st23e

There You Are

Global Scholars Blog 3 – Reflexivity Compass Points By: Janna Lellis I’ve been in Huaraz for 3 weeks now, which means I am almost halfway done with my service in Peru. It’s crazy how fast time has flown by. As I’ve been settling in Huaraz, I can’t lie when I say it’s been a perfectContinue reading “There You Are”

Back in Tally!

Starting my experience soon… By Kiley Irizarry (This photo may seem irrelevant but I have a quick side story before I start; I saw this movie with my friend while I was back home, and it unexpectedly became about union organizing in the middle so I started geeking. Great film 10/10, would recommend and IContinue reading “Back in Tally!”

Preparation, Goals, and Growth

By: Tessa Wiegand As I prepare for my experience this summer in Utila, Honduras, I am looking forward to the abundance of opportunities I will have to learn, grow, and challenge myself in ways that I don’t experience in my everyday life. One of the main things I would like to do this summer isContinue reading “Preparation, Goals, and Growth”

Looking Ahead

Goals for my summer in Tanzania By: Fleur Van Buuren As I begin my travel to Arusha, Tanzania, I have given thought to the experiences that I hope to have and the skills that I want to develop during my time abroad. One experience that I am especially excited about is the opportunity to visitContinue reading “Looking Ahead”

Eight Weeks, Two Cities, One Me in Progress

Excited, nervous, and everything in between By: Zorianna Starks In just a couple of weeks, I’ll be leaving for what will probably be one of the biggest experiences of my life so far: spending four weeks in London and four weeks in Amsterdam. Even though I’m excited, I’d be lying if I said I wasn’tContinue reading “Eight Weeks, Two Cities, One Me in Progress”

Blog 2

By: Maddie Stackow And so it begins! It’s finally summer time and I am anxiously anticipating my departure for Florence, Italy! This time last year I was preparing for Summer B as a freshman at Florida State University. I knew practically no one and I was hyperfixated on dorm decor, new clothes, and preparing toContinue reading “Blog 2”

Blog 2: 3, 2, 1

By: Madeline Shaw When I go to Dublin, Ireland this summer, I want to try a lot of new things and develop new skills. The first thing I want to try is making new friends. I am going far out of my comfort zone by traveling to a new country by myself without knowing anyoneContinue reading “Blog 2: 3, 2, 1”

Florence Through New Eyes: Three Observations, Two Surprises, and One Question

By Dylan Stettner When I first arrived in Florence as a student from Florida State University’s Global Scholars program, I expected to learn about Italian culture, conduct research, and experience life abroad. What I did not expect was how much living in another country would change the way I think about everyday life, community, andContinue reading “Florence Through New Eyes: Three Observations, Two Surprises, and One Question”

Developing Peace and Joy in Solitude: How I Hope Traveling Will Impact Me

The 3, 2, 1 of my summer experience By: Aditi Pawa If there is one thing I can state in complete certainty about myself, it is that I am absolutely horrible at being alone. No matter what I am doing—reading, writing, going to a concert, a coffee shop, the park, the lake, the movie theatre,Continue reading “Developing Peace and Joy in Solitude: How I Hope Traveling Will Impact Me”

The Summer To Remember

Summer this year feels different. By: Noraly Paul My 3 Summer this year feels different. I can’t place the blame on me being older, personal relationships ending, finding what I want as a career, and just the compounding changes I’ve experienced this year. This summer is me taking the time to learn more about whoContinue reading “The Summer To Remember”