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Experiential Learning Final Report: Western Heads East X Mikono Yetu And Crhesi, Rebecca Jackson Jan 2021

Experiential Learning Final Report: Western Heads East X Mikono Yetu And Crhesi, Rebecca Jackson

SASAH 4th Year Capstone and Other Projects: Publications

Over the summer of 2020, I completed an internship with Western Heads East (WHE), a collaboration between Western University and African Partners. During this internship, I worked alongside two of my peers to design a website for the non-governmental organization “Mikono Yetu” to showcase the important work they are doing surrounding female empowerment and economic independence. During the Fall term of my final year at Western, I completed a placement with The Centre for Research on Health Equity and Social Inclusion (CRHESI). For this placement, I created an infographic that outlined the barriers migrant agricultural workers currently face to accessing …


Western International Ila Team Leader, Kristina Mackenzie Desbiens Apr 2020

Western International Ila Team Leader, Kristina Mackenzie Desbiens

SASAH 4th Year Capstone and Other Projects: Publications

This report and accompanying presentation will offer a detailed description of the Experiential Learning placement that I participated in to complete my 1.0 credit requirement for Western University’s SASAH undergraduate program. The report will provide a summary of my placement, which took place at Western International under a work-study program, as an International Learning Ambassador Team Leader. It will also offer a reflection and analysis of the work I accomplished while completing my experiential-learning placement, focusing on four specific highlights from the year. This report will also discuss the challenges that I faced and overcame during the process, outlining specific …


Report On The Museum Of Ontario Archaeology Cel And The Vindolanda Field School, Victoria Burnett Apr 2020

Report On The Museum Of Ontario Archaeology Cel And The Vindolanda Field School, Victoria Burnett

SASAH 4th Year Capstone and Other Projects: Publications

In this report, Burnett discusses her experiences as an intern with the Museum of the Ontario Archaeology, and the opportunities she received taking part in the Vindolanda Field School. Having worked in the heritage field in various capacities for six years, Burnett found it to be immensely valuable to build upon her skills of research, critical thinking, and collaboration. Specifically, in the case of archaeology and museum-based conservation, Burnett focused her analysis on the differences between the practices in Ontario and in England as she experienced them at a variety of institutions and sites. Aside from this, the informational and …