How Could Humans Commit Such
Atrocity Upon Other Humans?
Through extensively researching the Holocaust in the eighth grade for my National History Day project, my fascination with the topic grew. I still had so many questions unanswered. I was curious to dig deeper and deeper.
As an opportunity to travel to Europe in spring of 2016 arose, my family and I decided to dedicate this vacation predominantly to a Holocaust theme. We would be tracing the footsteps of history and stepping on the very grounds of massacre and tragedy.
I begin the trip with a deep desperation to understand how can the world remain silent as these atrocities perpetuated, but I realized that it was merely my misconception. Through this trip I discovered the many inspirational stories of righteous people, neighbors, groups, communities, businesses, and countries who stood up and helped. This motivated me always to speak up when I see things wrong.
Traveling through history made me realize its parallels with present political and social affairs, inspiring me to engage in humanitarian projects to promote tolerance, respect, and compassion in the Holocaust’s memory.
My Experiences in Germany,
Czechoslovakia, & Poland
September 23, 2016
KRAKOW & AUSCHWITZ, POLAND: 16 April, 2016: Upon arriving to Krakow, my anxiety continued to grow as I knew this would [...]
September 23, 2016
My research had informed me that Terezìn was a town on the German-Czech border that the Nazis constructed a ghetto and prison camp around. Not only was it a place to abuse innocent victims and later send them to camps, but it was advertised by the media as a resort hotel where Jews and workers would find opportunity and live comfortably, luxuriously, and happily. Obviously, this was not true; it was used as a trick to lure Jews into internment and would soon end most of their lives. At Terezìn, we were met by our tour guide Michaela.
September 23, 2016
April 9th, 2016 Fear and Misconceptions We landed in Berlin. The thick, aggressive German accent was intimidating and overwhelming. The [...]