Stories from the field

Day 2025-09-04

Amina Turner – Blog 3: What is my new normal?

I usually wake up before my alarm in the morning. The sun seeps through my curtains and starts to illuminate my room at around 6:30 am each day. I sift through my clothes, trying to find something clean and modest… Continue Reading →

Tara Matthews – Blog 3: Pancasila and Privilege

This blog post comes at the end of a difficult week. Since August 25, there have been widespread protests across Jakarta, following the announcement of wage increases for MPs amounting to ten times the minimum wage. Demonstrations have descended into… Continue Reading →

Jordyn Speakman – Blog 3: Redefining my Meaning of Community

Leading the English Camp that I curated!

Mirai Molina – Blog 4: また会いましょう (Let’s meet again)

My final weeks in Japan were incredibly busy, as I tried to fill my schedule to spend time with friends, go on trips, and pack up the last 3 months of my life. The end of July to early August… Continue Reading →

Trinity Blacklock – Blog 4: Comings and Goings

It’s a strange thing to be just past halfway through this internship coming into September. Now is the time of year the “Such a Great Summer <3” posts start rolling in, class schedules are getting nailed down, and if you… Continue Reading →

Sarah Pollard – Blog 3: New Spaces, New Faces

Unlike my life in Canada, my days now are filled with dance, music, and food, with community at the center of everything I do. I have met some extraordinary people who have filled my spare time with shared meals, adventures… Continue Reading →

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