Archive: Reflections
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A Muslim Usher at Baccalaureate Mass
I had a unique opportunity to assist as an usher and volunteer during Commencement weekend at Baccalaureate Mass. To be quite honest, I had absolutely no idea what to expect.…
June 17, 2015
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My First Communion
Other volunteers and I were tasked with assisting the service attendees to their assigned “communion station” to prevent long lines and ensure everyone participating in…
June 17, 2015
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Gerut: More Than Just Jewish Immigration
As I lugged my duffel bag down to the CSJ on the first morning of spring break, I was excited and exhausted and anxious and curious, all at once. I had gotten a lot of sneak peak…
June 16, 2015
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Muslim Life Spring Retreat: Paths to the Heart
This past March, I had the amazing opportunity to attend the Muslim Life Retreat. The retreat focused on a critical examination of the heart, understanding its importance in…
June 16, 2015
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Dinner with a Prophet
Dinner with a Prophet: A Unique Part of the Georgetown Experience If you ever had the chance to experience a Dinner with a Prophet on a Tuesday night in Imam Hendi’s office,…
June 15, 2015
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An End-of-Year Reflection from Rabbi Rachel
As the academic year comes to a wrap, my thoughts turn to many moving scenes from the closing months of the spring semester. As I conclude my fourth year at Georgetown, I zoom in…
June 15, 2015
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Bishop Braxton: In Seeking Support
In Seeking Support Having graduated from Georgetown University a couple of weeks ago, I noted that yet again, I was entering into another transition period that brought about…
June 11, 2015
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Why I Love to Call Georgetown “Home”
In the past six months, as I have approached graduation from Georgetown, I have taken time to reflect on what has made the most impact on me during my time here. My education…
May 22, 2015
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What Really Matters? An ESCAPEe Reflection
There is a lot of small talk during your first year of college. The top three most-heard phrases are probably “Where are you from?,” “What are you studying?,” and “What…
May 20, 2015
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Taking Space for Meaning
A classic example of my previous decision-making process is how I picked where I’d go to college – flipped a coin in the air and went with the school I was hoping it landed…
May 15, 2015