I can’t help it. It’s who I am. It’s how I make sense of the world around me—I create acronyms. So, for this blog post, I’m using one for the word SPICY because my experience in India was profoundly SPICY! Continue reading →

January 16, 2024 The end of the trip was approaching, and we were all excited for our final sightseeing day. The morning started very cold, around 50 degrees. We all wore warm outfits and hopped onto the bus to begin Continue reading →

January 10, 2024 When you walk a neighborhood or a community, the stories of the people and the land emerge, giving you a way to connect, find roots, and stay grounded. Such was the experience of visiting the low-fee-paying Jaffrey Continue reading →

January 9, 2024 Mesmerized by our first two nights in India, we awoke slightly earlier than usual, yet most certainly eager to experience India’s primary education. The trip took us to a different side of Mumbai–a more centered but representative Continue reading →

Day 1: Landing in India! January 07, 2024 On January 7th, our group trickled into the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), getting to know one another via breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Our group of Master’s and Ph.D. students enjoyed Continue reading →