Berkley Center

Junior Year Abroad Network blogger Trevor O'Connor (C'20) describes the complex role of religion in South Africa, where it has been employed both to justify apartheid's racial discrimination and to provide healing in a post-apartheid society.

Junior Year Abroad Network blogger Emily Jonsson (C'20) describes her surprise at finding out how few women participate or play leading roles in Italy's electoral process and coverage.

Junior Year Abroad Network blogger Rachel Angle (C'20) describes finding out about the attack on Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh and realizing that despite being Jewish, Israel - where she is studying abroad - does not yet feel like a home where she can find solace.