It's Olive Harvest Time!

In the fall, the olive harvest begins in the city of Irbid in northern Jordan. My Fulbright program took a trip to an olive farm for a wonderful day of exploration!

The Dead Sea, Jordan's saltiest place

I visited the Dead Sea twice between the months of September and January. I'd love to tell you about its natural environment and how unique this lake is to the region!

Refugees in Jordan: a difficult question

In this journal, I talk about the different types of refugees in Jordan and some of the problems they face. I also discuss differing social attitudes towards refugees. 

A Conversation with a Teacher in Southern Taiwan

In this article, I report on the conversation I had with a Henghcun local!

Learning how to communicate in a new place

In this journal entry, I talk about some of the differences between the Arabic I know and the Jordanian dialect. I also talk about the sign language symbols people use.

The great knafeh debate of Jordan

What is knafeh, and why is it such a hotly debated food in Jordan? Come find out!

Who AM I, anyway?

In this journal, I introduce myself and my journey to the class. I also cover what I'll be focusing on in particular over the course of our time together. 

My Daily Life in Hengchun

Hello, and welcome to Hengchun! Hengchun is located in Pingtung County, five miles from the southernmost tip of Taiwan. I have been living here for six months and am excited to share my life with you!

Jordan's water: a vanishing resource

In this field note, I talk about the challenges of water scarcity and what people are doing to save water.

Nice to Meet You!

Hello, future travelers! I would like to tell you about myself and why I am studying in Georgia!

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