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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Paris, France: 15 March 2019
Notes from UNESCO: Being a fellow at UNESCO has many advantages. Last Thursday night, I was allowed to attend the L’Oreal – UNESCO For Women in the Sciences awards ceremony. Read More …
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 …
Paris, France: 2 March 2019
Notes from UNESCO: What a week! It started with the President of Iraq visiting UNESCO. I was so close to Barham Salih, I could have reached out and touched him, 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 …
Burgundy, France: 16-17 February 2019
Bike Diary
Crossing Borders Between Kenya and the United States
University of Oregon doctoral candidate Irene Awino discusses her experience coming to Oregon and her time transitioning from Kenya.
Paris, France: 9 February 2019
Notes from UNESCO: Work at UNESCO is really starting to take off. I’m currently working on five stories. My Malawi story is pretty much wrapped up. I just interviewed Sangie Read More …
