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Letter from the Field

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Jacob Patterson-Stein

Katie sent this email two weeks ago. She just arrived in the U.S. yesterday and we will be blogging a bit about her experience soon, but I thought this was worth sharing. Feel free to comment or post questions. I’m … Continue reading →

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Letter from Liberia: Bust a Move Video Edition

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Jacob Patterson-Stein

Katie just sent this amazing video from Liberia. It pretty much speaks for itself. Catch a glimpse of life in the West Point slum in Monrovia, Liberia’s capital, where a majority of the More than Me scholarship recipients live. Let … Continue reading →

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Letter from Liberia: I don’t feel sorry for anyone

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Jacob Patterson-Stein

He waited for hours outside of the gate where I live ducking under a piece of tin from the pounding rain. Even though James drives me crazy he has figured out a way to tattoo himself onto my heart. I … Continue reading →

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