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Month: August 2017

Memories and Lessons: My Takeaway from Six Weeks Abroad

August 26, 2017July 14, 2019 ~ ShraddhaJoshi ~ 2 Comments

Today marks two whole weeks since I came back from Jordan, and I wanted to take some time to reflect (in this very long post) on these six weeks that changed my life, and the lessons they taught me. In addition to language and customs, I have come back with a lot of new insight … Continue reading Memories and Lessons: My Takeaway from Six Weeks Abroad

Snapshots: Six Weeks in Under 10 Minutes

August 15, 2017July 14, 2019 ~ ShraddhaJoshi ~ 7 Comments

These past weeks, I have written many blog posts reflecting on my experiences in Jordan, ranging from language, to culture, to daily life. Its been a couple of days since I arrived in the US, and I am looking back on my memories. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so I'll let … Continue reading Snapshots: Six Weeks in Under 10 Minutes

Breaking Down Stereotypes

August 6, 2017July 14, 2019 ~ ShraddhaJoshi ~ 1 Comment

It’s early August and tensions have been brewing in Jerusalem, known to many as one of the holiest cities in the world. July marked increased conflict over a religious site known as Al-Aqsa to Muslims and Temple Mount to Jews, and regarded as incredibly important by both. To add to that, the killing of two … Continue reading Breaking Down Stereotypes

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