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Continue reading →: All About the Penn Museum!
Over the past year and a half, the Penn Museum has become my second home! I have been involved with the museum in various ways, and I have enjoyed each and every single one. The museum has incredible artifacts and galleries. I love wandering around the museum with campers or…
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Continue reading →: Cultural Competency in Mental Health: Lessons from Remote Communities
Recently, I took a summer course at Brown University in Providence. I had a great time and absolutely loved my course. I studied Multicultural Psychology and found it fascinating to learn more about multicultural research, biases, and related topics. At the end of the course, we had the opportunity to…
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Continue reading →: Culture 4 Kids Book Recommendations!
Through my non-profit, Culture 4 Kids, I have found some incredible books. I love finding books that relate to our programs, and without Culture 4 Kids, I would have never come across these books. Below are three of my favorite books that I have found that correspond with our programs.…
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Continue reading →: The Beauty of a City on Water: Venice, Italy
In Venice, streets are made of water, doorsteps open onto canals, and the rhythm of daily life flows with the tides—making the city feel more like a dream than a destination. When I explain the city to children at Culture 4 Kids programs, they don’t believe it is real. “A…
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Continue reading →: Exploring Architecture: Stories Behind Chateaus and Mosques
Recently, I traveled to France and learned so much about the unique building styles throughout the country and their deeper meaning. This inspired me to take a deeper look at architecture around the world and the stories it can tell about the time it was created. Architecture isn’t just about…
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Continue reading →: Must-See Architectural Marvels Around the Globe
A few months ago, I shared about the amazing UNESCO organization and its work in highlighting World Heritage Sites around the world. At that time, I wrote about some of the sites I’ve already visited. Today, I want to share a different list—places I hope to visit one day. Each…
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Continue reading →: Amsterdam: A Blend of Tradition and Modernity
With its tilted houses, endless bicycles, and lively streets, Amsterdam feels at once historic and modern. Amsterdam has often been called the “Venice of the North,” but it has a character all its own. Where Venice dazzles with its ornate palaces and history of empire, Amsterdam tells a different story:…
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Continue reading →: Exploring Global Dance Styles: Hula, Irish, and Flamenco
I have been dancing since I was three years old, and it has become one of my greatest passions. Dance is not only a creative outlet for me but also a source of joy and expression. I train in jazz, tap, ballet, pointe, lyrical, and several other styles, each of…
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Continue reading →: Caring for Conservation
This past weekend, I had the privilege of attending a Penn Museum Teen Event, Hands-on History: Caring for Conservation. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and loved talking to the conservationists. We met the conservation team and listened to a presentation about threats to conservation. Then, we had the opportunity to…
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Continue reading →: A Copper Pot Full of Family History and Traditions
Below, you can find a link to view a video I made all about the unique history behind copper pots that have been in my family for generations. It was so interesting learning more about my family and their special history. Happy viewing! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xOnIm5NWvhH9NzJHY0ESrOm2YVe6kl9C/view?usp=gmail
“People without the knowledge of their past, history, origins, and culture is like a tree without roots” – Marcus Garvey
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