Field Notes (Blog)
Noted on May 17, 2013 | By Jennifer Grant in
My internship with Pathways to Development in Phnom Penh, Cambodia was a wonderful combination of never knowing what to expect adventures, heartwarming smiles, learning about and immersing into a new culture, seeing different perspectives, and understanding the challenges adherent when working to help the very poor in a developing country. It was this combination of daily thought-provoking experiences that made my three months in Cambodia so special. Looking back upon some of my best times one thing stands out: they were all experiences I shared with local Khmer friends.
Branching out from the expat community, which I found to…
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Noted on April 23, 2013 | By Jennifer Grant in
Taking a morning walk through the beautiful streets of Bantry Bay, Cape Town on my last day in South Africa was the perfect ending to an incredible 10 weeks in South Africa. Reflecting on my internship filled me with an overwhelming sense of gratitude, motivation, and also a bit of sadness. South Africa had become my home for the past three months, and I couldn’t believe I had to leave the most beautiful place I had ever been to return to my regular life in Oregon, especially right when I was finally feeling a sense of belonging.
Returning to sitting…
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Noted on March 27, 2013 | By Jennifer Grant in
After five weeks of interning in South Africa, I am amazed at the ways in which I have grown professionally and personally. I remember sitting at the airport in Portland, waiting to depart for Cape Town, feeling scared out of my mind! What had I gotten myself into? All of the warnings my family and friends had instilled in my brain were making themselves apparent. While I was excited to embark on this journey, the fear of the unknown overshadowed my hopes for about the first week of my internship. Fortunately, my homesickness soon dissipated and I was able to…
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Noted on March 19, 2013 | By Jennifer Grant in
Interning in Amman has been a positive experience so far. The Center tends to be very accommodating when it comes to students being able to experience Amman outside of the office, so I have been able to make many friends and explore the city. I have also been able to focus on learning Arabic and understanding Arab culture. Before I came to Amman, I already had a lot of information about Arab culture, so I haven’t felt many truly shocking culture shocks. However, I have experienced a…
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Noted on March 12, 2013 | By Jennifer Grant in
We had outstanding Spring 2013 term applicants for the IE3-OUS Chancellor Scholarship; however, the following four students stood out amongst their peers. The IE3-OUS Chancellor Scholarship is awarded to interns with demonstrated financial need and academic excellence. In fulfillment of this award, scholarship recipients must document their experience with both written and visual submissions. We look forward to sharing with you updates of their successes. If you have questions regarding the IE3-OUS Chancellor Scholarship, please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) (IE3 Program Assistant).
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