Cuba

First Impressions, Lasting Impressions, by Seri larson

by Kelly Vo
Jul 12

2/2/23

Cuba Blog 

When visiting a place for the first time, especially in a foreign country, it’s hard to not have an idea of what it will be like and to not form expectations before arriving. This was the case for me arriving in Havana, Cuba with five other Tufts students after a long travel day. Even with the preliminary research done through readings, watching documentaries, and listening to both podcasts and Cuban music, my expectations for what awaited me in Cuba were very different than the realities of what I then experienced in the following week.

Jul 12

MK - Cuba Blog

by Kelly Vo

One of the more profound moments that I had during my stay in Cuba occurred on the third night. Our group had bonded with one family in particular after meeting the father in a serendipitous manner the day before.

Jul 12

Ava Vander - Cuba Blog

by Kelly Vo

Prior to travelling to Cuba, I didn’t know what to expect—when trying to understand the reality of life on the island through google searches, it was apparent that the truth was obscured by government-owned travel agencies and hotels flashing images of beautiful beaches and retro cars.

Jul 12

Ava Vander - Cuba Blog

by Kelly Vo

Prior to travelling to Cuba, I didn’t know what to expect—when trying to understand the reality of life on the island through google searches, it was apparent that the truth was obscured by government-owned travel agencies and hotels flashing images of beautiful beaches and retro cars.

Jul 12

Juani, the flower man

by Kelly Vo

I peered over the side of the balcony, and below me, on the corner, I see an elderly man with a cart of sunflowers and gladiolus. He’s not yelling out to let people know he’s selling flowers, just standing calmly. I quickly descend the stairs to go speak to this man, but as I arrive, he’s no longer there.

Jan 29

Cuba Blog Post 3: Opening up the Discourse

by tuftsigl

Emily Bartlett is a senior majoring in International Relations and Nicola Pardy is a senior majoring in Political Science.

Jan 29

Cuba Blog Post 2: Quincinieras

by tuftsigl

Emily Bartlett is a senior majoring in International Relations and Nicola Pardy is a senior majoring in Political Science.

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