Category Archives: Global Scholars

As my time in Europe comes to an end, I find myself reflecting on the myriad of experiences, friendships, and lessons I’ve gathered over the past few months. This journey has been nothing short of transformative, and I am grateful for every moment spent here. A Picture That Speaks Volumes The picture attached above isContinue reading “Hasta Luego Valencia!”

If I could get everyone to read one journalistic article about predictive policing (the subject of my IDEA Grant research project I spent the majority of my summer conducting) It would be “Targeted” by Kathleen McGrory and Neil Bedi, with photos by Douglas R. Clifford via the Tampa Bay Times. Link to the article here:Continue reading “Predictive Policing and Lack of Awareness”

This summer has been filled with unforgettable highlights and profound discoveries, both in Japan and within myself. I’ve had the opportunity to explore a part of the world I never imagined visiting as a child. In Japan, I formed lasting friendships while discovering the vibrant cities of Tokyo, Nikko, Kyoto, and Kamakura, immersing myself deeplyContinue reading “This Summer in Japan”

This summer has been an experience to remember. I am extremely blessed to be able to partake on an internship and the opportunity to be able to connect with new community here in Houston, Texas. It has been eye opening to what the world has to offer and also the people within it. To knowContinue reading “Farewell!”

This has been an absolutely life changing summer. In the beginning I was extremely nervous that I would not be able to make friends at camp. It felt like going to a new school and not knowing anyone except this time I was 20 and not in gradeschool at all. All of my worries meltedContinue reading “Farewell Camp!”

My summer experience has been incredible. I am in such awe of my students, their effort, their dedication, and their kindness. I feel so lucky that these women are the first people I get to teach, I am definitely undeserving of them. This experience gave me a snippet of a society I have never thoughtContinue reading “Reflection”

Hi everyone! Though my camp experience ended a few weeks ago, I am still so sad that camp is over for the summer. I made incredible, formidable relationships with my coworkers, and learned so much about myself throughout the process. Before camp, I was nervous about how working with kids would be. Would the kidsContinue reading “Wrapping Camp Up”

As my summer project comes to an end, I find myself reflecting on an unforgettable journey that has profoundly shaped my perspective on the world. This summer has been a whirlwind of new experiences, cultural immersion, and personal growth. From my internship in Valencia, Spain, to my travels across Europe, including a memorable visit toContinue reading “Farewell to My Project: A Summer to Remember across Europe!”

My experience studying human rights and genocide in Prague, Czechia was absolutely life-changing. I deeply appreciate this program and all I learned about the history of the struggle for human rights in Europe. Returning to the US, I have a much more nuanced understanding of the international human rights regime and the historical tragedies thatContinue reading “A Farewell to Prague: A JFK Airport Adventure”