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Project Description
I researched how a non-U.S. community accesses and uses technology, then compared it with a partner's location to explore the global digital divide.
Locations chosen
I researched Nepal and my partner Jordan researched Cuba.
One interesting fact
Most people in Nepal never really had "traditional" home internet like we do here. Smartphones basically are the internet there. So while a huge chunk of Gen Z in Nepal is out here making TikToks and doing freelance work off their phones, people just a couple hours away in the mountains might not have reliable service at all because of mountains and unreliable electricity. It's wild how much your access depends on literally which side of a mountain you live on.
Artifacts:
Nepal & Cuba Comparison (PowerPoint)
Nepal & Cuba Comparison (PowerPoint)
Nepal_Technology_Report.docxNepal Country Report (Word)
Nepal Country Report (Word)
Lessons Learned
Lessons Learned
Comparing notes with Jordan was honestly the most interesting part, because Cuba's divide comes from a totally different angle. Government restrictions and old infrastructure instead of terrain. So it was cool seeing how two countries can end up with a similar problem for completely different reasons. This project also made me realize how much I take reliable internet for granted, and it gave me a lot more practice organizing research into something that's actually readable instead of just a wall of facts.
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