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Back in 2012, I found myself in rural Uganda, visiting a series of schools in different communities that were coping with a variety of challenges. This was my second stint in Uganda, having previously been in the country researching the arrival of big oil. This time, I was there checking out different communities, specifically visiting…
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When the Water is Contaminated: Glass Half-Full or Half Empty?
-Erica Altomare, Insight Staff I don’t know if I’m the only one thinking this, but lately watching the news or reading the paper is more shocking and upsetting than usual. Our last blog post probably didn’t help. If you read it, perhaps you were thinking, ‘Okay, I get it. Voluntourism trips abroad may not be…
Why Good Intentions Aren’t Enough
Back in 2012, I found myself in rural Uganda, visiting a series of schools in different communities that were coping with a variety of challenges. This was my second stint in Uganda, having previously been in the country researching the arrival of big oil. This time, I was there checking out different communities, specifically visiting…
Why All Students Should Travel Abroad
Just 5 years ago I’d never left North America and the idea of travelling the world was just a dream. Now I’ve traveled around the globe to over 40 countries (across 6 continents) and I’d like to tell you why. Do you know what you want to do for the rest of your life? Do you feel fully…
Day 10: Driving to Kigali, Rwanda
Today we said goodbye to Uganda and headed into Rwanda! Although Uganda was amazing, it was interesting to see the immediate differences between the two countries as we crossed the border. The first thing I noticed was the cleanliness. Rwanda has extremely strict laws surrounding public aesthetics. For example, here, plastic bags are banned to…