Excerpts from Olivia’s Paris Journal: Chapter X
My days in France are numbered (officially in the single digits) and I am a hurricane of emotion. For the most part, I have been happier, and less anxious over Read More …
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Excerpts from Olivia’s Paris Journal: Chapter IX
Going to sleep on Sunday evening before we started recording the podcasts was just like going to sleep on Christmas Eve. Or the night before the SATs. I was nervous Read More …
Excerpts of Olivia’s Paris Journal: Chapter VIII
I can’t believe February is already coming to an end. I feel so at home here and the thought of leaving in a month makes me want to cry. This Read More …
Excerpts from Olivia’s Paris Journal: Chapter VII
Last week I shared what was basically a love letter to stationary, and reflection about why I hold Valentine’s Day (and Galentine’s Day!) so close to my heart. This week Read More …
Excerpts from Olivia’s Paris Journal: Chapter VI
This week started with a slow recovery from my cold, and a whirlwind day trip to Chartes, France, with my high school friend, Brooke. I am always pushing myself to Read More …
Excerpts from Olivia’s Paris Journal: Chapter V
As I mentioned in last week’s post, I surprised myself by buying a ticket to an international dance battle with the girls from my weekly hip hop class. I had Read More …
Excerpts from Olivia’s Paris Journal: Chapter IV
Well, my soul may love Paris, but my immune system definitely does not. I am sick for the second time in six weeks despite my best efforts to avoid all Read More …
A Closer Look at the Inside-Out Program
University of Oregon professor, author and UNESCO Crossings Institute Co-chair Seven Shankman teaches the “Inside Out” program at the University of Oregon. In his classes, prisoners and University students take Read More …
Excerpts from Olivia’s Paris Journal: Chapter III
It’s Monday morning at UNESCO and the building is buzzing with energy. In addition to being the International Year of Indigenous Languages (which has primarily been my area of focus Read More …
UNESCO Student Research Fellow Ida Hardin in Paris
The University of Oregon, in collaboration with UNESCO, has sent Masters students to Paris to work on globe spanning projects. Ida Hardin is one of those students and discusses her Read More …
