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Thursday, February 27th, 2014

All of her six children were killed

BY SU JIN NAMFeb 12One thing was immediately noticeable as I stepped off of the plane: the smell of smoke, hanging thickly in the air. Later, I would discover that it was the smell of burnt trash, but at that time, my only thought was, “Finally. Rwanda.”I found out about the Investigative Journalism Adventure to Rwanda last summer and immediately committed… [Read Full Article]
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Monday, February 24th, 2014

Student Reflections on Rwanda

Bubbles!This trip changed my life because now I view the world differently.  I experienced history first hand in a rare and exciting way.  I'll never forget the people I met and the stories they told.  The things the Rwandan people went through were horrific and should never happen to another country.  Seeing the bodies of the victims made my skin… [Read Full Article]
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Monday, February 24th, 2014

Francis Parker - Vietnam 2014

Day 12: There and Back AgainThe last two weeks have, undoubtedly, been a life-changing experience for every Francis Parker student in this group. Not only have we broadened our horizons culturally, but we also have grown as individuals and gained a better global understanding as well as understanding of self.When our group arrived in Vietnam we all had our expectations… [Read Full Article]
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Friday, February 21th, 2014

Francis Parker - Vietnam 2014

Day 11: Saigon and EnvironsReconciliation is a complicated yet necessary part of humanity.  Being able to let go of the past and stay focused on the future makes living in the present easier and more enjoyable.  It is often a challenge for people to move on, especially when it comes to war.  Today we had the privilege of witnessing the… [Read Full Article]
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Friday, February 21th, 2014

Francis Parker - Vietnam 2014

Day 10:  Saigon Our first full day in Saigon came and went like the speeding motorbikes that surround us. In the midst of great economic development, rapid industrialization and a global outlook, we discovered flourishing religious sites as well as efforts to redefine violence from the recent past.         After an early breakfast, we journeyed to the Cathedral of Notre… [Read Full Article]
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