I still feel amazed at the fact that I am able to head back to Poland for a second time so soon. When I went on this trip last year I absolutely fell in love with Poland and discovered a passion in historical studies of the Holocaust. Though I knew I would make it back one day, I never could have imagined that I would be able to return just a year later. I see now that I had a lot of maturing to do with my “historian’s gaze” after last year, so I am looking forward to applying a deeper and more refined understanding of the course’s material on this trip. After getting to hear Father Desbois speak, and reading his book, I am beyond excited to work with his organization to speak with bystanders at a site in “middle-of-nowhere, Poland” (to quote Dr. Finley). I can’t wait to expand my knowledge on the Holocaust and experience the amazing culture this country has to offer.
May 06
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I am very glad you are going with us Alex. You can give the other students an idea of what they will see and experience for the Krakow part of the trip, and expand your own deep knowledge of the Holocaust by experiencing new venues and places for the first time…the best of both worlds!