Author Archives: William Gragg

Use the link to check out my CapStone! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LS1E2RTdnMkQUt6d5l0wTkhk1zspGBQnsTIIFOKIZTw/edit

https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/project-promoting-social-equality-within-cultural-and-creative-industries-launched-mongolia-ifcd This news story from UNESCO resonated deeply with me because it discussed how much culture we are losing due to technological advancements. Mongolia’s solution to this problem was to outline a project that would advocate for culture by studying how technological advancements have decreased cultural facilitators’ ability to perpetuate culture through their work andContinue reading “Combating Globalization and Promoting Equality: Mongolia’s Vision”

My experience over this past summer has been amazing. I’ve learned so much about teaching English while simultaneously building a network of international students who have all become close friends of mine. The TEFL classes were lengthy, but this was completely necessary as we needed to cover a lot of content. The staff and studentsContinue reading “Graduation from TEFL!”

I spent most of my time this summer at the HCB, in Strozier Library, on Landis Green, and at the Hecht house. I lived off-campus this summer, so I would drive to campus early in the morning and spend the entirety of my day in various places on campus. First, I would park in TraditionsContinue reading “A Map of Daily Life: TEFL & Summer Classes”

I most definitely have joined a new community through my involvement with the TEFL certification course and the CIES program. My cultural environment at CIES is one made possible by the welcoming staff at the Hecht House, my classmates in the TEFL program, and the curious and energetic international students who come to FSU toContinue reading “A Newfound Community and Universal Acceptance”

I view solidarity in my community when people from various places in the world all come together and share genuine conversation and time. During my time at CIES (Center for Intensive English Studies), I have made friends with numerous people within the intensive English program- this includes the professors, program coordinators, and students. I beganContinue reading “CIES is a Representation of International Solidarity”

My routine for a TEFL class day is packed with tutoring, lectures, and assignment completion. On top of everything I must go for TEFL, I also must balance my other classes and their assignments as well. My average class day starts with waking up early to complete my morning routine and to get ready forContinue reading “Day in the Life: TEFL and Summer Classes”

Within my community it is evident that not everyone studying abroad can have a boundless experience. For me, studying abroad was a life without limits; I was traveling every weekend, eating great foods, and living a worry free life. Now that I’ve been around other students who are studying abroad in America, I can sayContinue reading “Social Differences in Abroad Experiences and My Capstone!”

Hello again everyone, William here! This week I started my first week of TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language). During this first week our professor, Professor Kim, paired us up with our tutees that we will will need to meet with for tutoring sessions multiple times a week. During these tutoring sessions, we willContinue reading “TEFL Week 1!”