Back to Basics

So Nanu and I arrived safely back in the U.S. a few days ago. It was an interesting journey, we spoke of Pakistan's independence along the way, and Nanu told me about her memories of the day 60 years ago. I thought of my experiences along the way. The last few days were really heart-wrenching, bidding farewell to my colleagues, getting lots of presents, going to their houses. We grew close, and this bond is something I will hold close to me. I was so exhausted after returning that I spent the first few days back sleeping.

The work of the Mahatma Gandhi Fellowship in the MDG work was publicized in some Bangla newspapers! I posted the links below:

http://www.jaijaidin.com/archive/2007-08-12/details.php?nid=26157

http://thedailystar.net/2007/08/12/d70812071084.htm

This upcoming year, as I work on my MDG thesis, I will be honing in more on my findings, enhancing them with academic research. I am eager to delve more into this topic academically. More than anything, what I learned this summer is that the work that is being done on the local level in Bangladesh is amazing, and that I can help. I can do this, I have a role in this, and I believe I can do it well. :) I made memories that will last a lifetime, and I am so elated at what this summer has been. I start my senior year with a fresh perspective, a desire to actualize what I have learned, and a mind open to what can be done. :) This will be good, I feel....