Finding My Way With Words​

Finding My Way with Words is an intermittently updated blog about my life. I began this blog to update friends and family during my Princeton in Africa Fellowship in Nairobi Kenya. Going forward, I will use Finding My Way with Words as a space to share my perspective on all things sociology, graduate school, arts, and more. 

Elephants in Kenya

It’s Been a While…

I remember at the beginning of my fellowship, I promised you all (but mostly my mom) that I’d write regularly on this blog. I had ambitious ...
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8 more months

8 More Months?!

On December 24, not only did I celebrate my 23rd birthday, but I also celebrated 4 months in Kenya. Even though I am now one-third ...
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Still in Kenya

I’m Still in Kenya!

Despite the fact that I haven’t posted in over two months, I am alive and well in Nairobi. The last two months have been packed with ...
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Shaquilla at the castle

Adulting Abroad & Other Thoughts

I’m sure that anyone who has gone apartment hunting in Nairobi can remember how  it can be incredibly frustrating, but when you finally find the perfect place ...
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GIRAFFES, PRESIDENTS, AND FORESTS OH MY!

Giraffes, Presidents, and Forests Oh My!

This last week and half was filled with several high points and low points. Even though I’ve had some minor frustrations with Nairobi and myself ...
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Last Days - Only Days - and First Days

Last Days, Only Days, and First Days

About a week ago today was my last night in Boston. I spent most of it walking around the North End and eating Italian desserts ...
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Andi Dorfman, 26, gave the final rose to former University of Georgia safety and minor league baseball player Josh Murray, 29.

The Bachelorette’s Josh Murray is taken, so here’s 10 athletes who are also bachelors

This past Monday night marked the culmination of another Bachelorette choosing her beau on national television. Andi Dorfman, 26, gave the final rose to former ...
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Outside linebacker Cole Toner ’16 (center) enters the stadium before the Nov. 14, 2015 game against Penn. Toner has been drafted by the Arizona Cardinals. File photo by Jon Chase/Harvard Staff Photographer

From Harvard to the NFL

Pro teams sign five graduating players The Harvard football team hosted its annual barbecue party on April 30 in the courtyard of one of the ...
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