All of a sudden, three months in Mali are coming to a close. In some ways, I’m leaving with my project still in its beginning stages. We are far from adding a new product to the catalog. But at the same time, it is rewarding to know that I was able to drive a project f…
Dimensions
Being at a college that kept me academically occupied at more or less every hour of the day, I had to focus my attention towards limited aspects of my personality and interests. I tried to balance academics with other hobbies and passions, but many things took a back s…
Little By Little
Websites, job descriptions, interviews, and personal testimonials are never enough to help you understand exactly what it will feel like, day-to-day, to live and breathe within an organization. The only way I’ve ever really known if I love a type of work is to give it…
Coming Around Slowly
It’s not my nature to fall in love with things quickly. As I reflect, my opinions grow and take root, but upfront, I sometimes find it hard to know how I’m feeling. I don’t visit places and know immediately that I’ve found my new favorite place on earth, and I never ha…