Well hello there!

By: Victoria Ovies My very first Global Scholars blog and a bit about myself ^-^ Being a Global Scholar involves more than just traveling abroad to experience another culture. In my opinion, this title requires one to go deeper and challenge previously held beliefs to become more culturally aware. It requires curiosity, critical thinking, andContinue reading “Well hello there!”

This Summer…

By: Madeline Oliva My 2026 summer plans as a Global Scholar at FSU! Hey guys! My name is Madeline Oliva and I am part of Florida State University’s 2026 Global Scholars cohort. FSU Global Scholars is a program that lasts for three semesters where students design their own experiences where they research global issues. TheContinue reading “This Summer…”

Chi, Che, Quando, Dove, Perche?

By: Kathryn O’Connor An introduction to my Global Scholars research project! INTRODUCTION: Hello! My name is Kathryn O’Connor and I am Classical Civilizations major here at Florida State University (Go ‘Noles!). I am also a member of the 2026 Global Scholars cohort, which is a research program at Florida State where over the course ofContinue reading “Chi, Che, Quando, Dove, Perche?”

Hello Everyone & Fellow Global Researchers! 🌟

By: Charlize Morrison Introductory Blog for Global Scholars 2026 research I am Charlize Morrison, a third-year student at Florida State University double majoring in International Affairs and Editing, Writing and Media. I am a sister of Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc., the Dominican Student Association, and the Hispanic-Latine Pre-Law Society at FSU. I am currentlyContinue reading “Hello Everyone & Fellow Global Researchers! 🌟”

Introduction to Global Scholars Project

By: Parini Mehta Hello! My name is Parini Mehta and I am a Global Scholar at Florida State University. Global Scholars is a program in which FSU facilitates undergraduate student research around the world to promote impactful global engagement in the student body. This summer, for my global scholars experience, I plan to go toContinue reading “Introduction to Global Scholars Project”

Knowledge Day 1: The start of my Global Scholars Journey

By: Nariyah Mckinney I did not choose this topic, this topic chose me. The way things tend to choose you when they have been sitting in your chest for long enough that ignoring them starts to feel irresponsible. My grandfather heavily influenced the way I understand the world. And one of the most significant thingsContinue reading “Knowledge Day 1: The start of my Global Scholars Journey”

Closer to the Sky

By: Janna Lelis Hi everyone! My name is Janna Lelis and I’m a second-year Political Science and Economics student at Florida State University. This is me! This summer, I will be volunteering as an English Teaching Assistant with Seeds of Hope Peru, a local nongovernmental organization (NGO) in Huaraz, Peru, which provides educational support andContinue reading “Closer to the Sky”

First Global Scholars Blog!

By Kiley Irizarry (Picture included because this was lowkey how I was feeling like when I got that interview request) Hello! My name is Kiley, and I am a sophomore at Florida State University. I am also a member of the 2026 Global Scholars Cohort, and I will be using this blog to document myContinue reading “First Global Scholars Blog!”