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By: David Frazier What’s up! My name is David Frazier, and I am a 2026 Global Scholar at Florida State University.  Global Scholars are high achieving students who are conducting research across many different fields with the goal of developing their global perspectives.  This summer I will be studying comparative political polarization based on governmentalContinue reading “Summer 2026”

San Jose, Costa Rica awaits me 🙂 By: Jayme Flores Hello everyone! My name is Jayme Flores, and I am a Behavioral Neuroscience major at Florida State University. I am a Global Scholar for the 2025-2026 cohort, and will be conducting my summer experience in June of this year. The Global Scholars program is aContinue reading “My first Global Scholars Blog!”

By: Daniella Fernandez “When I hear the phrase Global Scholar, I do not think only of travel. I think of responsibility. To me, being a Global Scholar means learning how to move through the world with curiosity, humility, and purpose—understanding that every community carries its own history, struggles, and strengths. It means asking not just what canContinue reading “Becoming a Global Scholar, One Story at a Time”

My Return to China for Language, Culture, and Ethnography By: Molli Derfuss My Story, My Path: About Me Hello, my name is Molli Xiao Xiao Derfuss. I am a third-year undergraduate student at Florida State University pursuing a Dual Degree in Art History and Religion with a minor in Chinese. As a Global Scholar, IContinue reading “Tracing the Red Thread”

By: Victoria De Jorio-Koegler My name is Victoria De Jorio-Koegler and I am a Global Scholar. To me, being a Global Scholar means pursuing research internationally in hopes of deeper, enriched understanding of other cultures and how the shapes international perception. Through my participation in the Global Scholars Program, however, I have learned to viewContinue reading “Introductory Blog Post”

By: Angelina Davis Hi everyone, my name is Angelina Davis and I am a second year Human Development & Family Sciences major. Being a “Global Scholar” to me means learning more about the world around me, whether this is locally or some place abroad. It is easy to go through each day without thinking aboutContinue reading “Intro Blog Post”

By: Elizabeth Cordero Hi everyone! My name is Elizabeth Cordero, and I’m a third-year student at Florida State University pursuing a dual degree in Psychology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences. I’m currently part of the Global Scholars program, which focuses on preparing students for global citizenship through research, coursework, and internships with organizations that create socialContinue reading “Introductory Blog Post”

By: Ellie Boehme Valencia, Spain | Summer 2026!! Hi everyone! My name is Ellie Boehme, and this summer I will be traveling to Valencia, Spain! I will be staying at the FSU València Study Center through their International Program. Monday-Thursday, I’ll be taking a Spanish 2 and Art History class during the day and exploringContinue reading “Introductory Blog Post “

By: Sindhu Bilapati When I first heard the phrase Global Scholar, it didn’t feel like a title to me. It felt more like a way of approaching things. I see it as putting yourself in a new environment and really taking the time to understand it. Not just what you’re doing, but why it matters andContinue reading “Becoming a Global Scholar”

By: Cole Beiner Hello, my name is Cole Beiner and I am a global scholar at FSU. To me, global scholar means a student approaching new environments with curiosity, humility, and a willingness to both contribute and be changed by the experience. This summer, I plan to carry out these tenets by immersing myself inContinue reading “Introductory Blog Post “