The undergraduate magazine of the Department of Journalism and Media Studies
Monica Sainz
Hometown: Rockaway, N.J.
Professor: Regina Marchi
Class: Media and Struggles for Democracy in Latin America
Takeaway:
This experience opened my eyes to the realities that Central Americans face, and while their lives and circumstances are totally different than mine, they taught me lessons about life, culture and community. Hearing their stories helped cultivate my Guatemalan story, and understanding of the country. Writing this piece made me realize how much I miss exploring this beautiful country, and how intensely I long to return some day.
Articles
Fall 2017
Guatemalans are Dangerous
...And other myths about a misunderstood country
The Guatemala I envisioned was impoverished, dirty, antisocial and sad. After a gruesome 36-year civil war between the government and leftist guerrillas that ended in 1996, when few were...