Stories from the field

Author Kanika Varma

Hi!
My name is Kanika, I'm currently an Anthropology major at the University of Victoria. I'll be interning at CITYNET in Yokohama, Japan in the fall of 2018. I will be posting about my journey as an intern: work, lifestyle and food.

Kanika Varma – Blog 5: Dear Future Intern

Dear Future Intern, I wish you the best on your journey ahead. Please read the following in times of doubt, confusion, depression or sadness. You will be fine. Today is hard. It’s ok to crave home. This is the blueprint… Continue Reading →

Kanika Varma – Blog 4: Foreign Aid is Friendly Fire

During my internship at CITYNET I have had the chance to read and talk about NGO work and Foreign Aid repeatedly. Out of curiosity, I began looking at debates on whether foreign aid helps or worsens the situation for receiving… Continue Reading →

Kanika Varma – Blog 3: I’m lucky, I’m so incredibly lucky.

This month has been full of reflections and gratitude, the inspiration for this blog came from a museum visit to Tokyo and a conversation with my little sister. I was telling her about Japan and all the things that have… Continue Reading →

Kanika Varma – Blog 2: Home-making and Settling in

The city of Yokohama, where I will be based for the entirety of my internship, is one of the most international cities in Japan. It is known as a trade and business centre located near Tokyo. CITYNET’s office is in… Continue Reading →

Kanika Varma – Blog 1: Preparing for Japan!

I have 20 more days till I leave for Japan, I’m so excited I’m basically packed to go but there are a million thoughts in my head, and seemingly even more little things to get done. After three years of… Continue Reading →

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