Stories of Personal Empowerment
Stories of Personal Empowerment
These ethnographies are based on in-depth interviews conducted by Rowan student ethnographers with family members, friends, neighbors, and mentors. You can also find autoethnographic reflections by the student ethnographers themselves. These life history narratives demonstrate the innovative ways that these spirited individuals seek meaning and hope in their social and cultural worlds.
Perilous Waters: Stories from a Vitenamese Refugee
By Han Ly
Everybody experiences hardships in their life, but some people experience events that are almost unimaginable. In this ethnographic essay, Han Ly gives us a glimpse into the experiences of Thanh Nguyen on her journey to flee communist Vietnam.
The Demanding Life as a Nurse
By Rebecca Charboneau
Having worked as an emergency room nurse, an assistant dean at a nursing school, and an occupational nurse, it is impossible to deny that the work Jennifer Rocco is that of a healer. In this ethnographic essay by Rebecca Charboneau, we are taken through Jennifer’s story and given a glimpse into the life of a nurse.
Who Am I?: An Ethnography of Black Students in a Predominantly White Institution
By Joel Howell
Attending a university can be daunting to many people, but to attend a university in 2015 when those with your ethnic background make up only 9% of the student body is a different story. In this ethnographic paper, Joel Howell gives us insight into the experiences of African American students at Rowan University in New Jersey.
A Functioning Workaholic
By Michael Lamberti
Sometimes we know less about our parents than we think we do. In this ethnographic essay, Michael Lamberti interviews his father, Joe Lamberti. Through this interview, Michael seeks to learn more about his father and understand the aspects of his life that made him into the hard-working person he is today.
Exceeding the Expected
By Michael Lamberti
Will Rogers is someone who did not let his difficult upbringing stop him from acheiving his goals. In this ethnographic essay, Michael Lamberti interviews Will Rogers in hopes of understanding how he used his bad situation to grow as a person.
Rock and Roll, Records, and Reminiscence: Ethnography of a 1950s Memorobilia Collector
By Karly Philips
When someone is devoted to their hobbies or interests, it can seem as if those things are their entire life. In this ethnographic essay, Karly Philips interviews her grandfather, an avid collector of records and 1950s memorabilia. In doing so, she dives into the personality behind the collections and learns about the other important aspects of his life.
