https://www.contagionlive.com/view/how-did-new-zealand-control-covid19 New Zealand has become well known for their response to combatting COVID and keeping the case count low. New Zealand was expected to have higher numbers based on tourists from China and Europe, however their border control policies helped to keep that under control. So far, according to Contagion Live “New Zealand had just …
First Person to get the COVID Vaccine in UK
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-55227325 Finally, the COVID vaccine is here! Hearing the story of the first person to receive the vaccine was heartwarming and restored my hope that things will start to go up from here. Margaret Keenan (91 years old) was the first person to receive the Pfizer vaccine. Hearing that she was excited to get the …
Global Brigades Ghana
In May of 2020, I was planning on going to Ghana through global brigades, however with COVID, the trip got cancelled and is not postponed to 2021. Not knowing whether this trip will happen or not, we all met as a group over zoom to discuss any updates as we get closer to the trip. …
NISO Peer Mentor
This semester I decided to become a NISO peer mentor for international students in their first semester at OU. One of my good friends recommended I apply and I am very happy I did. Our jobs as mentors include guiding international students in their first semester and answering any questions they had. Considering the circumstances …
GEF Welcome
At the start of each school year, it is nice to reunite with fellow global engagement fellows, and meet new fellows. This year it was a little bit different meeting over zoom instead of in person. However, it was still a meaningful experience and a good time to share our stories with each other. This …
