Five weeks into the greatest adventure of my life - the World Press Institute Fellowship—I find a rare moment to reflect. As I savor a slow, rainy...
Personal Reflections
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American food: ‘Half-done certainly not on my menu’
“I want it well done,” was the only thing I had said when my fellow journalists burst into laughter. I was confused as to what was funny, and then...
“The Witch Tree” and Lake Superior: Let Ukrainian wish come true
When you just start reading this brief blog, what Iʼll say here at the very beginning may seem banal. However, the most important thing for...
On Music in the U.S.
The WPI fellowship is not only about being immersed in the U.S. media landscape, nor is it just about deep discussions on business models, threats...
Why WPI Fellowship really matters
“Be careful. Why are they funding this trip, covering all your expenses, plus giving you extra money? What is their aim? I am just warning you as a...
How incarcerated people are starting over in San Quentin
I became fascinated by the American criminal and justice systems as a teenager, thanks to my sister Raliya who introduced me to the books of...