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Love at First Sight in Paris

Love at First Sight in Paris
By on November 21, 2011

When looking ahead to my semester abroad in Paris, I had planned to take advantage of all that the French culture has to offer – the history, the language, the fashion, the food, and, of course, the romance.

Acclimating to Male Advances in Kenya

Acclimating to Male Advances in Kenya
By on October 10, 2011

If you ever venture outside Kenya’s major cities, you will probably find yourself the object of much (mostly unwanted) male attention. I would walk down the street to choruses of “Mzungu, come greet me! I love the way you are!” and even a proposal or two

Learning a Language of Love in Nicaragua

Learning a Language of Love in Nicaragua
By on August 14, 2011

Out of place: That’s how I felt when I first got to Nicaragua. In Nicaragua the people looked at me differently. At the beach a little girl told me I was ugly because my hair was blonde. A little boy at the school in La Ceiba pointed out the differences in our skin colors.

Fighting Stigma with Love

Fighting Stigma with Love
By on February 8, 2011

Before I arrived in the country most affected by HIV and AIDS, I realized that I would not be able to prepare for what I would find in South Africa. The stigmas that surround HIV and AIDS are still as damaging and devastating as the disease itself. Few people were willing to speak about it because so many had such close ties to it

Finding Real Love in Paris

Finding Real Love in Paris
By on January 25, 2011

Paris is known as the City of Lights, but also, the City of Love. Finding real love in Paris is hard because most men are looking only for a one-night stand. I hope this post inspires you to find your love in Paris!