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Drama and Diversity: Cultural Aspects that Influence Tango in Argentina
By Naomi Rees, Austin Community College ¡Buenos días a todos! I am Naomi, and I’m excited to share my adventures with study abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina! I’ll be studying the cultural nuances and influences of Argentine tango while in Argentina. Tango performance on the Avenida 9 de Julio in Buenos Aires, a famous street in…
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Gearing up for Nairobi, Kenya
By Mary Begley, Syracuse University Hi everyone! My name is Mary Begley, and I’m from Yonkers, New York. I’m a junior at Syracuse University, where I study Finance and Business Management. Outside of academics, I love traveling, going to the gym, and trying new things, whether that’s food, activities, or places I’ve never been. Growing…
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Exploring the Unknown from Western Australia to the Deepest Parts of the Sea
By Landon Schumaker, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Hi! I’m from Chandler, Arizona—born and raised in the desert but always drawn to the ocean. I’m currently a student at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, majoring in marine biology with a minor in business administration. I’m also part of the Honors Program, where I’m working…
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Enlivening Indigenous Voices in an Indonesian National Park: Recentering Forest Conservation Priorities through Oral Histories
By Gabrielle Kics Growing up in Illinois, my early understanding of land use and environmental impact was shaped by countless rows of commercialized corn and soybean fields. Now, as a Global Environmental Science student at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, my perspective has expanded beyond solely Midwestern fields. Learning about environmental issues stretching from…
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Can Japanese Rice Cultivation Techniques Translate to Texas?
By Jacob Kosman Hello, I am Jacob Kosman and I am a student at Austin Community College in Austin Texas. My primary field of study is Agricultural Science with the intention of moving forward with Agricultural Leadership at Texas A&M. My specialty is agronomy (study of crop production) and horticulture (study of garden cultivation), but…
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The Art of Unscripted Film
By Aiden Leslie, Florida State University While working on Lane Splitting, I have been developing a wide range of research and professional skills that are already pushing me beyond my previous experiences. I am learning how to construct a compelling narrative that balances the personal stories of the Motoboys with the larger political and economic…
