Fellowship, Traveling: Where the Dream Has Not Yet Reached

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Where the Dream Has Not Yet Reached

Last week India celebrated Republic Day in celebration of its democratic constitution coming into force in 1950. As both a celebration of this day and a social critique, a group of filmmakers pieced together images from India's history set to a narrator reading a powerful "Ode to India." While this country has made incredible progress over the last 75 years, there are still many places where the dream has not yet reached. That's all I will say, as the video portrays this better than I ever could. Disclaimer: there are some disturbing images shown that may not be appropriate for all viewers.

The Midnight Hour - An Ode to India from Mandala Motion Pictures on Vimeo.

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Welcome!

The word "fellowship" has two important meanings for me. First, it refers to when someone is supported by an academic institution to pursue a period of research and learning. This is certainly one part of what the next year will be like for me.

I have received a selective award from Vanderbilt University called the Keegan Traveling Fellowship, which will allow me to spend the next year on six different continents, in over fifteen countries. I will use this opportunity to visit and volunteer with aftercare facilities around the world for women who have been rescued from the sex trafficking trade or from situations of gender-based violence.

Certainly, I couldn't be more grateful for this incredible opportunity. However, this blog serves, to me, as a representation of a more significant meaning of the word fellowship: a group of individuals who share an important interest. I believe that the solution to gender-based violence begins with awareness - everyone should share an interest in this fight. I look forward to how, perhaps, my experiences can extend beyond my own personal growth because of this blog.

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Finally, and most importantly, I could never face a year like this alone, so all of you form a vital fellowship around me - providing what I will need to face the challenges of a year abroad. Because of this, I hope you all fee free to comment on posts and use the contact form to send questions and encouragement.

Thank you so much for your support! I look forward to sharing in this "Fellowship, Traveling" with all of you.