CGST 205

Firsthand insights into other cultures present insights into the world as a whole. Second Meeting. 10-18-2024. Something we focused on during our second meeting was the division of groups within different countries. Before this meeting, it was a given to me that not everyone of the same nationality sees eye to eye or even likes …

A word of advice in preparation for studying abroad. Jessica, I’m so excited for you to go to Nairobi! Come to think of it, I don’t actually know anyone else who speaks Swahili. I hope your language skills really develop over your time abroad. I’ve had friends who say it helps them immensely. Now, it’ll …

The guiro as a cross-generational community-builder. The guiro is a traditional Puerto Rican instrument made out of a hollowed-out gourd with notches carved into the side of it. Using some sort of stick, brush, or other scraper, a sort of cha-cha-cha noise is easily made that sounds right in any song. It’s important to me …