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Personal Reflection

To be completely honest, I have yet to fully process this trip and everything that it meant to me and the people I was able to build relationships with. I feel like it will take me a lot longer until I can think back and identify clearly what parts were the best, where I experiencedContinue reading “Personal Reflection”

Kolkata

Although Kolkata was the last stop on our trip, this doesn’t mean that it was any less of an experience compared to the other 3 destinations. While walking through the streets our first night in the city, I made a side comment to my professor, saying, “This is the most raw experience we’ve had thusContinue reading “Kolkata”

Darjeeling – Nepal

I truly grasped the full extent of my blessings to have put me on this trip in Darjeeling. India was truly something beautiful in the mountains. It was in the Makaibari village that we did our homestays, and I am at a loss of words for how this part of the trip exceeded my expectations.Continue reading “Darjeeling – Nepal”

Hyderabad

Hyderabad was a unique place where we saw and experienced hospitality, love, and sights fit for kings and queens. During our stay we were housed at Immanuel University, which is one of Spring Arbor’s international sister schools. Immanuel University showed us a new definition of family and hospitality, as they were both our guides, andContinue reading “Hyderabad”

Mumbai

Where there is love there is life. — Mahatma Ghandi Mumbai was the first stop on my trip across India. In particular, this was one of my more favoured spots on the trip. While in Mumbai, we were given a very immediate culture shock. There were many differences that were immediately apparent. Communication became theContinue reading “Mumbai”

Svaagat he (Welcome)

Hello everyone! My name is Addison Clarke, and welcome to my blog about my trip to India this past January, 2020. Being a student at Spring Arbor University, it is a requirement of everyone who attends the school to go on a 3 week Cross-Cultural trip to a different country outside of the United States.Continue reading “Svaagat he (Welcome)”