So much has happened in such a short amount of time! I'd love to share some of my reflections on how I have grown during the six weeks of our virtual exchange.
Thank you for joining me on my journey in India! I have met wonderful people, eaten delicious food, seen beautiful sights and learned more than I could have ever imagined!
Moti Dungri Temple is a well-known Hindu temple in Jaipur dedicated to Lord Ganesh. This week I visited the temple and learned about several of the traditions that take place there. Come take a look!
Families in Minas Gerais have a Sunday tradition I never encountered in São Paulo. Let's learn about the origins of frango caipira (frahn-goo kai-pee-rah), or "country-style chicken."
I went to a Festa Juninaparty with my colleagues to celebrate and dance! During this time of the year, there are specific ways to dress, foods to eat, and styles of dance to try.
Mate (pronounced mah-teh) is the national beverage of Argentina. It is made by steeping leaves of yerba mate in hot water. Mate contains caffeine, and people here commonly drink it in the afternoon.