Hey, welcome back! I’m joined by Aria Gardiner and Cornelia Sartie to discuss some past experiences from the trip, and then our thoughts on being (asked and not to be) photographed as a foreigner in India….Continue Reading Foreigner Paparazzi – Ep 6. Tea with Tia (ft Aria and Cornelia)
I know this programme will change my life in some way. I don’t know how, in what way, or to what extent. That’s exciting. But, I enjoy thinking of ‘future Morgan,’ who knows exactly how her life changed because of this experience. I can see her thinking of me (who doesn’t yet know), thinking of…Continue Reading Things I Enjoy Thinking About…
A bad poem about airports Airports- a liminal space where Humans of every race rush as one to a place of their own People scurry my vision is hazy, clarity fading, my mind grows daisies, Time got lazy I have the airport crazies Bodies are estranged from brains, they flew away on planes and we…Continue Reading Ramblings from a Ramblin’ Soul in India…
Hello!!! I wish I could be more upbeat, but if I’m being honest, the trip has had some highs and lows. Although I’m very, very grateful to be on this trip, I sometimes do wish I was in New Zealand. I’m definitely starting to feel homesick, but I’m also having an amazing time. I thought…Continue Reading Week 3 and 4. Highs and Lows.
Today I’m joined by Abby Wong and Claire Kang to discuss Indian beauty standards! (Inspired by our encounter with a cosmetologist in Bangalore). We also talk about some of our trip highlights (bit of food this time haha)….Continue Reading Standards of Beauty in India – Ep 5. Tea with Tia (ft Abby and Claire)
Hello!! Today I’m joined by Anneka Hyde and Mai Ly to discuss some program highlights and then our thoughts on the stray dogs in India (perfect excuse to include cute animal photos haha)….Continue Reading Dog dog dog – Ep 4. Tea with Tia (ft Anneka and Mai)
Buildings are an expression of what we love. Love is worn on facades, demonstrated through circulation, or exposed through materiality. The built environment subconsciously forms social connections, circulation decisions, or even attitudes toward nature. Therefore, architecture is a powerful expression of love and a formation of love. Applying a (value: architecture) output ratio to the…Continue Reading Exposing love in Rajasthani palaces and glass skyscrapers
Dharavi – Mumbai The division line could not be any clearer; the smell of incense hit us as if we were crossing a threshold. More obvious signs of Hindu identity became quickly clearer; swastikas and a mandir (temple) all came into view as we turned the corner out of the dark and narrow streets from…Continue Reading Disunity and Unity
Welcome back to another episode! Today I’m joined by Chloe Phillips and (Dr) Meera Patel. We discuss some highlights of the trip and then delve into our thoughts on elephant rides and how humane they are. Here are some links from Meera’s research that we discuss:…Continue Reading Elephant rides – Ep 3. Tea with Tia (ft Chloe and Meera)
Is this your first time abroad? This is not my first time overseas. I have been lucky enough to travel with my family to Fiji (2014), Australia (2015), Hawaii (2016), and Vietnam (2017). My parents love to travel by Cruise Boat, so I have experienced many of our holidays on cruise ships, stopping off at…Continue Reading Interview with Myself, Thoughts on Going Abroad