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Apr 25, 20163 min read
Historical Tourism, Or Just Plain Tourism?
Before I became interested in policy, before I fell in love with politics, I loved history. Modern history, to be more precise. It was my...


Apr 25, 20162 min read
African Wildlife
One of the stereotypical things people think of when they hear Kenya or Africa is, of course, wildlife. Well, I have yet to see a lion...
Apr 25, 20163 min read
On Asking Questions
Placed in a new environment, presented with a new task or challenge, we are brought up to ask questions, to inquire how and why, in order...


Apr 25, 20163 min read
Change Over Time – Seeing The Seeds Beginning To Sprout
One of the best parts of life in Uganda is its natural beauty, which can be found across the country. It’s amazing how quickly the...


Apr 25, 20162 min read
Continuing Education For Young Mothers
Last week I had the privilege of spending a morning at the Women’s Centre of Jamaica in Kingston. The Women’s Centre is a high school for...
Mar 30, 20161 min read
Global Citizenship Workshop!
In the final stages of completing their BEds at Mount Saint Vincent University, Ken Pilkey and Jamie-Lynn Wilkinson are bringing their...


Mar 29, 20162 min read
Last Month In Bolivia
As I count down my last month working with Levantate Mujer (Rise Up Woman), I have much to be grateful for and to reflect upon. Although...
Mar 29, 20162 min read
Grateful In The Gambia
My entire experience has changed me as a person and to reflect upon my time and my experiences seems incredibly personal. I’ve gone from...
Mar 29, 20162 min read
Haiti In The News- Reality Check!
One of the most important learning experiences from working abroad in my view is coming to terms with just how extensive the...


Mar 29, 20163 min read
Lessons Learned Over The Course Of My Internship
Now that I’m nearing the end of my internship, I can’t help but reflect back on all my experiences and how they have impacted me thus...
Mar 29, 20163 min read
Not Taking Privileges For Granted
To this day, I have never owned a key to my mom’s house in Montreal, simply because it is barely ever locked. This fact amuses my South...
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