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Riya

Ayurveda and Western Medicine in Nepal

Published 08/19/2025 in Scholar Travel Stipend
Written by Riya Singh | 08/19/2025

Nepal is a country rich in cultural and medicinal traditions, marked by deep intersectionality across ways of life, religious practices, and geographical settings. Renowned for its spiritual and cultural depth, Nepal offers a compelling backdrop to examine the intersection of traditional and modern healthcare systems. Among its most enduring medical traditions is Ayurveda, a holistic healing system with roots in the Indian subcontinent that has been deeply embedded in Nepalese healthcare for centuries.

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Hansub

Exploring the Sinosphere and Beyond - Understanding the Tides of Cultural Interchange Through my Travels in East Asia

Published 08/19/2025 in Scholar Travel Stipend
Written by Hansub Kim | 08/19/2025

From March 14 to April 1st, I embarked on a long journey to Korea and China to understand the complex relationship between the two countries from a social and linguistic perspective. Through this trip, I learned an extraordinary amount not only about the historical relationships of these two countries, but how their divergence has spawned some of the most iconic cultural products in the modern day.

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Morocco

Staged Realities and Symbolic Infrastructures: A Visual Reflection on Development and Representation in Southern Morocco

Published 08/19/2025 in Scholar Travel Stipend
Written by Ayan Rahman | 08/19/2025

Towards the end of May, I traveled to Marrakech, and, from there, to the edge of the Zagora Desert on a guided tour offered to tourists from all over the world as a cultural experience -- a curated crossing through kasbahs, ancient caravan routes, and the diverse terrains of southern Morocco. I took my camera with me, but not with the intention of documenting for the sake of documentation. I was more driven by my curiosities about what would emerge visually on this well traveled corridor. What types of spaces would be framed? What experiences would be emphasized as distinctly Moroccan? And, importantly, how would I, as a participant in this tour, be positioned within it all? These were questions I wanted to explore through this one of a kind experience.

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Ashfah Alam

Mexico City, Museums, and Memory

Published 08/19/2025 in Scholar Travel Stipend
Written by Ashfah Alam | 08/19/2025

In my final spring semester at Columbia University, I took a course titled “Archival Photography” where we explored how photographs taken in eras preceding ours contributed to the development and remembrance of historical events and understanding. The course itself raised many questions about what is preserved, what is omitted, and why. In particular, I was interested in how the archives can frame and reframe memory.

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Brandon Quach

The Future of Sustainable Vehicles in Vietnam

Published 04/24/2025 in Scholar Travel Stipend
Written by Brandon Quach | 04/24/2025

VinGroup is a multi-sector conglomerate and the wealthiest company in Vietnam. Its most recent venture is VinFast, a fully electric vehicle (EV) company—and the first mainstream automotive manufacturer founded in Southeast Asia to compete with major global EV brands. I traveled to Vietnam to learn more about VinFast’s rapid rise and to investigate whether its pledge to promote a more sustainable energy ecosystem holds up in practice.

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Hansub Kim

Thoughts on Taiwan

Published 03/31/2025 in Scholar Travel Stipend
Written by Hansub Kim | 03/31/2025

Recently (over the past couple years), I have been trying to undo the cultural assimilation I’ve had to undergo as a result of immigrating to the US and making a greater effort to reconnect with the history of my roots in East Asia. I have been embarking on a series of trips to Asia in order to learn more about my cultural heritage from a social, economic, and linguistic perspective.

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Travels in Morocco: Preserving the Past, Protecting the Future

Published 03/26/2025 in Scholar Travel Stipend
Written by Marcela Correa | 03/26/2025

For our little family of three, travel is a pathway to a meaningful life. While providing us with adventure, entertainment, and many unforgettable experiences, travel also sheds light on global issues. For our end-of-year vacation, we chose Morocco as our destination. Morocco attracted us with its diverse landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture.

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Cancer Research UK Charity Shop

Beyond the Clinic: How Science, Charity, and Community Unite in London’s Cancer Fight

Published 03/26/2025 in Scholar Travel Stipend
Written by Karen Garcia | 03/26/2025

I walked through London’s world famous Portobello Road Market, lined with local vendors and quaint shops selling everything from antiques, vintage fashion, books, trinkets, and street food. I was struck by one store in particular, with a multicolored dotted logo of the letter C, and alongside it was the name CANCER RESEARCH UK. I was confused for a moment, because this store was not a clinic or a hospital–it was a thrift store. Throughout my time in London, I was surprised and impressed by the city’s diverse efforts to treat this disease.

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Researching Public Perception of Nuclear Energy in Bangladesh

Published 03/26/2025 in Scholar Travel Stipend
Written by Ashfah Alam | 03/26/2025

The Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) is the first nuclear power plant in Bangladesh. As the country seeks to transition toward a more sustainable energy future, understanding the public perception of nuclear energy is crucial. My research examines how the tangible economic benefits of RNPP such as job creation, infrastructure development, and regional economic stimulation shape public support for nuclear energy.

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