"I had never heard of Ternate before, and having to prepare for the trip reinforced just how little I know about the world and humanity’s complicated history. Everyone, graduate students especially, should proactively engage with narratives and histories that challenge our current understandings of the world, and that go beyond the details of our immediate needs and interests."

"I had an absolutely wonderful experience, one that I learned immensely from. I had great exposure of working in office, engaging with ADB’s partner organizations, supporting workshops with the government as well as visiting operations in the field. My team of five was also extremely supportive, they went out of their way to aid my learning and provide me a holistic experience. "

"As a key member of the research team, I was involved in research design, questionnaire development, enumerator training and supervision, respondent list compilation and finalization, communicating with BRAC’s local staff, and field investigation at the Rohingya camps. I also participated in BIGD’s research seminars and engaging discussions on heterodox issues including gender, poverty, politics and experimental research designs."

"I was travelling for about a month in Kerala in the hope of finding more about its rich maritime history given that it was one of the most important ports of the trans-oceanic trade networks until 14th century CE. One of my tasks during this time was to explore the role of women in spice trading using oral history interviews. My most exciting and fun experience was chasing down women in the spice markets of Fort Kochi, hoping they would want to talk to me and tell me their stories, in a language that I am barely fluent in. "