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In Zambezi, the community speaks both Lunda and Luvale. Every human I have encountered speaks at least one of these if not both as well as English as well as Bemba or Chichewa or also Swahili. We had dinner with … Continue reading →

Growing up, I always had a fear of talking to people I did not know. I would hide behind my parents’ back and I was very shy. My family would know that I made them talk for me whenever I … Continue reading →

My parents used to perform a song called “Get Jam on It.” It sounds as silly as it is! When we were putting jam on toast, they’d sing and dance to the lyrics “get jam on it” over and over … Continue reading →

As many of my family and friends know, I have found myself surrounded by many communities in my life. Whether it be dancing on the streets of Costa Rica with strangers at a market as a little girl, spending extra … Continue reading →

Each morning, I wake up to the sound of Taylor’s red speaker filling the kitchen with a different song, choices ranging from Noah Kahan to Norah Jones, Jack Johnson and more. At the beginning of the spring semester, ZamFam ’26 … Continue reading →

Our safari guides in Botswana have a back-pocket full of tidbits they know will impress clients. One of their go-tos is the catalog of collective nouns: a pride of lions, a sound of warthogs, a twist of kudu a parliament … Continue reading →

I did marching band for years in high school, and we often talked about our balance point in marching. You must find your balance point, before you are able to move on to more complex techniques. I’ve learned that that … Continue reading →

As many of my fellow ZamFam members have already talked about, we had the opportunity to go on a safari in Botswana about a week ago. Although the animals were truly amazing, and I felt like I was living out … Continue reading →

In one of my classes last semester, we talked about cycles – how we often find safety and comfort in our daily and weekly routines. For me, there is also anxiety. Anxiety that I’m not taking advantage of all the … Continue reading →

If you know me, then you know my obsession with sounds, whether playing the violin, singing with my friends, or making voice memos to preserve memories. I am not exactly sure where it started, but sounds have been a defining … Continue reading →