“Perspective on Perspective” Student Reflections From (Beyond) Nationalism and Xenophobia in Central and Eastern Europe

25 May 2023

Mia Strubel Ira, ’25 reflects on how listening and learning and being open to hearing a wide range of stories and perspectives is important in understanding ethnic conflict, history, and conflict resolution.

View North from the Old Bridge; Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina

“We lost. Now it’s about keeping peace.” Student Reflections From (Beyond) Nationalism and Xenophobia in Central and Eastern Europe

25 May 2023

Etta Humes ’25 talks about how she experienced seeing social bridges being rebuilt through her talks with the local groups in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Bosnia

“Faith and Belonging: Religious Identification and Personal and Group Identity in Eastern Europe” Student Reflections From (Beyond) Nationalism and Xenophobia in Central and Eastern Europe

25 May 2023

Mike Kombate ’23 reflects on how religion is a strong aspect of identity in Eastern European regions and how it is strong aspect of national identity amongst Serbs.

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“Reflections on what it means to remember the past” Student Reflections From (Beyond) Nationalism and Xenophobia in Central and Eastern Europe

25 May 2023

Becky Reinhold ’25 talks about the importance of there being a way to see the beauty in a city while still remembering its past.

“After the Tour” Student Reflections From (Beyond) Nationalism and Xenophobia in Central and Eastern Europe

25 May 2023

Wesley Rosenburg reflects on a time when he learned the importance of sharing with those who may be in need, as he helped out a young man and woman.

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“The Stories Left Untold” Student Reflections From (Beyond) Nationalism and Xenophobia in Central and Eastern Europe

25 May 2023

Amelia Watt ’25 explains how her time in Bosnia and Herzegovina showed the gaps in her knowledge and helped shape her understanding of a region of Europe that remains a

mystery to most people.

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“Remembering the Tragedy” Student Reflections From (Beyond) Nationalism and Xenophobia in Central and Eastern Europe

25 May 2023

Mariam Zewdu ’24 reflects on her experiences at the Museum of War and Genocide Victims and talks about readings notes that contained messages of shock, regret, and hope for a better future.

Review from Museum of War and Genocide Victims

“Memories of Conflict: The Partisan Memorial Cemetery in Mostar” Student Reflections From (Beyond) Nationalism and Xenophobia in Central and Eastern Europe

25 May 2023

Brandon Moore ’24 talks about his experiences upon going on a trek to visit this “strange, neglected, Yugoslav-era monument” and what he learned about the strength of people.

History to the stone

“The Beauty of Bosnia” Student Reflections From (Beyond) Nationalism and Xenophobia in Central and Eastern Europe

25 May 2023

Sandy Ramirez ’24 reflects on the stories and history of Eastern and Central Europe that she had never heard of before and the pride within the people of Bosnia.

Views from bus ride

“The Strength of the People” Student Reflections From (Beyond) Nationalism and Xenophobia in Central and Eastern Europe

25 May 2023

Reagan Wills ’24 reflects on her time in Mostar, where she explains how the people of Mostar and Sarajevo have shown an extreme resilience throughout their history.

Road to Bosnia-Herzegovina