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Community & Culture: Chloe in Catalonia

Solo in Spain: A Summer Series By: Chloe Bloom Hola! Have I done an introduction already? I suppose, but mostly on my research. Now I will provide more insight into who I am as a researcher. What is my background, what does my community look like, and why do I have an interest in theContinue reading “Community & Culture: Chloe in Catalonia”

Counting Down to Costa Rica: 3, 2, 1

By: Cole Beiner In less than a month, I’ll be boarding a plane to Costa Rica to begin my first independent research project in my time at FSU. I’ve spent the past year researching sustainable agriculture, water quality, and environmental stewardship, and now this summer, I’ll have the opportunity to step outside the classroom andContinue reading “Counting Down to Costa Rica: 3, 2, 1”

The Practice of Attention: Mapping Care in Everyday Interactions

By: Alana Banton My impact shows up in how I think, listen, and act across the different spaces I move through, often in small but intentional ways that reflect curiosity, empathy, and attention to others. As I’ve grown through my studies, I’ve learned to see health through both a biological and a social lens; understandingContinue reading “The Practice of Attention: Mapping Care in Everyday Interactions”

From Family Calls to Community Impact: How Small Habits Shape My Journey

By: Lizzie Alba When people think about making an impact, they often imagine large projects, major achievements, or life-changing events. While those things can certainly make a difference, I have learned that impact is often built through small habits that we practice consistently. The routines, values, and behaviors that we exercise every day influence notContinue reading “From Family Calls to Community Impact: How Small Habits Shape My Journey”

I’m a Global Scholar! 

But…what does that mean… By: Alison Hoburg To me, the pursuit of becoming a Global Scholar is all about developing a wider perspective of the world. I want to gain this perspective by focusing on how people interact—specifically, the communication methods we use and how those methods impact the flow of information. Ultimately, I hopeContinue reading “I’m a Global Scholar! “

From Tallahassee to Seville: Exploring Healthcare and Identity

By: Sofia Hinestrosa As a Global Scholar, I see myself as someone who is not only learning about the world, but actively engaging with it and trying to understand people’s experiences from different perspectives. To me, global scholarship means going beyond the classroom and using real-world interactions to better understand issues that affect people acrossContinue reading “From Tallahassee to Seville: Exploring Healthcare and Identity”

Research at the Beach Down in Copacabana

Introductory Blog Post By: Colton Heine Hello! I’m Colton Heine and this year I am a part of the Global Scholars Program at Florida State University. I am currently a freshman looking into a bachelors in Criminology or Cyber-Criminology with a minor in Mathematics. To me, being a global scholar is the structured approach toContinue reading “Research at the Beach Down in Copacabana”

Beyond Borders: What Being a Global Scholar Means to Me

Rio De Janeiro: My Summer Experience By: Kourtnee Gray When I think about being a Global Scholar, I don’t think of it as just studying abroad. To me, it means stepping outside of what I’m used to and really being open to learning from people, experiences, and environments that are different from my own. It’sContinue reading “Beyond Borders: What Being a Global Scholar Means to Me”

Spain’s Responsibility Towards Climate Change

Bella’s time in Spain through Global Scholars!! By: Bella Gerencser For me, being a Global Scholar means being a researcher who takes in a community’s perspective and researches their practices. This summer, I plan to speak to any local or tourist individuals about their perspective on Spain to try to find a connection for aContinue reading “Spain’s Responsibility Towards Climate Change”