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