The following article is part of a series dedicated towards celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month. Bianca Henao, 131 TESS “Where are you from?” “America.” “Really? Where are your parents from?” “My dad […]
Mi Casa, Es Tu Casa
Pequeños Momentos con Grandes Recuerdos (Little Moments with Big Memories)
The following article is part of a series dedicated towards celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month. By Yaneth “Janet” Peña, 130 YinD I was given the task of writing a story in Spanish […]
Funky Town
Caitlin Navratil, 131 YinD When adversity is external, I think it’s easier to handle. When it’s a bad storm, a too-friendly community member, a miscommunication, gecko poop all over my home, or… […]
My Love in the Peace Corps
Daylisha Reid, 130 YinD A few months ago, I was thinking of a clever Sticky Rice Magazine theme and it dawned on me: “Finding Love in The Peace Corps.” Many people in our […]
On Solitude
Eric Mills, TESS 130 I could not see the moon, though it paced crossed the sky, But I knew it was bright, and I knew it was high. Through the holes in […]
An Ode to the Host Family that Loved Me
Caitlin Navratil, 131 YinD I wrote and re-wrote this post three different times. The first time, it was too wordy – more like a memoir, not an ode. The second time, it […]
Tears All Over the World
Theresa Kozelka, 129 YinD I have never considered myself much of a “crier.” Although my friends who studied abroad with me might disagree after helping me through my first long-distance relationship. However, […]
Meghan’s Visit
Kayla McCabe, 129 YinD “We look alike but that’s about where the similarities stop” is how I’ve been describing my older sister, Meghan, for as long as I can remember. All of […]
Me and My Clouds
Poonam Benakatti, 130 YinD If I must carry this feeling around for the length of my life, then I’m not sure I could do it. There is a cluster of clouds that […]
Home Is Whenever I’m With You
Carly Allard, 129 YinD Not long ago, one of my students asked me about the difference between “house” and “home”. I realized it was a completely valid question and an obvious source […]
Family Near and Far
Theresa Kozelka, 129 YinD In September, I was lucky enough to have one of my best friends travel halfway across the world to visit my new home. We spent ten days exploring […]
Peace Corps Thailand Gratitude Video
Peer Support and Diversity Committee (PSDN), Groups 128 & 129 Thank you to everyone who shared a gratitude video with PSDN this month. It is our hope that watching these videos each […]
Home Is [insert cheesy but true cliché here]: Thoughts on Visiting Home During Service
Erin Hardin, 128 YinD I was fortunate enough to visit my home in the states this past April! After three airports, just as many planes, 18 hours of air time and another […]
A Very PCV Thanksgiving
Caitlin Denton, 128 YinD “Turkey coming through, watch out!! Hand in your turkey money next door.” “Can I borrow your pot and pan (singular) both of ours are already being used and […]
665 days, 16 hours, 16 minutes, and 16 seconds
Alex Khan, 127 YinD “There’s a thin line between love and hate.” You may have heard of the song. Back in the day these lyrics didn’t have much meaning, but boy, would […]
