In my TEFL community at FSU, a sense of solidarity is found in everyone’s interests in American culture. During this program, I have met so many people from continents all over the world and all of them come from different backgrounds and world cultures. The one thing everyone had in common was the interest andContinue reading “Solidarity in my Community”
Category Archives: Global Scholars
Farewell to UHI
My experience was very positive and it allowed me to see and plan into my future a bit more. I’m the type of person who has a ten year plan. While shadowing, my plan has been reinforced because I continue to be incredibly interested in dermatology. Volunteering at the UHI clinic introduced me to manyContinue reading “Farewell to UHI”
My Summer Map
My daily spheres include family, friends and academics. My family sphere includes my parents and my dog, Max. We usually spend time together at home or visiting relatives. My social sphere includes hometown friends, college friends and my boyfriend. I spend lots of time with them at the beach and going out to eat, especiallyContinue reading “My Summer Map”
What Resonates with me in the Media
Something that resonates with me among the stories I hear in the media, especially after my summer experience, are stories of refugees fleeing their countries and coming to the United States. One story that I heard and think people should know about is a boat of 114 Haitian refugees that landed in the Florida Keys.Continue reading “What Resonates with me in the Media”
Reflections on my Summer Experience
Overall, my experience was rewarding in so many ways! It was an opportunity for me to get outside of my comfort zone and interact with the people of my hometown with a concentrated purpose in mind. Volunteering with the English Café has allowed me to challenge myself and my capabilities, as well as gain moreContinue reading “Reflections on my Summer Experience”
Daily Spaces and New Faces
The main areas that I inhabit on a daily basis are spaces at my job, whether it be the playground or the different buildings that camp is held, and Northwest Regional Library, which is where my experience is held. I inhabit the library more frequently than most other spaces I go to, and it hasContinue reading “Daily Spaces and New Faces”
A Brand-New Cultural Environment
As of right now, my “cultural environment” is very diverse and broad. The community I’ve joined at the library consists primarily of people who have immigrated to the United States, as well as people who work at the library and have been very open and friendly to me. I do feel like I’ve joined aContinue reading “A Brand-New Cultural Environment”
Solidarity in an English-Learning Community
In my community, “solidarity” is seen in many different ways. My experience is educating English-learning US immigrants, so the issues that the students face vary. Issues within the English learning community can be small, such as bonding over the struggle that comes along with learning English, tricky grammar rules, and troubles with pronunciation. The issuesContinue reading “Solidarity in an English-Learning Community”
Summer Hindsight
Looking back at my summer, it has a been a rollercoaster of many different events, ranging from my global scholars experience, to my summer courses, to volunteer opportunities I had in the veterinary field in my hometown. Many of the things I participated in during my summer taught me how to be passionate, how toContinue reading “Summer Hindsight”
Final Blog
I’ve really enjoyed my time with the Global Scholars Program. It’s been a rewarding journey for the past three semesters, and I’ve grown a lot both academically and personally. My interests still revolve around my continued interest in the international affairs field, leaning on human rights, law, and diplomacy. My idea for a summer experienceContinue reading “Final Blog”
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