Stories from the field

Author Maddy Vanderhooft

Hi! My name is Maddy Vanderhooft. I am a third-year Political Science student who is headed to the Malaysian Social Research Institute (MSRI) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Follow my journey as it unfolds, one step at a time.

Maddy Vanderhooft – Blog 5: Dear Future Intern

Dear Future Intern, Congratulations! Whether you’ve officially accepted your internship or you’re considering applying, I am proud of you for taking this step. You are about to begin the learning journey of a lifetime that will shape you in ways… Continue Reading →

Maddy Vanderhooft – Blog 4: Be omide didar “Hoping to see you again”

Be omide didar (به امید دیدار) (be o-MI-de di-DAR): “Hoping to see you again” This is one of the first Farsi phrases I learned during my internship. I love it because it is so simple but also able to communicate… Continue Reading →

Maddy Vanderhooft – Blog 3: “What Do You Think About All This?”

When people ask what I love most about Kuala Lumpur, I find it hard to pinpoint just one thing. Over the past three months, I’ve come to understand that there is not a simple explanation or a list of “Malaysian”… Continue Reading →

Maddy Vanderhooft – Blog 2: Reflecting on One Month in Malaysia

Hello! I am currently sitting in a café with my fellow interns Gwen and Jaiya. Our laptops are open, music is playing in the background, and the rumble of the metro is overhead. At this moment, it’s hard to believe… Continue Reading →

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