By: Massiel Mileo Caballero So, I’m a few weeks into this experience with OCA (Opportunity, Community, Ability), and I must say that it has been a very exciting time! I’ve had a lot of interesting conversations with campers and staff, and experienced some very interesting stories that I’ll probably remember for a long time. I’veContinue reading “What have I learned Thus Far In My Global Scholars Experience?”
Author Archives: st23e
And so it Begins
My first week in India and all that led up to it! By: Parini Mehta I arrived in India almost two weeks ago and was immediately met with a sense of clarity. It may have stemmed from my relief to finally have reached my destination following a long two-day journey, but it also felt asContinue reading “And so it Begins”
The Things I Almost Walked Past
Knowledge Day 3 By: Na’Riyah McKinney A lot of my summer is spent paying close attention; watching where people, ideas, and decisions move, and trying to write it all down accurately enough that it actually means something. But lately I’ve been realizing that paying attention isn’t only a work skill. It’s the thread that runsContinue reading “The Things I Almost Walked Past”
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”