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Posts by Tess Romanski

Finding Family in Unexpected Places
When I found out I was accepted to the AIF Clinton Fellowship last year, I […]

Cooking Southern Indian Food in Iowa
*Warning- this post may make you hungry* One of my favorite things about my time […]

The Sweeter Side of Life: Jaggery Production in Tamil Nadu
Serving in South India, I was warned constantly about the relentless summer heat. Because my […]

Savings Seeds, Saving the Planet
As an unabashed garden enthusiast, I am extremely passionate about topics that are not exactly […]

The Challenge of College Admissions in Rural India
Going into the AIF Clinton Fellowship, I knew that many of my preconceived notions would […]

The Case for Mulch: Growing in Understanding New Perspectives
Mulch. It’s probably not the most exciting topic of conversation, and most people don’t spend […]

Community Building during Diwali: Hospitality and Kindness in South India
When I originally decided that I would both live and work on-site at my host […]

Feet on Fire: My Life in the Garden
Out of all the surprises that have come with my first month of service in […]