"Steppe" Into Mongolia's Environment

In this field note, we’ll look at Mongolia’s environment, from hot summers to freezing cold winters, and how this environment both supports and complicates everyday life!

Food in Ecuador!

This article is a brief introduction to food in Ecuador and my experiences with it! 

Zachary's Journey to Ghana

Hello! I am a Peace Corps Volunteer serving in Ghana since April 2025. I serve as an Agricultural Volunteer in the Eastern Regiob. In addition to farming, I also teach at the local primary school.

A Week in My Life!

This week, I mostly worked on my final papers for my program, so I didn't do anything super interesting. Still, I got around the city a bit and saw some friends!

Flavors of Terenga

My food journey in Senegal has been a long one, but I've learned so much from my host family and the communities around me!

How To Drill a Hole!

Have you ever wondered how we go about drilling seven holes and installing 700 detectors? Well let me tell you how to drill 2,600 meters into the Antarctic ice cap.

Chiefs, the well-respected village leader

This article explains Ghanaian chiefs, their roles, respect in the community and how they lead traditions and festivals connected to land and village life.

¿Por Qué Aprender Otro Idioma? Why Learn Another Language?

Why are people interested in learning another language? Let's take a look at why members in my community want to learn English.

Anna's Journey to France

I took two flights to get to Paris, which took almost a full day. The time difference of seven hours made me feel very weird, jet lag is not fun! Then, I took a taxi to my apartment and moved in!

A Week in Chennai, Measured in Rainstorms

Salty sea air and rainy skies are the norm from October to January. This is monsoon season! India's primary wet season brings heavy rain and humidity. Let's see what my week in Chennai looks like!

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