Communities all around the world have many needs. This week, I did a little research about waste management at my university to learn about how it handles all the trash that is produced every day.
I was lucky to have the chance to interview Irene, the daughter of my boss at work. Irene is four years old, which means she is about to start first grade. I hope you enjoy "meeting" Irene!
Singapore prides itself on being one of the cleanest cities in the world, and has also been developing eco-friendly initiatives in recent decades to promote a greener living space.
Did you know about 16 million tourists visit Florence every year? That's a lot of trash that gets produced! Thankfully, Florence has an efficient and eco-friendly system to keep their streets clean.
Sarees are easily recognizable pieces of Indian clothing. Learning to tie an 18-foot piece of material into an outfit has helped me learn other traditions. Let’s explore the tradition of sarees!
Many of us think about life as childhood, school and work. Well, what about after we're done working? What happens then? Why can't that time of our life be just as fun as during our childhood?
While living in Finland, I have had the chance to participate in classes with Oulu-opisto (say it: OW-loo OPIS-toe, which literally means "Oulu College"). Come check it out!
The holiday season brings out the best in people all around the world. See how people find ways to give back during the winter season in this week's Field Note about communities in the Czech Republic.
Did you know that a large segment of Ulaanbaatar's population lives in informal settlements called ger districts? Let's learn about some of the challenges these districts face.