Capstone Video
Alexi Strike
June 1, 2018
I went to Brazil with lofty goals of becoming a pro youtube vlogger and constantly sharing my life, yet I quickly realized that I didn’t have enough hours in the day to do so. So, after my month and a half back home, I’ve had the time and motivation to make a video that tries to...
Read More1 Second Everyday
Alexi Strike
April 25, 2018
A quick, yet nostalgic video showcasing one second from (almost) everyday of my journey in Brazil.
Read MoreUma Receita Brasileira
Alexi Strike
April 13, 2018
Surprisingly enough, cake made up a huge part of my gap year. The first thing I ate when I gave up veganism was Bolo de Cenoura. Whether or not it was the culprit of my weight gain is unknown (but likely; cake was almost always a part of cafe da tarde (afternoon coffee break), and often...
Read MoreHow I Almost Turned Down My Gap Year
Alexi Strike
March 1, 2018
I was accepted into Global Citizen Year very early (the summer before my senior year of high school). Nobody in my family is an avid traveler, and I had previously only gone on short international trips, but I wasn’t phased. I was in the midst of planning another (short) international trip, and 7 months later,...
Read MoreLearning to Be Vibrant
Alexi Strike
October 4, 2017
If asked to describe my style, the words boring or plain would not come out of my mouth. I tend to stick to a few basics: blacks, whites, grays, and greens. Yet when i asked my host mom to describe it, expecting her to use chato (boring), she laughed, saying morto… Brazil is vibrant. you...
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The Places You’ll Go And The People You’ll Meet
Alexi Strike
September 2, 2017
With pre-departure training coming to a close, I felt it best to fill my first blog post with a small chunk of newly-learned information. One thing that has really stuck around with me after this week is the classification of facts about oneself. I've met so many amazing people this week and I felt that...
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