November 4, 2012
by Esty Maitre
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The last three weeks have been a whirlwind–at times it literally was thanks to Sandy! There were multiple exciting moments (i.e. me finding out that I am going back to GHANA!!!!…stay tuned) that I could have written about; but, none … Continue reading
October 6, 2012
by Esty Maitre
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I wrote a blog post that would capture how heavy I have been feeling this past week about being an English speaking Haitian-American woman who grew up in a bilingual house. Then, I deleted it all. As I re-read … Continue reading
September 30, 2012
by Esty Maitre
Comments Off on One of Many Firsts at Bryn Mawr!!! Miguel’s Concert!!
Thursday night (09/27) I went to my first concert EVER (bummer that it was a school night)! And what a success it was! I am still on cloud nine! Have YOU ever met the artist on the same night? I … Continue reading
September 30, 2012
by Esty Maitre
Comments Off on Visuals of My Saturday with the 360: Women in Walled Communities (Part II)
Here are the photos from the Eastern State Penitentiary (ESP) from that same Saturday trip. This was my second time visiting, but, unlike my first visit, this one seemed more real and much heavier emotionally. I used to think that … Continue reading
September 26, 2012
by Esty Maitre
Comments Off on Visuals of My Saturday with the 360: Women in Walled Communities (Part I)
On Saturday, my 360 and I went on a mural arts tour of Philly and, later, toured the Eastern State Penitentiary. It was a tangible experience that definitely gave more life to conversations we had about the prison history and … Continue reading
September 18, 2012
by Esty Maitre
Comments Off on Reflection on My Stormy Day
It’s funny how the weather can set the precedent for an entire day. From inside my dorm looking out, the sky is a heavy gray, tree branches are bending from the wind and raindrops are violently pelting my window pane. … Continue reading
September 16, 2012
by Esty Maitre
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Friday, I had the pleasure of seeing the Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble as part of the Bryn Mawr College Performing Arts Series. Getting in was pretty stressful. Tickets to see the show had run out and my entire fun for … Continue reading
September 12, 2012
by Esty Maitre
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Over the past few days, I have had quite a few inside laughs because every time I tell someone I am living in Brecon for a second year by choice, the person I am speaking with at the time goes, “O.O!” … Continue reading
September 4, 2012
by Esty Maitre
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Today was the start of the 360 course cluster I am taking this semester! For those who do not know, the 360 program is a relatively new program that allows Bryn Mawr and Haverford students to take 3 interdisciplinary courses … Continue reading
September 2, 2012
by Esty Maitre
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Person asking at least one of these questions: “Do you like Bryn Mawr? You must love Bryn Mawr, right? Are you excited to go back?” Me: O.O Awkward silence. “Yeah…” As a 19 year old, first generation college student, I … Continue reading