Field Notes (Blog)
Noted on February 7, 2012 | By IE3 Student in
Written by Victoria Leca: Portland State University student and scholarship recipient interning with the ITESM in Queretaro, Mexico.
This is the first phrase I heard once I got off the plane in Queretaro, Mexico and this will be how my first month here will feel – like a welcome celebration where people are happy that you chose to try to learn their culture and their lifestyles. I have never met more hospitable and friendly people than my host family (together with all their relatives that I met…
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Noted on January 24, 2012 | By Natanya Desai in
We had outstanding Winter 2012 term applicants for the IE3-OUS Chancellor Scholarship; however, the following three 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 a 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 Coordinator).
Victoria Leca: Portland State…
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Noted on January 16, 2012 | By Natanya Desai in
Written by Sierra Severson: University of Oregon student and scholarship recipient interning with the Community Center in Argentina.
It has been just over three weeks since I returned to the States and not a day has gone by that I do not miss my family, friends, work and lifestyle in Argentina. I am constantly reminded of my three year old host-sister and how we would spend hours after dinner each night playing “hijos y casa”; of the two elderly women whom I have come to call…
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Noted on January 9, 2012 | By Natanya Desai in
Written by Aloura DiGiallanardo: University of Oregon student and IE3 Scholarship Recipient interning with Group for Population Studies and Education (GEEP) in Senegal.
I have been here now for 5 1/2 months. It has been an amazing experience. One of my first posts was about the stark difference I noticed between the rich and the poor in Senegal. Going back and reading that post, I honestly did not do a good job painting the picture of poverty in Senegal. So, let’s just say this, just seeing the lives of the poor here has…
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Noted on January 3, 2012 | By Natanya Desai in
Written by Heather Cereda: A Western Oregon University Student (WOU) and IE3 Scholarship Recipient interning with Universal Study Centre (USC) in Tanzania.
Well I am here now, back in the States, and I am still in aw of everything I learned while being abroad and am continuing to learn now. I have been home for two weeks and I continue to be amazed everyday with the culture here in America. I can honestly say I do not believe I experienced culture shock right…
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