My realization of the complexity of legal language and communication By: Alison Hoburg As I sit here at the dining table of my second host family in Costa Rica, the concept of “reflexivity” makes me proud of the work I’m doing, but also acutely aware of how my own personal stake in this project shapesContinue reading “Legalese & Language. Two Barriers Together? “
Category Archives: Global Scholars
Perspectives on Spain’s Sustainability
How people, myself, and perspectives in general affect my research. By: Bella Gerencser My research on “How do sustainability education and everyday sustainable practices together influence young people in Spain?” includes many direct and indirect stakeholders. The direct stakeholders that come to mind would be young people in Spain, university students studying in Spain (includingContinue reading “Perspectives on Spain’s Sustainability “
1 month left.
By: David Frazier 1 month left. As my summer experience is coming to a close, I have been reflecting on the purpose and goals of my research. My community-based inquiry is based investigating affective polarization and the role that governmental structure plays in exacerbating or mitigating partisan animosity. Polarization is not just some political science conceptContinue reading “1 month left. “
Researcher as the Instrument
By: Cole beiner Prior to coming to Costa Rica, I expected my life as a researcher to mean mainly standing by farming operations and recording those farming activities through a one-way observer perspective. Still, the time I have lived and worked at farms in the Osa Peninsula region has made me understand that a qualitativeContinue reading “Researcher as the Instrument”
Reflectiveness before Utila
By: Tessa Wiegand As I get ready to leave for my internship with the Whale Shark and Oceanic Research Center in Utila, Honduras, I’ve been thinking a lot about my Community-Based Issue (CBI) and how my perspective has already started to change. My project focuses on how coastal communities respond to human impacts on marineContinue reading “Reflectiveness before Utila”
Understanding Education Through Relationships
How relationships in Tanzania have shaped my understanding of educational access and child welfare By: Fleur Van Buuren My community-based inquiry focuses on access to education and the barriers that might prevent children from fully participating. There are many stakeholders involved in this issue. The most direct stakeholders are the students themselves, whose futures areContinue reading “Understanding Education Through Relationships”
From Tourist to Researcher: How Florence Has Changed My Perspective on Entrepreneurship – Reflexivity Compass Points
By: Dylan Stettner Spending the past several weeks studying abroad in Florence has transformed how I think about entrepreneurship, culture, and my own role as a researcher. Through my Global Scholars project and my World Food Culture course, I have begun to understand that success can look very different depending on the community and valuesContinue reading “From Tourist to Researcher: How Florence Has Changed My Perspective on Entrepreneurship – Reflexivity Compass Points”
Still Figuring It Out (But in London Now)
Jet lag, new friendships, and learning how to feel at home in London By: Zorianna Starks If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my first couple of days in London, it’s this: a five-hour time difference will absolutely humble you. My sleep schedule is currently hanging on by a thread. Back in Tallahassee, my bodyContinue reading “Still Figuring It Out (But in London Now)”
From Tallahassee to Tuscany
Preparing to investigate mental health care in Italy By: Maddie Stackow The countdown is on! T-minus 3 days until I arrive in Italy for my summer in Florence. As my departure date approaches, I find myself reminding myself to stay present and appreciate the opportunity ahead. While I am excited to experience a new culture,Continue reading “From Tallahassee to Tuscany”
People, Perspectives, Me
Global Scholars: Blog 3 By: Grace Redmond My summer experience began with me walking into a room full of people who all seem to know exactly what they are doing when I didn’t necessarily feel so sure, and that has been quietly humbling, but the experience has also been inspiring, challenging, and more eye-opening thanContinue reading “People, Perspectives, Me”
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