Tag: Study
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Reflections on James C. Scott
In a world where the struggles of Indigenous Peoples for their land, territories, and resources persist, the works of James C. Scott, a distinguished political scientist and anthropologist, make for an interesting read. While his research isn’t exclusive to Indigenous issues, his concepts and ideas shed light on the challenges these communities face in defending…
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Six months in Copenhagen
I arrived in Copenhagen in June of 2016, in the height of summer, with an amazing trip to Myanmar planned in July and the start of studies at the middle of August. Now that those fantastic trips have come to a close, I’m reflecting on an amazing and blessed life. My studies have started at…
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Into Copenhagen!
It was four am, then it was five, and then six. The sun rolled across the horizon and began to climb into the sky. By seven, the bus rolled into the station, and a few minutes later, after a torrent of hot, exhausted bodies purged themselves from the tube of metal, rubber, and plastic, it…
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EMGS: Two Months in
Hello! It’s about time to check in for an update. If you’ll remember from my last post, talking about the Erasmus Mundus Global Studies program, each of the primary universities has a focus: Leipzig, London, Roskilde, Vienna, Wroclaw (Our big 5): at the University of Leipzig on comparative analysis of global entanglements both historically and…
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Journal Ieri Sera- 23-01-09
Allora, Ieri sera io sono andato alle pub con Paul. Ho visto gli amici di Paul and ho parlato molto. Ho bevuto un po. Yesterday was pretty darn interesting. I went to the pub with Paul and we decided to walk it. (from Paul’s to the pub is 20-25 minutes) It was COLD! But as…
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Journal 23-24th Jan 09 – Housing
Buon Giorno, Ieri sera, io sono andato alle sei al agenzia immobiliare. Il agenzia immobiliare trova apartamenti con un contratto per 1-4 anni … non per 3-4 mese. Cerco per un apartamento ma non lo trovo. The group of four guys who live down on Viale Bligny called and talked with me. The three I’ve…
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Day 3 – Milan
Journal 5 – Thursday 22 2009: Long day today. Started at 12:00 with my first appointment way out in Biscligli. About an hours ride outside Milan city centre. Too far, not going to be feasible as a place to stay… also out there the air is thick with smog. I got a headache and strong…
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Milan Journal 4 – 2am
Journal 4 – 2 Am Jan 22: Milan 2009 – Observations. The city is interesting, like its population it is fitted. Tight streets, tight corners, tight clothes. Everyone I’ve seen is thin, and strangely… fitted, like a silhouette. It’s a little odd. The buildings here have seen better days, and with snow expected for Friday,…
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Milano – Day 2
Journal Three Day two – Milan – Jan 21st Wednesday evening: Wonderful morning. Buon Mattina! This morning Paul and I went over to the consulate and checked in. I had a wonderful chat with Mr. Kidwell about my duties and what our division of the consulate does. I think its going to be quite a…
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Phoenix to Heathrow
Journal Heathrow 2009 – Jan 20th 3:28 Local time. Ciao! Hello! Here I am! London, England sitting in the Heathrow airport trying to figure out why the free wireless internet connects but won’t bring up any pages… funny. Here I sit thousands of miles from home and my biggest concern is figuring out how to…