A map of where we were would be in a way linear by this point. We had set up a new fermentation so our sphere of locations had shifted a bit by now. Our first few weeks would have consisted of our place of residence, the university, and the local supermarkets. Once we had aContinue reading “Experimentando a fin”
Category Archives: Global Scholars
The Clotilda: An Unknown Story
After completing my experience, I went to my grandparent’s house to spend time with family. While I was there, my dad had mentioned wanting to go this museum in Mobile, Alabama. This museum was showcasing the history of the Clotilda, or the last known slave ship in the U.S., and the town, AfricaTown, that theseContinue reading “The Clotilda: An Unknown Story”
Revisiting my Interests After my Experience
During my experience over the summer I was able to learn more about student activism and grow as a person. I also learned more about myself and my interests. I learned a lot more about leadership as a whole and the necessary attributes needed to be a good leader. As a self-driven student, leading isContinue reading “Revisiting my Interests After my Experience”
Farewell to my AmeriCorps Summer Experience
My experience this summer has been truly great! I did not know what to expect when I started my AmeriCorps service with PeaceJam but it has given me a new perspective on what it takes to and what it means to truly serve a community. The Center for Leadership and Service does incredible work andContinue reading “Farewell to my AmeriCorps Summer Experience”
The Map of my Spaces
For my map, we start at the Center for Leadership and Service. PeaceJam Southeast operates out of this department at Florida State so I spent a lot of my time here. When not working on PeaceJam, I would assist and participate in different events and activities that the Center would put on. I also spentContinue reading “The Map of my Spaces”
Recent News Story
A recent story I have read about in the news is the wildfires in Maui, HI. The pictures of the aftermath of this wildfire is truly devastating and has been named the deadliest wildfire in modern U.S. history with over 89 casualties. In addition to casualties, this fire has truly wreaked havoc on the islandContinue reading “Recent News Story”
Farewell to Student PIRGs
As I say farewell to my internship experience working as a Fellow for Student PIRGs, I am reminded of how much I have learned and grown from the beginning of the summer. I’ve learned a lot about student activism, being a leader, and how to balance remote work and my health. Overall, my experience wasContinue reading “Farewell to Student PIRGs”
My Space While Working Remote
The maps of my spaces I inhabit daily are unique to my internship as a PIRG Fellow. Due to my experience being 100% remote, my work life revolves around this. My apartment room is very important to me as it facilitates my ability to complete my work and participate in my internship to the bestContinue reading “My Space While Working Remote”
Developing a Sense of Community Through Zoom
Community to me has always been more than just a physical space. Through social media and forming bonds through sports, interests, and traveling, your community and network can be as large as you can imagine. With the use of the internet and social media, these connections can be limitless. Through my experience with Student PIRGs,Continue reading “Developing a Sense of Community Through Zoom”
Solidarity Through Common Goals
As a leader in student activism, I have been leading a group of students on a campaign promoting the restoration of America’s Wildlife. Through this, I have seen the true power of solidarity which is defined as a unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest. In order toContinue reading “Solidarity Through Common Goals”