My Journey at Wesleyan University
My Journey at Wesleyan University
March 10, 2023 As a little girl, I was immersed in the world of agronomy and natural sciences. Working and living on my family’s farm in Poland each summer gave me a real insight into what it takes to harvest and plant crops. With hard labor and ideal environmental conditions, any vegetation can thrive, but climate change and inadequate resource …
March 15, 2025 The first month of my study abroad experience in Brazil was marked by silence and isolation. Although I was beyond excited to go, my timidness held me back, and the overwhelming cultural differences left me feeling out of place and detached. Every day felt like a challenge. I was navigating a new language, a new routine, and …
This piece in Italian is a personal reflection on identity, faith, and migration, told through the imagined question: Who would I have been if I had been born somewhere else? It traces my family’s journey across three countries, Poland, Israel, and the United States, and explores how each place, and under each “sun,” brought different forms of hope and hardship. …
This piece in Italian reflects on my personal relationship with language and how different languages have shaped who I am. From growing up speaking only Polish as a child in Chicago, to the difficult transition into English, and later discovering joy and connection through Italian and Portuguese, each language carries a unique emotional weight. Some remind me of family and …
This reflection recounts my first day in Salvador, Brazil, a city full of culture, warmth, and unforgettable energy. From the early morning departure and long flight with friends to exploring the beaches of Rio Vermelho and trying local foods like acarajé and tapioca, every moment felt rich with new experiences. The food, music, and spirit of the city left a …
