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Introductory Global Scholars Blog

By: Madeline Shaw Hi! My name is Madeline Shaw, I am a sophomore majoring in environmental engineering with minors in French and environmental science, and I am part of the 2026 Global Scholars cohort. When I think of the phrase “global scholar,” I think of someone who is open-minded, educated about the world, and interestedContinue reading “Introductory Global Scholars Blog”

Introductory Blog Post

By: Grace Redmond This summer I will be spending my first summer as a Global Scholar, and this really excites me, because being a Global Scholar is about a lot more than just traveling to a new place. I will be traveling with a completely new mindset of intentionally engaging with my surroundings in waysContinue reading “Introductory Blog Post”

Exploring Financial Sustainability in Nonprofits: A Global Scholars Experience in Florence

By: Julia Pieri Hi, I’m Julia Pieri, and this summer I’ll be studying abroad in Florence, Italy for six weeks as part of Florida State University’s Global Scholars Program. When I first heard the phrase “Global Scholar,” I thought it simply meant studying in another country. Now, I understand it as something much more meaningful.Continue reading “Exploring Financial Sustainability in Nonprofits: A Global Scholars Experience in Florence”

My Summer Experience

By: Aditi Pawa Searching for ways to improve community experiences in the U.S. by going abroad When I consider what it means to study a “global” issue, I generally consider issues that affect all–or at least most–people in the world, issues which have aspects of themselves which can be universalized, understood by people in everyContinue reading “My Summer Experience”

Introductory Blog Post

By: Noraly Paul Who I Am and My Plans Being a Global Scholar Hello to you! My name is Noraly Paul, and I am a sophomore majoring in Public Health at Florida State University. I knew I wanted to go to university after high school because education has and will always be the most importantContinue reading “Introductory Blog Post”

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! 🌟”