Ms. Kelly Goes to Kenya

Maddie is currently a fourth year student at Harvard, and will be graduating in May 2020. She studies human evolutionary biology, focusing on the environments of our ancient African ancestors. While at Harvard, she has been a part of the yearbook and club lacrosse team. To find balance in her life, she loves to bake, walk dogs, or settle down in front of a great tv show. She hopes to pursue a career in research in human evolution and science outreach.

In this episode, Maddie

• Tells us why it was important to her to visit Kenya.
• Describes her feelings leading up to and during her trip.
• Tells us what was exciting about her experiences in Kenya as well as what was challenging.
• Reveals what she did and did not miss away from home.
• Shares what she learned about herself and what she values in her life.
• Tells us how she is applying the lessons she learned in Kenya to her life at home and at school going forward.
• Informs us how her definition of health has shifted.

Practical Tip:

“Patience, flexibility, and don’t panic.”