By: Tessa Wiegand As I prepare for my experience this summer in Utila, Honduras, I am looking forward to the abundance of opportunities I will have to learn, grow, and challenge myself in ways that I don’t experience in my everyday life. One of the main things I would like to do this summer isContinue reading “Preparation, Goals, and Growth”
Category Archives: Global Scholars
Looking Ahead
Goals for my summer in Tanzania By: Fleur Van Buuren As I begin my travel to Arusha, Tanzania, I have given thought to the experiences that I hope to have and the skills that I want to develop during my time abroad. One experience that I am especially excited about is the opportunity to visitContinue reading “Looking Ahead”
Eight Weeks, Two Cities, One Me in Progress
Excited, nervous, and everything in between By: Zorianna Starks In just a couple of weeks, I’ll be leaving for what will probably be one of the biggest experiences of my life so far: spending four weeks in London and four weeks in Amsterdam. Even though I’m excited, I’d be lying if I said I wasn’tContinue reading “Eight Weeks, Two Cities, One Me in Progress”
Blog 2
By: Maddie Stackow And so it begins! It’s finally summer time and I am anxiously anticipating my departure for Florence, Italy! This time last year I was preparing for Summer B as a freshman at Florida State University. I knew practically no one and I was hyperfixated on dorm decor, new clothes, and preparing toContinue reading “Blog 2”
Blog 2: 3, 2, 1
By: Madeline Shaw When I go to Dublin, Ireland this summer, I want to try a lot of new things and develop new skills. The first thing I want to try is making new friends. I am going far out of my comfort zone by traveling to a new country by myself without knowing anyoneContinue reading “Blog 2: 3, 2, 1”
Florence Through New Eyes: Three Observations, Two Surprises, and One Question
By Dylan Stettner When I first arrived in Florence as a student from Florida State University’s Global Scholars program, I expected to learn about Italian culture, conduct research, and experience life abroad. What I did not expect was how much living in another country would change the way I think about everyday life, community, andContinue reading “Florence Through New Eyes: Three Observations, Two Surprises, and One Question”
Developing Peace and Joy in Solitude: How I Hope Traveling Will Impact Me
The 3, 2, 1 of my summer experience By: Aditi Pawa If there is one thing I can state in complete certainty about myself, it is that I am absolutely horrible at being alone. No matter what I am doing—reading, writing, going to a concert, a coffee shop, the park, the lake, the movie theatre,Continue reading “Developing Peace and Joy in Solitude: How I Hope Traveling Will Impact Me”
The Summer To Remember
Summer this year feels different. By: Noraly Paul My 3 Summer this year feels different. I can’t place the blame on me being older, personal relationships ending, finding what I want as a career, and just the compounding changes I’ve experienced this year. This summer is me taking the time to learn more about whoContinue reading “The Summer To Remember”
Il Tempo Vola Quando ci si Diverte.
Reflecting on my goals while also getting excited about the future! By: Kathryn O’Connor A group picture from our first week here! Intro Hey! Welcome back to my humble corner of the internet. Things have been busy over here at Cetamura del Chianti and before I knew it my program only has two weeks left!Continue reading “Il Tempo Vola Quando ci si Diverte.”
My 3, 2, 1…
Blog post 2 – Preparing for My Global Scholars Research By: Charlize Morrison 3 Things I Want To Do During My Summer Experience… The first month of the summer has come to an end. I spent most of my summer in South Florida spending time with my family and friends, and recharging my energy forContinue reading “My 3, 2, 1…”
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