My Writing
I invite you to explore my writing on a variety of topics, in particular sustainability, culture, and being human.
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Crying about the sun: An ode to my first six months living in Sweden
January 16, 2024
Anyone who has ever survived a Swedish winter, no matter if they are Swedish or…
Professional update: Beginning a Master’s Program at the Stockholm Resilience Centre
September 13, 2023
In an exciting professional and personal update, I'm happy to share that I have just…
WASH as one piece of a larger sustainability puzzle: A case study on development solutions in rural Colombia
July 25, 2023
It's not every day that I find myself visiting a primary school in the dusty…
What makes a home feel like home? Reflections on finding our place(s) in the world
August 19, 2022
The concept of "home" has always been fascinating to me. What is it about a…
A tour of sustainability in Jordan: Visiting the “Re-rooting” exhibit at Darat al Funun
June 12, 2022
Jordan is perhaps not the first place that comes to mind for most when thinking…
Why my travel blog was a successful “failure”, and entering a new chapter of writing
May 13, 2022
Hello, world! It's me, Alissa. How sweet and nostalgic it feels to be blogging again,…