hamdoulilah, that translates directly to “thanks be to God.” Traditionally, however…

Ellie Tells All

Final thoughts and stories told in a strange, third-person style interview.

My Destiny Reflection

Having been back in California for a month and a half, now, I remain engaged with my experiences abroad. Superficially…

I’m Gonna Mishti This Place

The final two weeks came and went so quickly. Visiting the shelter home for longer periods with control over…

From Lamin to London

It is strange to think that I left The Gambia nearly a month ago. In the time that has passed, I met my parents in Paris…

Oh My Ghugni-ness!

Two weeks in and already so much has happened! I didn’t know what to expect upon my arrival in India, yet I was quick to feel…

Sari, Not Sorry

Two weeks to go and the surprises keep coming. Week three started out with a visit to Freeset, a company similar to Destiny in…

Home

Pride is not a familiar feeling for me. For most of my life, I have felt almost embarrassed by my accomplishments. It is not that I have never…

Isla Vibe, Bol Out

There’s no way to prepare yourself for these kind of experiences. You embrace the…

I’m not sure how to feel.

It’s weird…