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Pursuing Life’s Passion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

One of Nduom’s projects uses Jamaica as a case study to explore the “legacy of colonial and tourism consumption, which has contributed to the narrative of an ‘exotic’ tropical paradise.” Nduom’s architectural career begins in the Caribbean. She began interning for Goodenough’s architectural firm during the summer while still in high school.

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A Fight Against Misinformation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Alexander’s mother immigrated from Jamaica to Queens, New York, with hopes to give her children access to opportunities she never had. I really do take that into my role, allowing students to envision radical changes and use the law as a tool to create the world they want to live in. That’s been the honor of a lifetime.”

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Delise O’Meally

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

O’Meally grew up in Jamaica and played tennis at Morgan State, where her interest in international college sports first blossomed. ODUPA conducted its general elections at an August meeting in Shenzhen, China, where the 2011 World University Games were played. O’Meally will serve four years as vice president of its board.

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Postdoc Story: Jonathan Cannon

CAPD

He then moved on to teach math and science classes at Jamaica Plain. He likes both playing and teaching the violin, and plays various types of world music, occasionally performing in a band. Before starting his postdoc in neuroscience at MIT, Jon performed postdoctoral research on homeostatic feedback mechanisms at Brandeis.

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Different Christmas Traditions Around the Globe

Hope College Network

Since Christmas is just around the corner, here are some examples of Christmas different traditions and stories from countries around the world. Jamaica – Number one event during the Christmas in Jamaica is the John Canoe parade. This is how John Canoe parade looks like during Christmas in Jamaica.

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Six from MIT awarded 2023 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans

CAPD

Born and raised in Jamaica, Edwards lived in rural St. For his academic achievements and commitments to community and nation-building, he was awarded a 2022 Prime Minister’s National Youth Award for Excellence, the highest national award bestowed on Jamaicans between the ages of 15 and 29 by the Prime Minister of Jamaica. In the U.K.,

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Student Loans, College Costs, and Parental Self-Denial

Great College Advice

For if you do not put some limitations on your family spending, the world will. The destination wedding of a college roommate in Jamaica. College Loan Debt Restricts Opportunity. Think about it. Will that be covered by the employer (small companies don’t offer it, so I guess you can’t work there)? And then there the fun stuff.