Elaine Andres - Contributing Writer for Go Overseas

Elaine is a rhetoric major in her final semester at UC Berkeley. As an advocate for HIV/AIDS awareness, with an interest in post-colonial trauma, Elaine spent last summer as a sexual health educator in rural Tanzania. She can't wait to soak in more of Tanzania and beyond when she returns to work in Africa after graduation this spring!

Articles by Elaine Andres

Elaine volunteered abroad in Tanzania with SIC!
May 14, 2012
By Elaine Andres
Getting Up Close and Personal with Conscious Contraceptives
Elaine volunteered abroad in Tanzania with SIC! That awkward moment... When you're standing in line to buy some condoms and you see your gossipy next-door neighbor making her way behind you in line. You hastily grab a basket, throw the small box in it, and do your best to conceal it under packets of gum and an over-sized "snack" bag of Hot Cheetos. The truth is, prying eyes and undue judgment...
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Volunteer Director Katie and her Mexican host family
April 24, 2012
By Elaine Andres
The Pros and Cons of a Homestay Abroad
Volunteer Director Katie and her Mexican host family Choosing your accommodations for an extended period abroad can be a struggle. One of the most discussed options when travelling or studying abroad is a homestay with a local family. Homestays can be a rewarding experience and present an unrivaled opportunity for genuine cultural exchange. Living situations can range from a basic room-rental...
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A group of girls from Miririni Secondary School celebrating on their school’s HI
March 19, 2012
By Elaine Andres
The Impact of HIV/AIDS on Women in Sub-Saharan Africa
Miririni Secondary School on the HIV Testing Day Being a woman isn't easy. But being a woman in a developed Western region, with the full access to proactive measures and open discussion of sexual health, is somewhat easier than being one in other cultures and countries. On March 10, 2012, the United States observed National Women's and Girl's HIV Awareness day. Here in the Bay Area, where Go...
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