When thinking of solidarity in the Moroccan community I cannot think of something other than REMESS, the non-profit agency where I am volunteering and their support of the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE). The Social and Solidarity Economy is an economic system where social wellness and development are prioritized over profit generation. REMESS, the MoroccanContinue reading “Solidarity at REMESS”
Category Archives: Global Scholars
My first week in Cordoba!
My first couple of days in Cordoba have been a great experience! I am really getting to enjoy the city. Everyone has been extremely accommodating and enthusiastic to help me in my position, making my transition easier. The warm welcome makes it easier for me to suggest ideas and speak in Spanish, even if IContinue reading “My first week in Cordoba!”
My Map: Small but Familiar!
If I were to create a map of the spaces that I habit daily, It would consist mostly of the site of my internship and the library at Rollins College. However there is some variation, for example, I spend my days off with my family at home, or on the lake with my friends. IContinue reading “My Map: Small but Familiar!”
Where I Go
Hi! With being back in my home city of Orlando as compared to Tallahassee, the places I most often frequent have changed. The places I most often go are my job at Winn Dixie, volunteering with Second Harvest, and then the gym (sometimes). Before this summer experience I usually just frequented the FSU campus, goingContinue reading “Where I Go”
A Day in Cusco
One of my favorite things about my experience in Cusco is the flexibility. Ever since I got here, I have been able to experience multiple different programs. My last week I was able to contribute to an Alpaca farm which was an amazing experience. One of my favorite animals there was the baby Vicuña picturedContinue reading “A Day in Cusco”
Conservation Zoos and Aquariums
Hello! Recently, I’ve been focusing on how urban green space and infrastructure impacts local conservation and ecological goals in London, as compared to typical U.S. cities. However, for the past week or so, I’ve been trying to visit more touristy, large-scale conservation projects. Essentially, I’ve gone to the London Sealife Aquarium and the London Zoo,Continue reading “Conservation Zoos and Aquariums”
Expecting the Unexpected: When Things Don’t Always Go As Planned
Hey everyone! I hope you are all doing well and staying safe and healthy. This week for me was one of the craziest I’ve had yet, and through this week, I was shown the amazing community that High Meadows Camp has given me. The cultural environment at camp is very relaxed and tight-knit, because weContinue reading “Expecting the Unexpected: When Things Don’t Always Go As Planned”
Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5!
For the past two weeks, my day has been starting at 9 am with a lightweight yet delicious Moroccan breakfast composed of tea, fruits, yogurt, and msemmen, a Moroccan tortilla that I love eating with Nutella! After eating, I head to ARDES (The Regional Association for the Economic and Social Development), the non-profit I amContinue reading “Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5!”
Rio’s Urban Landscape and Economic Disparity
Hello again! This is the second week of my Global Scholars experience in Brazil, and I have been really enjoying getting to explore Rio de Janeiro and its beautiful scenery again. One central characteristic of Rio’s landscape that is immediately noticeable is the presence of informal housing developments, known as comunidades or favelas, throughout theContinue reading “Rio’s Urban Landscape and Economic Disparity”
Routine? Don’t Know Her.
Hey guys! Something very unique about my summer is that I am never in one place for very long. Every week I am somewhere new, thus it is difficult to give a current “map” of the places I inhabit. Yesterday I got back from Krakow, Poland and on Wednesday I will be heading to NurembergContinue reading “Routine? Don’t Know Her.”
