We concluded our project today by having every SUSI Scholar member present in a mini-conference in Room 444. The SUSI Scholars were given a maximum of 12 minutes to present their ideas, but it’s fascinating to observe the range of…
Once Upon a Time in the Valley of the Sun…
There was a land known for its sunny weather and desert landmarks. Agriculture and farming were among the initial driving forces for development. They lacked abundant water, but that didn’t stop the Native American population at that time from building…
How to Absorb an Experience from ASU and the USA
Day to day, as we are approaching the end of this jam-packed program, we are thinking more and more about questions of how to make our unique opportunity as SUSI Scholars useful for our work and micro society we live…
From Takeo to Arizona: Discovering Khmer and World Instruments at the Musical Instrument Museum
During our SUSI Scholars visit to the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) in Phoenix on Saturday, I had an impressive moment when I spotted a musical instrument from my hometown. The museum houses a vast collection of musical instruments from around…
Third Week in the Valley of the Sun: Successful women, intriguing laws and the City of Phoenix
I want to dedicate my blog post to three issues: first, to all the amazing and successful women I have met during our third week in Phoenix; the insights into media law and the work of US media we gained…
Week Three in the Valley of the Sun and Learning about the U.S. Judiciary System
In this blog post, I’ll share the highlights of the third week of our Phoenix adventure. These past weeks were full of exciting experiences and interesting discussions. So, let’s get started! Highlight 1: Arriving in Phoenix When I arrived in Phoenix, the heat took…
18 Musketeers at Arizona State University
The 2023 Study of the United States Institute (SUSI) on Journalism, Technology, and Democracy hosts 18 musketeers from around the world to embark on a remarkable American adventure for a unique opportunity. These 18 heroes arrived in ASU’s beautiful city…
Let’s Bring All to One Family, One Earth to Create a Better Future
In the Summer of 2023, 18 of us got a new identity of ‘SUSI scholars’ in Phoenix. However, June 17 was an unforgettable day when we came across people who have lost their identities with their homes. They wear no identity…
Take Us Out to the Ballgame!
June 14th was a busy day. Felicity wrote about our first technology sessions with Retha Hill; now, let’s delve into the evening activities of the scholars. While Felicity was back in Gordon Commons drafting her blog post, 16 other scholars…
From Sunday to Sunday: 7 Days, 18 Scholars, Dozens of Experiences
Do you remember when we shook hands, exchanged greetings and shyly smiled to each other as Rakib wrote in the first SUSI 2023 blog? It has been one week since then, and we have got plenty of reasons to forget…