Warren Oliver

Introducing Myself

My name is Jaylynn Pierre, a senior majoring in Family and Child Sciences from Miami. This summer I will be in Orlando working with Americorp on a zero waste initiative. Working with the recycling initiative, Beyond 34, is related to my experience because it will give me insight on environmental improvements and their effect on the economyContinue reading “Introducing Myself”

Introducing Myself

My name is Cassandra Fetkowitz, and I am a Behavioral Neuroscience Major, pursuing a certificate in US Intelligence Systems and a minor in Middle Eastern Studies. I am from Long Island, NY but now reside in Melbourne Beach, Fl. This summer I will be volunteering for three weeks in a Childcare Center in Morocco, followedContinue reading “Introducing Myself”

Introducing Myself

Hello! My name is Gwynne English and I am a second year International Affairs and Spanish double major from Clearwater, Florida. This summer I will be exploring my interest in emergency management through a community outreach emergency management internship with Pinellas County Emergency Management Services. Specifically I want to look into and improve the accessibilityContinue reading “Introducing Myself”

Introducing Myself

My name is Fiona Giardino, and I am a second-year public health major from Jupiter, Florida. My summer experience involves me hopefully being a part of the Donald J. Weidner Program this summer which is a prelaw program for students interested in going to law school in the future. Along with this four-week program, IContinue reading “Introducing Myself”

Who am I?

My name is Reynaldo Denaud, and I’m a third-year student at Florida State University from Port Saint Lucie, Florida. I am majoring in Exercise Physiology and I aspire to attend Physical Therapy (PT) school where I will earn my doctorate and become a licensed PT. This summer, I will hope to travel to Accra, GhanaContinue reading “Who am I?”

Who am I?

My name is Mia McSheffrey, and I am a second-year student at Florida State University from St. Petersburg, Florida! I am majoring in Clinical Professions, and I hope to attend medical school and become a physician. This summer, I will be volunteering in Cusco, Peru, at a shelter for young mothers called Casa Mantay. ThisContinue reading “Who am I?”

Hey! I’m Quin!

(Submitted by Quin Roscoe June 29th) Hello! My name is Quinlan Roscoe, but everyone calls me Quin. I’m from Dartmouth, MA, which is about an hour south of Boston. There are many people in my town who never leave, which is why from a young age I’ve always been interested in travel. Fortunately, I have parentsContinue reading “Hey! I’m Quin!”

Poetry for reflection

(Written by MariaJose Ladera April 31, 2021) April has been full of adventures. Starting off with Easter weekend, my family decided to take a mini vacation to the beach. We wanted to do something fun and relaxing due to March being such a stressful month, even if it was for a couple of days. AnotherContinue reading “Poetry for reflection”

Impactful people

(Written by MariaJose Ladera on March 31, 2021) March has been pretty hectic, my family and I started it being quarantined within the house. Leading into February, my dad and brother tested positive for Covid-19, starting with mild symptoms and then they progressively got worse; however, my dad was the one who was affected theContinue reading “Impactful people”

Being Brave and Overcoming

(Originally written in February 2021 by MariaJose Ladera) There have been many moments when I have been brave. I believe they all stem from the moment that I decided to take a gap year. When I decided to take a gap year and told people about what I was going to do, I received someContinue reading “Being Brave and Overcoming”