Bonderman Travel Fellowship
Courtney Skalley
Marine Affairs
Graduate
2023 Fellows
Hometown: Everett, WA
Travel Locations: South Africa, Lesotho, Tanzania, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Nepal, Japan
Courtney wants to step away from American consumerism and travel to regions in southeastern Africa and Asia that are intimately in tune with the land and sea. She is excited to see how people across the world interact with their natural resources and observe how that relationship translates into their cuisine, clothing, and culture. Courtney hopes to have earnest conversations with locals to gain a more nuanced understanding of global issues such as climate change and learn about how those issues impact communities both large and small.