In this Field Note, I talk about how the environment in Soc Trang affects people's lives. I will also discuss how the different ways people live intersect with this environment.
We were all kids at one point, but the experiences of kids in different countries can be different and similar in interesting ways. I recently asked a group of Chinese students about their lives.
South Korea in general is mountainous and volcanic Jeju Island is no different. Designated a biosphere resereve and made up of forests, grasslands and water, Jeju is a wild and beautiful place.
Across the globe, kids share similarities. They are curious, active and continuously learning. However, the culture they are surrounded by shapes them as well.
Pupusas aren't just the amazingly delicious national food of El Salvador. They represent friendship, warmth and love amongs friends and even strangers in El Salvador.
Uruguay has abundant farmland in the interior and beautiful beaches in the south. The hot summers can be a challenge, however. And the beaches aren't all saltwater, even though they appear to be!
Do you think a city's culture and people are shaped by their environment? After living four months in Madrid, I can answer that question with 100% certainty. Let me show you how this is!
