During my first year of college, the idea of living abroad and finding a sense of belonging fascinated me. From an international student’s perspective, it can sometimes be really hard to create new relationships and define belonging. However, one way I’ve learned to deal with this is by becoming involved in campus groups and leadership […]
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Hello! My name is Sinet Kroch and I’m writing from Kdeb Thmor, the HALO Trust (HALO) training center in Banteay Meanchey province.I have been spending my summer undertaking an internship in rural Cambodia for HALO. HALO is the world’s largest organization specializing in the removal and destruction of landmines, unexploded ordnance and ammunition. They’ve been working […]
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I never thought spending summer break at school could be this beneficial, fun and productive. During the first two weeks of my summer break, I worked as a student farmer at Lafayette College’s LaFarm. I enjoyed the lovely early morning drive to the farm and starting the day by watering plants and removing weeds. My job […]
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