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Lessons from Tanzania

Reflecting on how new perspectives and relationships have transformed my understanding of education and child welfare By: Fleur Van Buuren When I first got to Tanzania, I expected to learn about educational access by observing classrooms and working with students. While this has definitely taught me a lot, one of the biggest lessons has beenContinue reading “Lessons from Tanzania”

From Research to Action: Building LEAD FSU

How Conversations, Research, and Real-World Experience Inspired a Community of Student Entrepreneurs By: Dylan Stettner One of the most important lessons I have learned throughout my Global Scholars experience is that research is not something that happens separate from the researcher. In qualitative research, the researcher is the instrument. Every observation, conversation, question, and reflectionContinue reading “From Research to Action: Building LEAD FSU”

Ciao Italia!

From traveling to data collection, let’s check in on what I’ve been up to since touching ground in Florence! By: Madalynn Stackow Here we are! I am settled into Florence and I can’t believe I am over half way into my study abroad experience! I’ve gained new friendships, tried new foods, and made countless memories.Continue reading “Ciao Italia!”

Reflexivity Compass Points

By: Grace Redmond New Information: The biggest thing I’ve learned is that a research question can’t just be interesting, but it has to be specific, feasible, and anchored in what has and hasn’t already been done. At the start of the summer, I thought a good project came from a broad, compelling idea. I’ve sinceContinue reading “Reflexivity Compass Points”

Beyond the Numbers: The People Behind My Research

By: Julia Pieri When I first started thinking about my capstone project, I was mostly focused on the financial side of nonprofit organizations. As an accounting and finance student, I naturally gravitated toward budgets, revenue sources, and long-term financial sustainability. I expected my research to be centered around numbers, but my time in Florence showedContinue reading “Beyond the Numbers: The People Behind My Research”

Talk to People, Challenge Yourself

If you look for community, you will surely find it By: Noraly Paul For the past few weeks I truly have seen my community through a new pair of eyes. I have had my previous beliefs and ideas challenged while also gaining new perspectives. This was simply done through listening and talking to new people.Continue reading “Talk to People, Challenge Yourself”

Getting Down and Dirty (Research Edition)

Well, in a sense anyway. I am no longer knee-deep in a dirty pit, but I am beginning to organize and review my data! By: Kathryn O’Connor Ciao tutti! Friends, it has been a while but I am back with some updates and insight into my past month. Tomorrow marks the one month anniversary ofContinue reading “Getting Down and Dirty (Research Edition)”

Living to Learn

Exploring how I have grown over my time with my global scholars experience By: Parini Mehta My first day coming into the office for my internship I thought I was relatively cognizant of certain nuances and social disparities outside of western culture. However, in my first week I was given readings and media to consumeContinue reading “Living to Learn”

Mapping it Out

By: Kiley Irizarry As I have gotten more involved with my CBI and my Summer Experience, even though it was not the experience I originally chose or expected, I have had some positive personal developments that I think are useful to share. Recently, I have been taking advantage of the fact that I am inContinue reading “Mapping it Out”

Reflectiveness before Utila

By: Tessa Wiegand As I get ready to leave for my internship with the Whale Shark and Oceanic Research Center in Utila, Honduras, I’ve been thinking a lot about my Community-Based Issue (CBI) and how my perspective has already started to change. My project focuses on how coastal communities respond to human impacts on marineContinue reading “Reflectiveness before Utila”