Stories from the field

Author Christy Wittkamp

Hi there! I’m in my fourth-year at UVic, majoring in Pacific and Asian Studies with a minor in Geography. In May, I’ll be flying to Nepal, where I will spend five months working at the Disaster Education Promotion Office (DEPO) in Lalitpur. I’m so grateful for this unique opportunity, and I look forward to sharing my journey with you!

Christy Wittkamp – Blog 6: Dear Future Intern

Congratulations! If you are reading this, you are most likely one of the lucky ones who has been selected to embark on a six-month journey that will leave you a changed person. I am so excited for you. I understand… Continue Reading →

Christy Wittkamp – Blog 5: Family & Festivals

In just a few days, I’m leaving Nepal. Where has the time gone? The past month and a half has been action-packed with weekend trips, wrapping things up at work, attending events, and taking part in all the beautiful festivals… Continue Reading →

Christy Wittkamp – Blog 4: What a year this week has been

“What a year this week has been.” When I read that on a Nepali friend’s Instagram story, I let out a big sigh in recognition. It felt so true. Hard to believe that just a week ago the “Gen Z”… Continue Reading →

Christy Wittkamp – Blog 3: Feelings of Home

Note: I wrote this blog on the morning of September 8th, before the peaceful “Gen Z” protest against government corruption turned violent, resulting in the heartbreaking loss of 19 young protestors. I’ll be sharing another post soon with my reflections… Continue Reading →

Christy Wittkamp – Blog 2: All Over the Map

Namaste! As I sit here looking over the rooftops of Patan Dhoka, my neighbourhood, sipping on some black coffee served lovingly by Kamala Didi (big sister), I reflect on how one month has felt both long and short at the… Continue Reading →

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