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I am an undergraduate student at Georgetown University's Walsh School of Foreign Service. I am a member of Georgetown's policy debate team, and write for the student newspaper, The Hoya.

This blog features all of my writing, as well as travel blogs and photos and comments on policy debate, bike racing, and my other activities. I hope you enjoy it!

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-Email: kla817md@gmail.com

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