Category Archives: Global Scholars

Hello Everyone & Fellow Global Researchers! ðŸŒŸ

By: Charlize Morrison Introductory Blog for Global Scholars 2026 research I am Charlize Morrison, a third-year student at Florida State University double majoring in International Affairs and Editing, Writing and Media. I am a sister of Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc., the Dominican Student Association, and the Hispanic-Latine Pre-Law Society at FSU. I am currentlyContinue reading “Hello Everyone & Fellow Global Researchers! ðŸŒŸ”

Introduction to Global Scholars Project

By: Parini Mehta Hello! My name is Parini Mehta and I am a Global Scholar at Florida State University. Global Scholars is a program in which FSU facilitates undergraduate student research around the world to promote impactful global engagement in the student body. This summer, for my global scholars experience, I plan to go toContinue reading “Introduction to Global Scholars Project”

Knowledge Day 1: The start of my Global Scholars Journey

By: Na’Riyah Mckinney I did not choose this topic, this topic chose me. The way things tend to choose you when they have been sitting in your chest for long enough that ignoring them starts to feel irresponsible. My grandfather heavily influenced the way I understand the world. And one of the most significant thingsContinue reading “Knowledge Day 1: The start of my Global Scholars Journey”

Closer to the Sky

By: Janna Lelis Hi everyone! My name is Janna Lelis and I’m a second-year Political Science and Economics student at Florida State University. This is me! This summer, I will be volunteering as an English Teaching Assistant with Seeds of Hope Peru, a local nongovernmental organization (NGO) in Huaraz, Peru, which provides educational support andContinue reading “Closer to the Sky”

First Global Scholars Blog!

By Kiley Irizarry (Picture included because this was lowkey how I was feeling like when I got that interview request) Hello! My name is Kiley, and I am a sophomore at Florida State University. I am also a member of the 2026 Global Scholars Cohort, and I will be using this blog to document myContinue reading “First Global Scholars Blog!”

I’m a Global Scholar! 

But…what does that mean… By: Alison Hoburg To me, the pursuit of becoming a Global Scholar is all about developing a wider perspective of the world. I want to gain this perspective by focusing on how people interact—specifically, the communication methods we use and how those methods impact the flow of information. Ultimately, I hopeContinue reading “I’m a Global Scholar! “

From Tallahassee to Seville: Exploring Healthcare and Identity

By: Sofia Hinestrosa As a Global Scholar, I see myself as someone who is not only learning about the world, but actively engaging with it and trying to understand people’s experiences from different perspectives. To me, global scholarship means going beyond the classroom and using real-world interactions to better understand issues that affect people acrossContinue reading “From Tallahassee to Seville: Exploring Healthcare and Identity”

Research at the Beach Down in Copacabana

Introductory Blog Post By: Colton Heine Hello! I’m Colton Heine and this year I am a part of the Global Scholars Program at Florida State University. I am currently a freshman looking into a bachelors in Criminology or Cyber-Criminology with a minor in Mathematics. To me, being a global scholar is the structured approach toContinue reading “Research at the Beach Down in Copacabana”