By Libby Nashwinter In the midst of our daily routines at home, we far too often fall into the trap of being too comfortable. We are too comfortable with the amount of knowledge we have, which allows us to pass by opportunities to learn more about ourselves, the world, and, most importantly, our place in … Continue reading 8 March 2017
By Alice Johnson What is change? When we think of change we automatically resort to our visual sense when, in reality, change can be demonstrated in many different ways. On the flight to the Andaman Islands from Delhi, I slept the whole time, so thinking about change was nothing my mind was pondering. Stepping off … Continue reading Change
By Evan Pausic I traveled to Agora with a story in heart and mind set out on an oath of discovery of places. Last week, I sat with an old man, fathers, grandfathers, farmers, brothers, young women, wives, students, young kids, mothers, and even a baby. Suman was my lingual and, more importantly, my emotional … Continue reading Agora
By Andrew Antwi You see the grey brown crowded and unpaved roads I see a puzzle You are disgusted by the trash all around I see a splash of rainbow You sneeze passing by the spices I taste hand-picked herbs ground by a mother's touch, sprinkled on a farmer's choice You see thousands of tangled … Continue reading Beauty in the Madness—A Reflection of Delhi
By Margaret Wilson As I entered the fence of A.N.E.T., researchers immediately welcomed me and the rest of Christchurch students and faculty on the trip. With excitement and passion for their jobs, we were entered into a journey that would teach us about the environment on the islands and how it affects the people who … Continue reading Live What You Love
By Jack Newton little fish slipped between my fingers their eyes marbles under water and their fins knives of paper sunbeams danced upon my wrists and set joyful bonfires all along the skin coral antlers pricked my feet their ridges like tiny backs nipping at the unprotected flesh There is no minimum size to these … Continue reading catch and release
By Kathryn James opportunities— As I sit here with Rosie one hour before everyone is awake, I look into the Himalayas, reminding myself that every time my mind wanders I should be in the moment. Forgetting that time, missing certain foods, and thinking about what friends are doing at home all contribute to me not … Continue reading From Kathryn’s Journal
By Kwaku Arthur Dear Agora, I say namaste To your irreplaceable scenery To the welcoming taste of tea To chacha-ji and Pana-ji And terraces as far as my eyes can see To the ever-so majestic mountains Scraping the sky An extension from where I currently lie To the power which links your people to the … Continue reading A Letter to Agora
Today we spent the day with PhD candidates who have dedicated their lives to flora and fauna both invasive and endemic to the Andaman Islands. We traversed the jungle, climbing up and down impossibly thick-rooted trees and ledges; we learned the sleeping patterns of lizards; we spotted geckos as vibrant green as the tops of … Continue reading This Place
I'll keep this brief because we are about to feast on chicken tikka and fish: The Andaman Islands are beautiful—well, that's an understatement. To be honest, you should probably feel a twinge of jealousy right now. Or, maybe you should choose to take the higher road and feel happy for your intrepid travelers. They're certainly … Continue reading Wow
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