Why keep trying?

Why keep trying?

While reading the article titled “For African Asylum-Seekers, a Treacherous Journey Is Only the Beginning” I was grieved by the lack of consideration and care…

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Empathy or Negligence?

Empathy or Negligence?

Although many times we do not realize, there are many injustices in the world. Since we live in a first world country, the majority of…

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Generosity?

Generosity?

One quote from the first article, Hot Spots: What They Mean, really struck me. It reads, “Contrary to what is generally thought, and in spite of the…

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Ignoring the Problem

Ignoring the Problem

After reading this week’s articles I feel as if I have a better sense of how complex the refugee/migrant crisis is. What is most surprising…

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"Human" Rights

“Human” Rights

The readings and our class discussion brought about many questions about human rights. In a development studies class I took, we discussed what type of “human”…

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Thoughts on UNHCR Interviews

Thoughts on UNHCR Interviews

Last week’s discussion and the reading for this week made me think very critically of the process a migrant must go through in hopes of…

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Mental Health and Empathy

Mental Health and Empathy

Reflecting upon our past class discussion and this week’s readings, I have gained newfound insight on the power of vulnerability and how this can influence…

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The Crossing

The Crossing

Blog Post 1 Reading “The Crossing” reminded me and forced me to remember the stark, permanent hell that many human beings live in. Everyone has…

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The Hidden “Crises”

The Hidden “Crises”

After reading these three articles, an unfortunate reality that has upset me for a while now exists as an underlying topic that spans each one….

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Truths Versus Common Perceptions

Truths Versus Common Perceptions

Bambino’s story reminds me if the extreme lack of participation global citizens take in order to work towards remedying situations such as this one. There…

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