We have now been in McAllen for a week, working at the Humanitarian Respite Center (HRC), exploring the area, and speaking with locals. In total, I would estimate we have worked about 60 hours over the course of 6 days at the HRC. My greatest take away thus far is this: Trade your pity for …
Author: tempestaples
The Northern Triangle
At the Respite Center, we have been working with a remarkable woman who I will call M.M. I think it is fair to call her nuestro jefe y mentor. One of her main objectives is that we understand the nuances and complexities of the "immigrant journey". Whenever possible, M.M. describes to us who is coming …
We need to know what’s going on
At our team's first meeting with professors Dr. Tim Downs and Dr. Sarah Mitchell, Tim initiated conversation by asking each of us to share why we were interested in this summer internship to the Southern Border. We each shared our thoughts, but collectively we shared a single sentiment: We need to know what is going …
Los Traquerxs 