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By Sofia Oumoussa, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa My name is Sofia Oumoussa. I was born and raised in Belgium and went through school in French. I am now a non-traditional student at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, majoring in journalism with a certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies. Before I came back toContinue reading “Oral History Is Not Found Anywhere but in People’s Memory”

By Angelika Austria, University of Washington Hello Everyone! My name is Angelika Austria, and I was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. I am currently a nursing student at  the University of Washington – Seattle, where I am pursuing my Bachelor of Science in  Nursing. While nursing school keeps me busy, I also work partContinue reading “Seattle to Brazil: Community Health & Engagement “

By Sophie Works, Florida State University Привет! Sophie here. Within my first few days in Tallinn, Estonia, I’ll be writing abouthow I am continuing to prepare for my research project on Russian Orthodox iconswhile using my past experience in Riga, Latvia to guide me. Throughout this process, I am excited to continue the development ofContinue reading “From Riga, Latvia to Tallinn, Estonia: Kick-starting Russian Orthodox Icon Research”

By Kassandra Sevila, Florida State University I have been in Bonaire, an island in the southern Caribbean, for almost a week now. I amhere conducting juvenile coral surveys alongside a graduate student, Laurel Field, whilecontinuing to develop my scientific diving skills. So far, I have been adjusting to diving in anew setting, diving more frequently,Continue reading “(Fin)ally getting my feet wet : My Coral Reef Research in Bonaire”

By William Merrix, Florida State University Previously, I introduced myself and my research, which I am completing in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. I will be working with students at the Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny (UFHB) and potentially market goers in the borough of Adjamé to understand how they utilize “standard” French, Ivorian French, and Nouchi to talkContinue reading “Bel Abidjan”

By Violet Lorish, Florida State University Hello! My name is Violet Lorish, and I am currently a rising third-year student at Florida State University studying in the College of Music and College of College of Arts and Sciences, where I am pursuing dual-degrees, a Bachelor of Arts in Music and a Bachelor of Arts inContinue reading “Stitching Through Time: Exploring Hand Embroidery as Art, Communication, and Cultural Memory”

By Janna Lelis, Florida State University Last Sunday, I landed in Huaraz, Peru to start my volunteering with Seeds of Hope. I landed at the local airport in Huaraz, which is about a 30-40 minute drive from the city center. My seat on the airplane didn’t have a window, so I had no idea whatContinue reading “Planting the Seed”

By Olivia Leichter, Florida State University To open this post, I am happy to report that I have made it safely to Italy!  I have enjoyed the last few days preparing for travel, navigating the train systems, practicing basic Italian, and exploring the local Italian culture with a lovely host family in a small townContinue reading “Building the Bridge to Mastery: Research preparation and exploring Italian culture”

By Chloe Bloom, Florida State University Hello from Spain! I’ve finally made it and couldn’t be more excited to jump right into my research study and explore the city of Barcelona. First step, knowing my way around. I’ve got a metro card so that I can get from place to place around the big cityContinue reading “Speaking Spanish Isn’t Scary?”