Stories from the field

Author Julia Hockey

Hello! I am in my final year at the University of Victoria, pursuing a BSc in Psychology along with a Language Certificate in Japanese. I am incredibly excited to be working with the Karenni Social Development Center in Nai Soi, Mae Hong Son Province in northern Thailand. I feel deeply grateful and honoured for the opportunity to work alongside this community and to immerse myself in the local culture.

Julia Hockey – Blog 2B: How is this my life?

Where to begin. My first month in Nai Soi (a very small town on the boarder of Myanmar and Thailand), in Mae Hong Son province at the Karenni Social Development Center (KSDC). Although the first two weeks felt like I… Continue Reading →

Julia Hockey – Blog 1: Interviewing Zack!

Hello all, We are on our last day of pre-departure and I had the privilege of interviewing Zack Fletch. He will be interning with the Global Alliance Against Trafficking in Women, and is extremely excited to be headed out soon…. Continue Reading →

Julia Hockey – Blog 5: Dear Future Intern

You are about to embark on an incredible adventure. You’ll achieve things you didn’t think were possible, meet amazing people, and emerge a changed person. The experience will shape you in ways you can’t yet imagine. Before I get too… Continue Reading →

Julia Hockey – Blog 4: Not「またすぐ戻ってきます!」but「またすぐ帰ってきます!」

This last month in Matsuyama has been a whirlwind of emotions—love, gratitude, and bittersweet goodbyes. As my internship comes to an end, I find myself reflecting on all the incredible experiences, personal growth, and connections I’ve made here. Each moment… Continue Reading →

Julia Hockey – Blog 3: 一期一会

This month has filled my heart with so much love. It’s been busy, but somehow, I’ve been able to cherish every moment.  After month one, I began settling my roots in. Initially, I found it hard getting into the inner… Continue Reading →

Julia Hockey – Blog 2: 考え方を、「まさか」から「よかった」と変えていくこと

いつの間に、1ヶ月も経ちました。Or in English, before I knew it, a month had already passed. When I first arrived in Matsuyama at the beginning of September, I was overwhelmed with feelings of excitement, curiosity, a little bit of loneliness, and everything in between…. Continue Reading →

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