Obse Abebe

Fulbright University of Bristol Summer Institute - Arts, Activism and Social Justice

Obse Abebe was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, but she moved to the United States at a young age, settling in Silver Spring, Maryland. As an undergraduate, Obse studies Human Rights and Political Science, a combination that deepens her understanding of power dynamics and countermeasures to these dynamics. Grappling with power dynamics in the context of migrant and incarcerated populations especially interests Obse and propels her to aid organizations like the Asylum Support Clinic.

Obse hopes to enrich how she contends with these dynamics by discussing rectification for historical injustices and vehicles for social change with fellow UKSI participants and Bristol community members. She also looks forward to learning about and creating fond memories with these participants and community members, especially by enjoying local art and music scenes, natural attractions, and community programming. When not out and about, Obse anticipates enjoying her favorite pastimes, such as reading, writing poetry, and practicing yoga.

However, Obse knows her enjoyment will not end at the conclusion of the Bristol Summer Institute because she will forever carry the lessons, relationships, and memories she experienced thanks to this institute. She believes these gifts will enable her to further develop as a scholar, organizer, and human.