Global Scholars

This is the official blog site for FSU’s Global Scholars Program.

These blogs are the written accounts of students in FSU’s Global Scholars during their independent summer experiences to explore community engagement. Read more and learn about how these students connect their experiences to their interests!

To learn more about the Global Scholars program, click here to visit the official website.

A Look into my Research

By: Tessa Wiegand Throughout my time so far on the island of Utila, Honduras, I have began to understand the value of obtaining qualitative research rather than quantitative. As they are very different, each can play different roles in and hold their own value in data collection. With my research, I am able to gather…

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 been…

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 reflection…

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.…

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 since…

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2 thoughts on “Global Scholars

  1. Engaging narratives! It’s inspiring to see students connecting experiences with interests. Learning about real-world engagement is invaluable for entrepreneurs. Jessica Brown

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