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wwu:37626
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Gwanghwamun - South Korea
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Date
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2014
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Description
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This photo was taken on the first week of my one-year adventure in Seoul, South Korea. I wasn't sure what to expect of this huge mega city, but it just kept getting better. This photo is taken at the main gate of the palace called "Gyeongbok-gung" located nearby to Seoul's city hall. What astounded me about this palace is that from the inside, one can see the giant skyscrapers powering Korea's economy in the background. The mixture of contemporary and ancient architecture was truly astounding. The past of Korea's culture was contained in this small area of palace, while it's modern day culture was shown behind it. In this shot, I am capturing a bit of the former.
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Education Abroad
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Identifier
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wwu:37587
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Sharing Couscous - Morocco
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Date
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2019-09-14
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This is one of the first meals that I had when I arrived in Morocco for the first time. This was the moment when it struck me that I really was in another country, with a completely different culture from mine. Sharing this communal meal of couscous (which was really delicious) with everyone at the table was a new experience for me, a new way of eating food. Despite the cultural differences, I was able to connect to the other people around the table and start to build relationships. It was a beautiful, eye-opening moment for me.
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Education Abroad
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Identifier
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wwu:37534
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The Edge of Catastrophe - Poas Volcano, Costa Rica
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Date
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2019-09-14
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Poas Volcano is one of Costa Rica's most active volcanoes. I have always been fascinated by the ecosystems surrounding volcanoes, so shortly into the semester I took the opportunity to visit. Poas had been closed for a couple of years due to volcanic activity. The national park was opened for about two months before it erupted once more, a week after I had visited. Seeing an active volcano made me realize the fragility and dependence of life on the environment.
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Digital Collection
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Education Abroad
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Identifier
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wwu:37651
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Double Rainbow Kitchen Superteam Go! - India
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Date
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2014
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Description
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I spent the summer of 2014 completing a health education internship at Jhamtse Gatsal Children's Community, outside of Lumla in Arunachal Pradesh, India. One of my duties was to create a list of observations and suggestions for the community regarding the improvement of kitchen sanitation. I started my observations by volunteering an extra set of hands to help make dinner for the community. I ended up loving my time with the kitchen staff so much that I was regularly hanging out in the kitchen and peeling potatoes or grinding garlic for thukpa (thick Tibetan-style vegetable noodle soup) several nights a week. This photo is of Sharda, me, Kalu, and Rajiv (left to right), part of the kitchen "superteam" posing in front of a double rainbow outside of the kitchen at Jhamtse Gatsal.
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Digital Collection
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Education Abroad
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587
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Identifier
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wwu:37518
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The Waterfall at the End of a Tough Hike
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Date
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2019
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This moment was captured by a friend as I took the time after a emotionally and physically grueling hike. There is nothing better than taking a deep breath in front of roaring waters. Feeling the mist from the water on my face and staring in awe at the scenery was worth every second of the hike.
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Digital Collection
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Education Abroad
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587
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Identifier
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wwu:37304
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Title
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It's Rude to Stare!
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Date
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2019
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Description
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Being able to see the famous endemic species of the Galapagos in person was a privilege. Part of the privilege is respecting the wildlife in its environment. When this blue-footed booby glared at me, I knew my photography time was done.
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Digital Collection
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Education Abroad
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587
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Identifier
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wwu:37622
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Italian Dolomites - Italy
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Date
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2014
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Description
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This photo was taken during a weekend trip to northern Italy in well known Dolomite Mountains. This trip was significant to me because I made it completely alone, I traveled on local buses and trains, and I got by as much as I could communicating in the Italian language. Once I was on the ascent to Schlernhaus mountain refuge on Mt. Shlern (formerly part of Austria) I was overcome by complete serenity. I stayed the night and hung out with some locals drinking Amaro Montenegro, and woke up early and snapped this photo about 2 miles away from the refuge.
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Digital Collection
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Education Abroad
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587
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Identifier
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wwu:37659
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Title
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Hii ni mlima wangu (this is my mountain) - Tanzania
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Date
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2014
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Description
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This is a picture of me at the peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro. I was fortunate enough to get the opportunity to climb with eight of my fellow volunteers with an exceptional expedition company. During the hike I constantly questioned whether or not I would be able to summit. The phrase I used for the title of this photo is one that my fellow volunteers and I learned while hiking that had a lot of significance when we all reached the top. Accomplishing this feat is something that I know I will be able to carry with me for the rest of my life, and can use as reassurance that I can do whatever I set my mind to, as long as my priorities are straight.
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Digital Collection
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Education Abroad
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Education Abroad
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587
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Identifier
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wwu:37631
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The Gift of a Second Mother - Ladakh, India
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Date
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2014
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Description
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This is a photo of my Ama-le, which means Mother in Ladakhi, the native language I attempted to learn while abroad. Although we did not speak the same language, my Ama-le remained patient, compassionate, and unconditonally generous and loving. She woke up at 5AM every morning and began working in the fields. She did not stop until sunset. I learned many things from this woman, but the potential of human strength was the most evident. The village rests within the Himalaya Mountains at 13,000 feet. The environment is extremely harsh at this elevation, however, the people of Stongdey have managed to sustain their lands with traditional agricultural practices for thousands of years. Brilliant fields of barley, golden wheat, peas, and other fruits color the village.
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Digital Collection
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Education Abroad
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Identifier
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wwu:37286
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Title
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The Road Goes Ever On
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Date
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2019-10-04
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Our classrooms were a bit different from most. Each day was spent hiking anywhere between 6-12 miles and our learning took place outside of a traditional classroom setting. It was fascinating to get to see and experience the cultural, physical and biological processes that we were learning about.
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Education Abroad
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