Stories from the field

month August 2024

Faaiza Vakil – Blog 3: In The Middle

 Today is August 15th, 2024, and about three months ago, I started my (second) first day at MSRI. And since then, things have been busy. Weekends are filled with work events: Charity Bazaars, HPV Clinic, Galic Football events, or even… Continue Reading →

Maya Wilson – Blog 3: Reflections from halfway through

I’m sitting in a cafe in Chinatown trying to write this blog post, and I can’t for the life of me figure out where to start. I can’t believe that August is almost over. On the way here Carly and… Continue Reading →

Carly Egan – Blog 3: Midway Reflections from Bangkok

As I reach the midway point of my internship in Bangkok, I find myself grappling with how to express my feelings about having less than three months left. I’m struggling with it because my life here has simply become my… Continue Reading →

Emma Jotie – Blog 3: A Transformative July

Every day in Japan has brought new insights and moments of self-discovery. I’ve been able to improve my language skills and deepen my understanding of contemporary natural disasters in and around the country, feeling more connected to the culture and… Continue Reading →

Faaiza Vakil – Blog 2: The Sequel

Welcome to the sequel.  When I left MSRI on November 1st, 2023, my last words were, “See you later.” Saying “goodbye” implied that the story was ending, which did not feel right at the moment. While I was leaving MSRI,… Continue Reading →

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