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category Malaysian Social Research Institute

Maddie Grout – Blog 2: Meeting the World

”In the school you will meet the world.” Those were the words spoken to me and my fellow interns on our first day working at MSRI. We were sat in the office building for the Malaysian Social Research Institute speaking… Continue Reading →

Dinah Hagos – Blog 2: Jalan-jalaning!

It’s crazy to say I’ve been in KL & at MSRI for over a month now, but here we are!!! It feels like yesterday that I was scrambling to pack my bags for the next 7 months before my family… Continue Reading →

Emily Waugh – Blog 2: “Welcome to Malaysia! What do you think?”

“Welcome to Malaysia!” “What do you think?” “How do you like it?” “Have you tried…?” “Have you seen…?” Everyone I meet wants to know what I think of Malaysia, and my answers are always the same. Do I like the food?  YES! YES! YES! Even… Continue Reading →

Dinah Hagos – Blog 1: Introducing Camille!!

Hey everyone! This is Dinah, going to the Malaysian Social Research Institute in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, interviewing Cami, who is going to the Foundation for Education and Development in Khao Lak, Thailand. We’re both super excited for this opportunity and… Continue Reading →

Maddie Grout – Blog 1: Introducing Callum Braun

Hi Everyone! I’m officially writing my first blog. For this blog I interviewed Callum about his upcoming time at KSDC. Looking forward to continuing these blogs and sharing all the highlights of my internship at MSRI!

Emily Waugh – Blog 1: Interview with Mia Wieler

Listen to my interview with fellow intern Mia Wieler, who is going to PACOS in May. To listen to the interview she did of me, go check out her first blog!

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 →

Jaiya Chauhan – Blog 5: Dear Future Intern

Dear Future Intern, Adventure called to you and you picked up the phone. Props to you for seeking it out and committing thus far. Feel the mix of excitement and nerves. Feel the emotions of packing your apartment up and… Continue Reading →

Gwen Elmhirst – Blog 5: Dear Future Intern

The very beginning On my way to Kuala Lumpur, I flew through New Delhi, India. On the 14-hour flight to India, I journaled. Partially because none of the screens on the flight were working, and partially because I knew I… 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 →

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