Fellow Stories
True gap year stories from Fellows abroad!
Check out the latest blogs from Global Citizen Year Fellows in Brazil, Ecuador, and India!
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Little Things
Kyle Bertram
2017-05-28
It is really hard to believe that I have been back from India for over a month. As the time as been passing, I’ve been remembering all of the things that I miss.. Specifically it is all of the little things I miss. Things like: • Having my students stand up when I walk into...
Read More“How Was India?”
Kyle Bertram
2017-05-28
Now that I’m back home, I’ve been thinking about how to share my experience with others. It has been great getting to see my family and friends again, but one thing that has been on my mind is how to answer the question that I’ve been asked and I know I will be asked again,...
Read MoreOne month out and ramblings.
Rachel Koltsov
2017-05-27
When I started packing for my trip to Ecuador, I fully intended to return to New York City. So whenever I faced any difficulty, or any discomfort or homesickness, I would tell myself “Ok, X more months until I’m home.”. And that helped me, because I could look forward to being surrounded by familiarity when...
Read More7 Days of Gratitude: Day #1.
Fernanda Savaris Nunes
2017-05-27
This is a capstone about my 7 months in Senegal and the things I’m the most grateful for. For 7 days, starting today, I will post a reflection about something important for me from this experience. I hope you enjoy it. DAY #1: Meditation As this is about my stay in Senegal, I...
Read MoreTypical Ecuadorian food
Tejas Ramdas Renuse
2017-05-25
For one my last blogs I would like to show you the prize presentation about the typical Ecuadorian food. https://prezi.com/tabptnbaql-c/edit/#2_30863873
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BEAUTIFUL ARCHITECTURE OF CHURCHES IN CUENCA
Tejas Ramdas Renuse
2017-05-25
One of the things I am really fascinated about is architecture. I just love to admire old building and churches. So I was very lucky indeed that I was placed in a very old city which was/ is known for its beautiful architecture. Cuenca is very famous for the beautiful churches and very touristy city....
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Artisan Markets
Tejas Ramdas Renuse
2017-05-23
One of the most popular things which are sold in typical markets in Ecuador are the artisan products. These products are very famous and colorful.Artisan Markets are definitely attracted by the tourist. By making artisan products the families in Ecuador cover their living expenses. Here is a list of some typical goods. For example, Hammock,...
Read MoreAnglais (written March 2017)
Dora Lee
2017-05-23
The main reason I wanted to participate in Global Citizen Year was for the hands-on work experience that I would get through my apprenticeships. Therefore, I spent several days scanning the information about each country’s apprenticeship options. Seeing that India only had English teaching apprenticeships automatically made it my last choice for placement....
Read MoreComing Home, Remembering Ecuador
Lily Jorrick
2017-05-23
From time to time, Ecuador makes itself present in me, even here at home. It’s the way that I sometimes accidentally greet random people on the street, the way I almost forget to leave tips at restaurants, the way I find myself eavesdropping whenever I hear Spanish being spoken, the way I get so excited...
Read MoreTo feel or not to feel – normalizing discomfort
Karina Lisboa Båsund
2017-05-22
*This blogpost is based on the speak-up I did during re-entry training. Before I went to Senegal, I was prepared to embrace the culture and keep an open mind. I didn’t intend to judge nor criticize that which I didn’t know yet. So I arrived in Senegal all excited and ready to experience 'something new'....
Read More31,557,600 Seconds & Counting
Kayla Sherald
2017-05-21
On this very day last year. I never truly understood why people would say such things. Sure, it was this day last year but in its spontaneity; it wasn’t. 365 (366(?)) days ago a baby could have been born, a disaster could have occurred, a person may have been lost. And sure, though the same...
Read MoreA Video From My Time In The Galapagos
Maria Mirza
2017-05-20
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