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The Final Stretch!
Hello everyone! Welcome back! Last weekend Mehmet and I went to a small town an hour away from Blantyre called Zomba to get away from the city a bit and do some hiking. We got to...
Week 6: Running out of Time!
Hi everyone! Welcome back! We just finished our 6th week in Malawi. I am excited to share the progress we’ve made and some updates! So this week began on Mount Mulanje! Monday...
Slow but Steady Wins the Race
Hi everyone! It’s been a busy and fulfilling week. On Sunday, we hiked up a local mountain called Mount Soche to catch the sunset. It was exhilarating as we had to scramble up a...
Week 4: The Ups and Downs of Prototyping
Hi everyone! I am excited to share with you all the progress we have made over this past week. On Monday, our team worked on finalizing the code for our ESP32 scale interface....
Like An Elephant: Wisdom
Hello Everyone! This past Saturday Mehmet and I went on our first true safari! I was in awe seeing such a wide variety of wildlife, but it was the elephants that captivated me...
Week 2: Adjusting and Exploring!
Hi everyone, it’s Mehmet again. This week has been very informative and adventurous. Let me take you through my days. This past Sunday, our American roommate and I went to play...
New Beginnings
Hello everyone, it’s Katie again! This week has been filled with new beginnings: new friends, new projects, and plenty of new sights. On our first day, we were introduced to...
Malawi Introduction!
Hi everyone! My name is Mehmet Acikel. I am a rising sophomore on the pre-med track, studying biochemistry and minoring in global health technologies. I am originally from New...