International Exchange

Study Abroad in Aotearoa New Zealand

  • Studied Development Studies & Cultural Anthropology at Massey University
  • Volunteered with Massey Student Wildlife and Conservation Club (MSWCC)
  • Visited Wellington & Auckland
Drum and dance lesson with Garifuna community in Belize

Global Journeys in Belize

  • Global Journeys is the interdisciplinary foundation of Agnes Scott’s global learning curriculum, introducing students to the global patterns and systems through a semester long course addressing globalisation, identity, colonialism, and the ethics of travel, and a week-long, faculty-led immersion experience
  • Collaborated asynchronously with students of Galen University to research deforestation in post-colonial settings and presented findings in Belize
  • Created blog reflecting on experience teachings from the course and cultural immersion experience abroad

Growing Up in Dominica

  • Developing an early and intimate understanding of how global forces, from colonial history to climate vulnerability, shape the lived realities of developing states and their communities
  • Maintained an active role in the Atkinson Village Council, participating in monthly meetings addressing educational access, infrastructure development, and resource equity
  • Shaped my commitment to community resilience, cross-cultural communication, and representation