Life Skills Day, Every Day
In the late morning of November 20th, 2018, 34 parents and teachers from throughout Bangalore […]
Foregrounding Adversity: Dissecting ‘Pathos,’ a Mode of Persuasion
Recently, while browsing the internet on my cell phone I was met with an advertisement. […]
“Chai, Anyone?” Exploring Workplace Culture in India
It’s been a little more than four months since I’ve been in India as an […]
“A Recipe to Thrive:” How the Shared Ownership of Stories Changes the Script of Adversity
“Package for you, Christopher, sir.” I look up from my work station. Hovering before me […]
The Power of a Single Word: Passion
The movie credits start rolling as tears fall down my cheeks. I am feeling sad, […]
It’s Actually Us Who are the Ones with the Disability”
Tsering’s Fellowship is made possible by the Rural India Supporting Trust. “It’s actually us who […]
The Doctor Will See You (Literally Right) Now
In India, I’ve gotten used to certain things happening slowly. “Quick trips” to the grocery […]
Tale of Aspirations – Past, Present and Future
Before starting the AIF Clinton Fellowship, I had the opportunity to visit a village in […]
Service from Local to Global
Before joining the AIF Fellowship, I completed a year of AmeriCorps service at a family […]
Jealousy
I anticipated many emotions during my final week in Bangalore: sadness, relief, uncertainty, and nostalgia. […]