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My realization of the complexity of legal language and communication By: Alison Hoburg As I sit here at the dining table of my second host family in Costa Rica, the concept of “reflexivity” makes me proud of the work I’m doing, but also acutely aware of how my own personal stake in this project shapesContinue reading “Legalese & Language. Two Barriers Together? “

How people, myself, and perspectives in general affect my research. By: Bella Gerencser My research on “How do sustainability education and everyday sustainable practices together influence young people in Spain?” includes many direct and indirect stakeholders. The direct stakeholders that come to mind would be young people in Spain, university students studying in Spain (includingContinue reading “Perspectives on Spain’s Sustainability “

By: David Frazier 1 month left. As my summer experience is coming to a close, I have been reflecting on the purpose and goals of my research. My community-based inquiry is based investigating affective polarization and the role that governmental structure plays in exacerbating or mitigating partisan animosity. Polarization is not just some political science conceptContinue reading “1 month left. “

By: Cole beiner Prior to coming to Costa Rica, I expected my life as a researcher to mean mainly standing by farming operations and recording those farming activities through a one-way observer perspective. Still, the time I have lived and worked at farms in the Osa Peninsula region has made me understand that a qualitativeContinue reading “Researcher as the Instrument”

An elaborated perspective on my time in China thus far By: Molli Derfuss Where did I leave off?  Oh right: the airport. Well, now, it has been twenty-four days since I arrived in Shanghai, and this has been the thought ringing in my head: maybe I can’t breathe this air. I’m here to answer aContinue reading “Tracing the Red Thread: Maybe I Can’t Breathe This Air”

Rethinking American food habits and adjusting to Spanish Culture  By: Ellie Boehme Of course, paella is one of the staples of Valencian food culture; however, rather than just “culturing” myself with this classic dish, this summer I hope to go beyond the plate and learn the social importance and patterns of Spanish food culture. IContinue reading “Paella and Perspectives”

By: Sindhu Bilapati This summer, I have been thinking more about how 3D anatomical modeling can be used in medical education and clinical learning. Through my experience at Mayo Clinic’s Anatomical Modeling Unit, I have seen how a model can turn anatomy from something hidden in a scan into something people can physically see andContinue reading “Blog 3”

By: Sophia Hinestrosa Throughout my time in Seville, I have gained a much deeper understanding of my Community-Based Inquiry (CBI), which focuses on comparing access to healthcare in Spain and the United States. One of the most important things I have learned is how healthcare in Spain is viewed as a public service that isContinue reading “Reflexivity Compass Points”

By: Colton Heine Tourism is a more complex topic than you might think, lets talk about it alongside my research project.  One last blog before I am gone, as this is even being written in between packing, and I wanted to discuss the personal and community impact of what this project entails. Tourism is anContinue reading “The Objective and Impact of My Global Scholars Research”

I have definitely changed since the start of the Global Scholars program. 2026 has had its share of obstacles and challenges, but I have noticed a different level of perseverance I have had. However, I have changed so much since the start of my summer experience. Studying abroad in London allowed me to grow myContinue reading “From Westminster to the District of Columbia! “