Category Archives: Global Scholars

My experience has been so amazing this summer. Not only have I learned so much, I have had so much fun. I really thought the longer hours I took on would make the job become dreadful after a month or so of being there, however, I was excited to go to work almost every singleContinue reading “The Experience”

Since my internship is in my hometown, the overall culture of my experience is very familiar to me. However, I have definitely been exposed to new communities outside of that larger, familiar scope. For example, I am working in the State Attorney’s Office which has about 7 misdemeanor attorneys and a lot of people workingContinue reading “Cultural Environment”

While in Valencia, Spain, I became more attuned to several structural inequalities, particularly in healthcare access and digital connectivity. In certain neighborhoods, disparities in access to quality healthcare services were noticeable. Residents in lower-income areas often faced longer wait times and had fewer medical facilities. The COVID-19 pandemic further highlighted these disparities, as individuals inContinue reading “Valencia Reflections”

My routine here in Brazil has been pretty busy, but I really like it!  Since the research group I am participating in is at the Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ), a lot of the work is done on campus, in the Maracanã neighborhood of Rio. This means that I often have to travel toContinue reading “My Routine in Brazil”

My current routine is somewhat unique compared to other students in my program. While most of my peers start their day early, my schedule allows for a different approach that balances my academic, personal, and professional responsibilities effectively. Morning Midday Afternoon and Evening Friday and Weekend A Special Sunday Experience But for this time aroundContinue reading “My Weekly Routine”

I am very lucky to have picked such a beautiful country to visit. Being in Peru has opened my eyes to a new lifestyle, new connections and communities, and much more. I loved Peru so much that I was reluctant to leave when the time came. The projects that I contributed to filled me withContinue reading “My 6 Weeks”

Due to the fact that my internship with Uganda Development and Health Associates is virtual, my map of the spaces that I inhabit on a daily or weekly basis differs from many. Since the work that I do is completed via my computer, I can work from pretty much anywhere (Wi-Fi permitting)! If I wereContinue reading “My Map”

When I started my experience at Camp, I mostly spent my time in Camp Operations and the Dining Hall. Now, many weeks later I am doing something different every day. That is one of the things I love MOST about my job at camp. I love to help everyone at camp achieve their best selvesContinue reading “Boggy Map”