Category Archives: Global Scholars

“If we’re kind and polite, the world will be right”- Paddington 2 (2017) By Alanna Rivera N: New informationRegarding my community-based interest, which is exploring work-life balance in Italian culture from a mental health perspective, I’ve come to understand how deeply cultural values shape daily life. I’ve learned that different cultures prioritize different things, andContinue reading “Italian Culture Study”

By Maria Clara Oliveira I have learned the different methods that are taken place in programs for the homeless in order to ensure that these programs can actually have a positive imapct in the lives of those who are a part of the program. Before my experience I thought that programs that help with theContinue reading “What I Learned”

By Catalina Grieco This summer has taught me more about my community than I ever expected. I have come to understand how many people in Sarasota face barriers that are not always visible. Veterans struggle to access mental health resources or navigate the complexities of VA benefits. Families are caught in the long and difficultContinue reading “Evolving in Real Time: A Mid Summer Reflection”

By Valerie Contreras Before stepping into the law office this summer, I had a pretty narrow idea of what working in the legal field looked like. I imagined everyone around me either deep into law school or laser-focused on getting there. What I quickly realized is—like many things in life—that picture was only half theContinue reading “Reflections from the Legal World: A Summer in Personal Injury Law”

By Caroline Ceaser N = New informationSince beginning my summer experience, I’ve learned a great deal about how public health and clinical care are practiced in Seville, especially through my shadowing at Clínica Santa Justa. I didn’t expect the differences in hospital cleanliness protocols and resource availability compared to my hospital experience in the U.S.Continue reading “Looking Beyond this Summer Experience”

By Jordyn Bain N = New informationSo far this summer, I’ve learned that many NGOs working with Ukrainian refugees in Prague face significant challenges stemming from inconsistent government funding, overreliance on short-term volunteers, and governmental constraints that limit their ability to work efficiently. This insight has complicated my previous view that NGOs are always well-equippedContinue reading “Reaffirmation of My Academic Interests”

By Frances Alicea N – New InformationVolunteering at the VA clinic this summer has taught me much more than I expected about veterans’ struggles. Before this experience, I mostly thought of healthcare disparities in terms of access to appointments or lower quality healthcare, but being in the clinic day after day has opened my eyesContinue reading “Learning More About Myself and Others”

By Angel-Amon Wildgoose During my stay in Toronto, I want to get out of my comfort zone when it comes to risk-taking and trying out new avenues for adventure. Typically, I love a thrill-seeking, group activity. I have skydived, raced in a Porsche, and flown in a helicopter. However, I have an issue with neverContinue reading “The Marathon Continues”

By Elisha Wisdom The Tallahassee component of my experience begins in two weeks, and I have begun thinking about my “bucket-list” for my summer experience. As far as things on the list that would move the project forward, I am very focused on building a contact sheet with a diverse range of experiences. Some ofContinue reading “3, 2, 1: T-Minus 2 Weeks to Lift Off!”

By Sofia Tascon While I´m studying abroad in Spain for the summer, I would love to take part in different global experiences through the opportunities gifted to me. For instance, I plan to travel outside of Spain while I´m over there. Many students are planning a trip to Morocco and that is a place I´veContinue reading “Anything Can Happen, I Hope for the Best!”