Category Archives: Global Scholars

But…what does that mean… By: Alison Hoburg To me, the pursuit of becoming a Global Scholar is all about developing a wider perspective of the world. I want to gain this perspective by focusing on how people interact—specifically, the communication methods we use and how those methods impact the flow of information. Ultimately, I hopeContinue reading “I’m a Global Scholar! “

By: Sofia Hinestrosa As a Global Scholar, I see myself as someone who is not only learning about the world, but actively engaging with it and trying to understand people’s experiences from different perspectives. To me, global scholarship means going beyond the classroom and using real-world interactions to better understand issues that affect people acrossContinue reading “From Tallahassee to Seville: Exploring Healthcare and Identity”

Introductory Blog Post By: Colton Heine Hello! I’m Colton Heine and this year I am a part of the Global Scholars Program at Florida State University. I am currently a freshman looking into a bachelors in Criminology or Cyber-Criminology with a minor in Mathematics. To me, being a global scholar is the structured approach toContinue reading “Research at the Beach Down in Copacabana”

Rio De Janeiro: My Summer Experience By: Kourtnee Gray When I think about being a Global Scholar, I don’t think of it as just studying abroad. To me, it means stepping outside of what I’m used to and really being open to learning from people, experiences, and environments that are different from my own. It’sContinue reading “Beyond Borders: What Being a Global Scholar Means to Me”

Bella’s time in Spain through Global Scholars!! By: Bella Gerencser For me, being a Global Scholar means being a researcher who takes in a community’s perspective and researches their practices. This summer, I plan to speak to any local or tourist individuals about their perspective on Spain to try to find a connection for aContinue reading “Spain’s Responsibility Towards Climate Change”

By: David Frazier What’s up! My name is David Frazier, and I am a 2026 Global Scholar at Florida State University.  Global Scholars are high achieving students who are conducting research across many different fields with the goal of developing their global perspectives.  This summer I will be studying comparative political polarization based on governmentalContinue reading “Summer 2026”

San Jose, Costa Rica awaits me 🙂 By: Jayme Flores Hello everyone! My name is Jayme Flores, and I am a Behavioral Neuroscience major at Florida State University. I am a Global Scholar for the 2025-2026 cohort, and will be conducting my summer experience in June of this year. The Global Scholars program is aContinue reading “My first Global Scholars Blog!”

By: Daniella Fernandez “When I hear the phrase Global Scholar, I do not think only of travel. I think of responsibility. To me, being a Global Scholar means learning how to move through the world with curiosity, humility, and purpose—understanding that every community carries its own history, struggles, and strengths. It means asking not just what canContinue reading “Becoming a Global Scholar, One Story at a Time”

My Return to China for Language, Culture, and Ethnography By: Molli Derfuss My Story, My Path: About Me Hello, my name is Molli Xiao Xiao Derfuss. I am a third-year undergraduate student at Florida State University pursuing a Dual Degree in Art History and Religion with a minor in Chinese. As a Global Scholar, IContinue reading “Tracing the Red Thread”

By: Victoria De Jorio-Koegler My name is Victoria De Jorio-Koegler and I am a Global Scholar. To me, being a Global Scholar means pursuing research internationally in hopes of deeper, enriched understanding of other cultures and how the shapes international perception. Through my participation in the Global Scholars Program, however, I have learned to viewContinue reading “Introductory Blog Post”