Reflecting on my goals while also getting excited about the future! By: Kathryn O’Connor A group picture from our first week here! Intro Hey! Welcome back to my humble corner of the internet. Things have been busy over here at Cetamura del Chianti and before I knew it my program only has two weeks left!Continue reading “Il Tempo Vola Quando ci si Diverte.”
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My 3, 2, 1…
Blog post 2 – Preparing for My Global Scholars Research By: Charlize Morrison 3 Things I Want To Do During My Summer Experience… The first month of the summer has come to an end. I spent most of my summer in South Florida spending time with my family and friends, and recharging my energy forContinue reading “My 3, 2, 1…”
3..2..1..Here is my Summer Impact!
My goals for my summer and my Global Scholars Research! By: Na’Riyah McKinney Countdown to Impact: 3 Things, 2 Skills, 1 Truth Summer is here, and honestly? I’m equal parts excited and nervous. I have been an Advocacy Intern at The Women’s Fund Miami-Dade since January but now I am stepping into the summer session,Continue reading “3..2..1..Here is my Summer Impact!”
Looking Ahead
3, 2, 1 By: Janna Lellis As I am publishing this, I have officially spent one week in Huaraz! What I saw once I landed at the Huaraz airport, with the most insane view of Huascaran, the tallest mountain in Peru at 22,205 feet! To be completely transparent, I felt so unprepared and anxious beforeContinue reading “Looking Ahead”
Learning Lots!
Rejection is truly never that serious. By: Kiley Irizarry These past few weeks have been filled with anxiety, disappointment, and stress, however the pathway has quickly cleared and I have learned a lot about myself and my goals. The end result: a sense of pride and a realization that nothing is as dire as IContinue reading “Learning Lots!”
Marine Conservation in Utila, Honduras
By: Tessa Wiegand Hi! My name is Tessa Wiegand and I am currently a first-year undergraduate student and Global Scholar at Florida State University. I have been given the opportunity to participate in research globally with which I will then compose a Capstone project. To me, being a Global Scholar means more than simply studyingContinue reading “Marine Conservation in Utila, Honduras”
Childcare and Education in Tanzania
By: Fleur Van Buuren Introductory to my summer volunteering and researching early childhood education in Arusha, Tanzania Hello! My name is Fleur Van Buuren, and I am a student at Florida State University (FSU) in Tallahassee, Florida, majoring in International Affairs. I am originally from Tampa, Florida, and I am extremely passionate about global development,Continue reading “Childcare and Education in Tanzania”
The Tradeoff Between Entrepreneurial Growth and Company Mission in Small Businesses in Florence, Italy
By: Dylan Stettner My name is Dylan Stettner and being an FSU Global Scholar is not just about studying in another country. To me it means stepping outside of my comfort zone and learning how the world actually works by being part of it. It is about understanding people, culture, and business through real experiencesContinue reading “The Tradeoff Between Entrepreneurial Growth and Company Mission in Small Businesses in Florence, Italy”
Big World, Bigger Questions
By: Zorianna Starks Catching flights, studying minds, and stepping into my next chapter Ahhhh Me😙(The Queen) If you asked me to describe myself as a Global Scholar, I wouldn’t just say “a student who studies abroad.” That sounds way too boring for what this actually is. To me, being a Global Scholar means being curious enoughContinue reading “Big World, Bigger Questions”
From Tallahassee to Florence: A Journey Through Global Mental Health
By: Maddie Stackow Examining cross-cultural approaches to university mental health care, assessment, and prevention Hi! My name is Madalynn Stackow, and I am a psychology major with a passion for research. I am honored to be a part of the Global Scholars 2026 Cohort. As a psychology student, I am driven to understand why peopleContinue reading “From Tallahassee to Florence: A Journey Through Global Mental Health”
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