Notes from Abroad
Gaza in my backyard: Oakland’s ignored violence
Jessica A. Burns thinks of how much Oakland has in common with certain parts of Israel as children in Oakland also walk in fear of being shot.
Updated on February 3, 2012
“Ganbare Fukushima, Ganbare Nihon”: Golden Week signals springtime in Japan
Christina Macias is experiencing Golden Week of springtime though things may still seem less “golden” for the people in Japan.
Updated on May 6, 2011
New beginnings in Tokyo during Hanami Matsuri season
As the Mills school year draws to a close, Christina Macias’ at Sophia University in Tokyo is just beginning.
Updated on April 22, 2011
Notes from Abroad: Stuck In The Middle
It’s only her mid-semester in Mexico and Terra Mikalson never thought she’d get “used to it.”
Updated on March 9, 2011
Letter from abroad: S/pace of Life
Terra Mikalson reflects on the brightly vibrant town of Guanajuato, Mexico and how excited she was just to see gay people again.
Updated on February 24, 2011
Letter From Abroad: Salsa Lessons
After a week of beginner lessons at El Bar, the rhythm of salsa runs through Terra Mikalson’s head constantly and she lets it consume her fully.
Updated on February 4, 2011
Letters from Abroad: If you don’t have health
Being sick yet again has made Terra Mikalson think about taking better care of herself and, concomitantly, what she wants to do with her time in Guanajuato, México
Updated on January 25, 2011