My goals for my summer and my Global Scholars Research! By: Na’Riyah McKinney Countdown to Impact: 3 Things, 2 Skills, 1 Truth Summer is here, and honestly? I’m equal parts excited and nervous. I have been an Advocacy Intern at The Women’s Fund Miami-Dade since January but now I am stepping into the summer session,Continue reading “3..2..1..Here is my Summer Impact!”
Category Archives: Global Scholars
Looking Ahead
3, 2, 1 By: Janna Lellis As I am publishing this, I have officially spent one week in Huaraz! What I saw once I landed at the Huaraz airport, with the most insane view of Huascaran, the tallest mountain in Peru at 22,205 feet! To be completely transparent, I felt so unprepared and anxious beforeContinue reading “Looking Ahead”
Learning Lots!
Rejection is truly never that serious. By: Kiley Irizarry These past few weeks have been filled with anxiety, disappointment, and stress, however the pathway has quickly cleared and I have learned a lot about myself and my goals. The end result: a sense of pride and a realization that nothing is as dire as IContinue reading “Learning Lots!”
Manifesting the Unwritten
Manifesting a Bilingual Life: Intentions for Costa Rica By: Alison Hoburg Here I have detailed the goals and intentions I have for my summer, pre-experience. These goals are mainly applicable to my time in Costa Rica, due to the world of change I will likely be experiencing. Three Things I Will Try/Do During My SummerContinue reading “Manifesting the Unwritten”
3,2,1
By: Sofia Hinestrosa As my time in Sevilla continues, I’ve realized that this experience is about much more than traveling or taking classes abroad. It has pushed me outside of my comfort zone, introduced me to new perspectives, and given me opportunities to explore my research topic in ways that would not have been possibleContinue reading “3,2,1”
Right Before the Sendoff!
Preparing for my Global Scholar Experience in Rio de Janeiro By: Colton Heine Though I have yet to fully depart to Rio de Janeiro for my global experience, I have been preparing and contemplating what I want to make out of my time abroad, and what I intend to accomplish. I have been to SouthContinue reading “Right Before the Sendoff!”
How I Live in an Art Museum
My second pre-experience post for Global Scholars. By: Kate Gerwig On my phone, I keep a photo album of over 1,000 photos of my favorite paintings and sink drains. In “Art Gallery,” I compile pictures of anything I find visually inspiring. Often, it’s a painting that I’ve seen in a museum or sometimes street art.Continue reading “How I Live in an Art Museum”
Backpacking in Europe – Backed by Research
Jumping from country to country for weekend trips while studying abroad in Spain is no easy task, especially when researching at the same time! By: Bella Gerencser Three experiences I want to have while in Europe would be visiting 9 countries, understanding public transportation, and creating an international food vlog. The nine countries I plan to visit wouldContinue reading “Backpacking in Europe – Backed by Research”
3, 2, 1’s!
Living the Pura Vida life already! By: Jayme Flores Hey hey friends! My long awaited experience in Costa Rica is starting in a couple of days…and I mean as in I start this Monday, June 1st! It’s surreal that the experience I have been facilitating and researching about is starting soon. For my second blogContinue reading “3, 2, 1’s!”
What Justice Looks Like Up Close
Exploring justice, immigration, and the human stories behind the legal system. By: Daniella Fernandez When most people think about the justice system, they think about laws, courtrooms, and legal procedures. This summer, through my internship at the Public Defender’s Office and my research on how immigrants are processed within the public defense system, I hopeContinue reading “What Justice Looks Like Up Close”