When people hear about my experiences in Ethiopia, they often assume that I only carry good memories. They see my love for Ethiopian coffee, my deep academic research, and my long-standing relationships with the people there. But life is never just a collection of beautiful moments—there are difficult ones, too. And Ethiopia, like anywhere else…… Continue reading A Moment That Didn’t Take Ethiopia Away from Me
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A Journey Back in Time: Revisiting a 14-Year-Old Peace Corps Memory
Yesterday, I came across an article written by a former Peace Corps volunteer who was stationed in Ethiopia. The piece, written 14 years ago, unexpectedly included a photo of my younger self along with my name, which completely surprised me. Back when I was pursuing my PhD in the UK, I conducted fieldwork in the…… Continue reading A Journey Back in Time: Revisiting a 14-Year-Old Peace Corps Memory
