Looking Beyond this Summer Experience

By Caroline Ceaser N = New informationSince beginning my summer experience, I’ve learned a great deal about how public health and clinical care are practiced in Seville, especially through my shadowing at Clínica Santa Justa. I didn’t expect the differences in hospital cleanliness protocols and resource availability compared to my hospital experience in the U.S.Continue reading “Looking Beyond this Summer Experience”

Reaffirmation of My Academic Interests

By Jordyn Bain N = New informationSo far this summer, I’ve learned that many NGOs working with Ukrainian refugees in Prague face significant challenges stemming from inconsistent government funding, overreliance on short-term volunteers, and governmental constraints that limit their ability to work efficiently. This insight has complicated my previous view that NGOs are always well-equippedContinue reading “Reaffirmation of My Academic Interests”

Learning More About Myself and Others

By Frances Alicea N – New InformationVolunteering at the VA clinic this summer has taught me much more than I expected about veterans’ struggles. Before this experience, I mostly thought of healthcare disparities in terms of access to appointments or lower quality healthcare, but being in the clinic day after day has opened my eyesContinue reading “Learning More About Myself and Others”

3, 2, 1: T-Minus 2 Weeks to Lift Off!

By Elisha Wisdom The Tallahassee component of my experience begins in two weeks, and I have begun thinking about my “bucket-list” for my summer experience. As far as things on the list that would move the project forward, I am very focused on building a contact sheet with a diverse range of experiences. Some ofContinue reading “3, 2, 1: T-Minus 2 Weeks to Lift Off!”

Anything Can Happen, I Hope for the Best!

By Sofia Tascon While I´m studying abroad in Spain for the summer, I would love to take part in different global experiences through the opportunities gifted to me. For instance, I plan to travel outside of Spain while I´m over there. Many students are planning a trip to Morocco and that is a place I´veContinue reading “Anything Can Happen, I Hope for the Best!”

First Time Experiences in France and Italy

By Maria Clara Sandoval Durski I have been in Strasbourg for a little under three weeks now, and nearing the half-way point of my summer experience. These past weeks were already enough for a plethora of new experiences, both professional and personal. From hiking in the Vosges Mountains in France and Sentiero Azzurro in Italy,Continue reading “First Time Experiences in France and Italy”

Farm Work and Bus Trips to the City

By Liam Roberson             During my summer experience, I would like to try my hand at farm work, local travel, and meeting local people. Since I will be WWOOFing at Church Farm Ardeley, I will have my fair share of farm work. During this experience, I would like to keep what I have learned hereContinue reading “Farm Work and Bus Trips to the City”

Trying New Things & Getting Back Into The Old

By Ava Jones During my Global Scholars summer experience, I have quite a few goals and aspirations that align with  my own self development and the progression of my research. Firstly, I’d like to get involved with event coordination and exhibition development outside the hours of my internship at LeMoyne. While I already work on variousContinue reading “Trying New Things & Getting Back Into The Old”