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Lehengas, Laughter & a Little Culture Shock: A Muslim Girl at a Hindu Wedding

I’ve always dreamed of attending a Hindu wedding. Not in the “bucket list” kind of way, but in the wide-eyed, Bollywood-watching, puja-reciting, childlike wonder sort of way. Hinduism has always fascinated me—majestic, layered, and spiritually magnetic. I’ve felt so close to it, like a language I almost spoke in another life. Growing up, I memorizedContinue reading “Lehengas, Laughter & a Little Culture Shock: A Muslim Girl at a Hindu Wedding”

How the Peace Corps Changed My Life (In Every Way That Matters)

It’s the oldest cliché in the book: “The Peace Corps changed my life.” And yet, like most clichés, it’s absolutely true. I think of all the movies and TV shows where a bright-eyed American shows up in a remote village in West Africa, armed with idealism and granola bars, determined to “help.” It’s a ridiculousContinue reading “How the Peace Corps Changed My Life (In Every Way That Matters)”

71 Countries at 30 Years Old

I traveled solo internationally for the first time at 18 years old. I was headed to Windhoek, Namibia for a study abroad experience at the Polytechnic University of Namibia. I remember buying a ludicrously expensive plane ticket ($~1500) and looking forward to my layover in Johannesburg, South Africa. The day that I left, my momContinue reading “71 Countries at 30 Years Old”

How to Book Me for a Public Speaking Event

I am a passionate public speaker and have spoken to audiences of 100+ persons. I am available for public speaking opportunities related to careers in international relations, diplomacy, international law, human rights, building confidence, South Asian social justice issues, and more! Please email me at travelsofrehma@gmail.com for any inquiries!

I Finally Did It. What it Feels Like Serving in the Peace Corps!

Peace Corps is the single best thing I’ve done in my life. It sounds cliché but it’s true. Every thought that I have, every decision I make, and every social connection I create is related to my Peace Corps service. It feels strange to even begin to describe those 2 years I spent in TheContinue reading “I Finally Did It. What it Feels Like Serving in the Peace Corps!”

Getting a U.K. International Law Degree as an American

In March 2023, I received my international human rights law degree from the University of London. In the United Kingdom and almost all over sovereign nations, the degree awarded to future lawyers is the LLM or Master of Laws degree. It is only in the United States that lawyers receive the JD or Juris DoctorContinue reading “Getting a U.K. International Law Degree as an American”