Marina Kenzy, University of Texas – Austin Hi again! I’m happy to report that my research trip was an amazing success. I successfully visited all the cities of interest on my list and was able to speak to many locals, experts at museums, and gain better insight on the cultural context surrounding my research proposal,Continue reading “Reading the Ex-Yugoslav Balkans Through Their Ruins”
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Halfway Through the Storm Story: A Mid-Point Check-In from San Salvador
Anthony Westrope, University of Missouri–Kansas City Figure 1. An orthomosaic map of the San Salvador coastline, created by stitching together hundreds of individual drone images. I’m using this composite view to identify vegetation patterns and shoreline changes linked to Hurricane Melissa. I’m back from San Salvador Island in the Bahamas, and if fieldwork was theContinue reading “Halfway Through the Storm Story: A Mid-Point Check-In from San Salvador”
Post Acqui Terme
By Esther Yoo, Syracuse University I am back home, after a wonderful and fruitful time at the InterHarmony International Music Festival in Acqui Terme! Lots of live performances, Italian food, walking, and friends were enjoyed. This experience has been professionally helpful as a future music educator and performer. I have been able to experience aContinue reading “Post Acqui Terme “
From Rejection to Results: Interviewing Multilingual Families Across Spain
By Chloe Bloom, Florida State University Buenas, I’m back to share the latest and greatest on my interviewing process! As well as some of the challenges I’ve taken on to get there. Before even beginning my summer, I of course had expectations, a plan for how this whole experience would go. Except it’s hard forContinue reading “From Rejection to Results: Interviewing Multilingual Families Across Spain”
Portrait d’un jeune homme au début de la vingtaine en Côte d’Ivoire
By William Merrix, Florida State University In my last blog post, I talked about my first few days here in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Since then, I have gotten to complete interviews, talk to residents, overcome obstacles, and take a culture-rich trip to the country’s capital. To date, I have completed 10 interviews, 2 informal interviews,Continue reading “Portrait d’un jeune homme au début de la vingtaine en Côte d’Ivoire”
Stitching Through Time: Exploring English Hand Embroidery as Art, Communication, and Cultural Memory pt.2
Violet Lorish, Florida State University Violet Lorish at the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art & DeWitt Wallace Decorative , Arts Museums, in Colonial WIlliamsburg,VA. Photo taken by Ann Lorish, June 19th, 2026 Hello! My name is Violet Lorish, and I am currently a rising third-year student at Florida State University studying in the College of MusicContinue reading “Stitching Through Time: Exploring English Hand Embroidery as Art, Communication, and Cultural Memory pt.2”
The Relevance of Faith in Oxford: The Opinions of the People
By Kristen Cavanagh, Florida State University Throughout May and June, I travelled to England to interrogate the religious landscape at Oxford. My specific inquiry involved a reported increase in conversions to Catholicism. Through conversations with priests and converts, I hoped to understand the extent of this movement and the motivations underpinning the return to religion.Continue reading “The Relevance of Faith in Oxford: The Opinions of the People “
Texas to Costa Rica: Frog Calls and Microclimates Abroad
By Wren Atteberry, Austin Community College My name is Wren Atteberry, and I’m from Texas; more specifically, I was born and raised in Austin. I was expected to be a high school graduate in 2026, but I earned my diploma last year, and now my studies continue at Austin Community College. I am currently inContinue reading “Texas to Costa Rica: Frog Calls and Microclimates Abroad “
Seattle to Brazil: Community Health & Engagement
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 “
Resistance and Resilience in Ireland: Arts, Advocacy, and Health Promotion
By Brody Caniglia, University of Washington My name is Brody Caniglia. I attend the University of Washington Bothell, and I’m currently in my third year. My major is health studies with a special interest in health policies and women’s health. These specific topics interest me because I love learning the history behind how certain policiesContinue reading “Resistance and Resilience in Ireland: Arts, Advocacy, and Health Promotion “
