Claire Cohen

Attending:U. of Colorado, Boulder
Studying in Nepal (Fall)
Hi! My name is Claire and I'm currently a junior at the University of Colorado in Boulder pursing a Bachelor's degree in Sociology. I grew up just outside of the city of Chicago and spent many childhood summers visiting my dad in rural New Mexico. I'm very passionate about my academic interests and hope to go on to eventually receive a PhD in Sociology. My specific interests are inequality, social justice and responsibility as well as gender issues.

The study abroad program I've selected incorporates these subjects. I will be studying the themes of development and social change in Kathmandu, Nepal for one semester. I'm most excited to complete an independent research project during my stay. I will be exploring the political progress of the Dalit population, the lowest social caste in Nepal. The Dalits were once considered an untouchable group of individuals; I wish to explore their recent integration into society as well as the barriers they continue to experience.

Participating in this program will prepare me to undertake sociological research while I am in graduate school as well as in my professional career. I plan on applying for the Peace Corps upon my graduation from CU, and living in Nepal will give me the opportunity to experience life in a nation the Peace Corps serves.

Journal Entries By Claire

Culture shock

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Posted on Dec 05th 2014

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One week left

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Posted on Nov 29th 2014

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Time flies when you’re having fun

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Posted on Nov 21st 2014

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Work in the Field

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Posted on Nov 12th 2014

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First Week in Pokhara

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Posted on Nov 07th 2014

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Last Days in Kathmandu

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Posted on Oct 30th 2014

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Village Life

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Posted on Oct 28th 2014

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Trekking

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Posted on Oct 28th 2014

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Ready for Annapurna!

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Posted on Oct 10th 2014

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5 Weeks In

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Posted on Oct 02nd 2014

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Dashainko Shubakamana!

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Posted on Sep 27th 2014

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Birthday, Momos, and Community Groups

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Posted on Sep 21st 2014

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Exploring the city

Scholar: Claire Cohen

Posted on Sep 15th 2014

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My New Family

Scholar: Claire Cohen

Posted on Sep 03rd 2014

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dirt, smog & garbage

Scholar: Claire Cohen

Posted on Aug 30th 2014

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Pre-departure Jitters

Scholar: Claire Cohen

Posted on Aug 25th 2014

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