Resonating Stories

Due to my interest in international affairs, I’m usually pretty caught up on recent news stories through podcasts, articles, and news organizations in social media. The developing news on Maui’s wildfires is something that has resonated with me recently as I’m currently enrolled in FSU’s Emergency Management and Homeland Security certificate. I even could’ve signedContinue reading “Resonating Stories”

My Interests After my Experience

My interests were initially in looking at how non-profit organizations, particularly international NGOS, worked to engage with the community and solve issues within. By working with PeaceJam, an international NGO, I was definitely exposed to how these organizations try to make sustainable and lasting change within these communities. I think the biggest takeaway from workingContinue reading “My Interests After my Experience”

Glass ceilings and sticky floors

What resonates with me even more after this experience is how 3rd world countries continuously are given an unfair shake. I’ve known that they are given unfair disadvantages as my parents are from 3rd world countries, but living in one and speaking with other students that had grown up and studied in them really pulledContinue reading “Glass ceilings and sticky floors”

Adios a Costa Rica

This experience as a whole was a very complicated and messy situation. However even with all the ups and downs I thoroughly enjoyed it and would do it again in a heartbeat if given the choice, though a more streamlined process would have been nice.  The capstone for the summer experience has been shifted entirely,Continue reading “Adios a Costa Rica”