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August 21, 2017
My research wasn't all movie-watching and scouring old articles from the 70s and the 90s: I made it interactive through re-acquainting myself with the martial arts, specifically kung fu.
July 21, 2017
I really had no idea that I would amass so much information that I could talk for hours about everything I've learned, but I did! I'm looking forward to coming back to Oberlin next summer to continue doing research.
May 16, 2015
In which I cover how I went about researching, writing, and sharing my capstone.
April 11, 2015
What is the most memorable course you took at Oberlin? Why was it so amazing? If you could teach a course, how would you do it?
April 5, 2015
As I dig deeper into my honors research, I find myself wanting less to do with evidence and numbers and longing more for storytelling, emotion and authenticity in the way I write about my subject, the country of Rwanda.
February 3, 2015
For my first Winter Term I wanted to conduct research in economic history, my primary academic interest.
October 5, 2014
Gather around, everyone, it's story time. Uncle Simba has a confession to make.
July 15, 2014
Tupac once said, "I'm a reflection of the community," and this is how I apply that mentality to my Mellon research.
July 3, 2014
So here's a bit about undergraduate research at Oberlin, some personal thoughts and some new directions for my own personal, community-engaged research.
June 4, 2014
Diving for more Mellons?? Here's more updates on research at Oberlin and all the wonderful ways it can evolve.
February 22, 2014
Research at Oberlin is a truly unique opportunity and starts with our own personal journey. Well, here goes mine. Let's go on a Mellon Dive.
January 7, 2014
Winter Term swept me up in a snowstorm and transported me down South. Now that I am here in New Orleans I have all these cool things to do, like...