My experience this summer has honestly been life-changing. Not only did I travel to Morocco but I traveled to Costa Rica as well. I traveled across the world on my own into a different time zone. It felt liberating, but I was also terrified of being by myself. While I was in Africa, I wasContinue reading “End of Summer”
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Summer is coming to an end
As summer is coming to a close, I have gained so many different experiences and have met so many different people that have helped me develop into who I am today. Despite the fact that I started volunteering at Second Harvest a few months ago, the amount of people and the amount of time putContinue reading “Summer is coming to an end”
Saying Goodbye as an IRC Youth Mentor
Last Wednesday (7/19) was my last day as an International Rescue Committee (IRC) Youth Mentor. Saying goodbye to my mentees was honestly heartbreaking and overall, bittersweet. I promised I would stay in touch when I come back for the Fall semester. Throughout our excursions, my mentees have been hanging out with another group of mentees.Continue reading “Saying Goodbye as an IRC Youth Mentor”
Reminiscing
This was a gift I received from the group of students in the photo, cherishing I will be able to take a piece of my experience to FSU!
My Routine as a Student Activist Leader with PIRG
As I am working as an intern with Student PIRGs as a Civic Engagement Fellow and Campaign Coordinator for the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, my routine is as follows: Pictured: Some of my campaign events include going out into nature to show elected officials the importance of the environment and protecting endangered species (see above)Continue reading “My Routine as a Student Activist Leader with PIRG”
Becoming More Aware of My Environment and Intro to My Capstone Project
During my internship with Student PIRGs as a Civic Engagement Fellow and Campaign Coordinator for the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, I have become more aware of structural inequalities related to student activism. When planning events I have become increasingly conscious of my team’s schedule, the resources they have available, and their ability to participate inContinue reading “Becoming More Aware of My Environment and Intro to My Capstone Project”
My Experience as a Civic Leadership Fellow
The transition process has been very difficult and my summer has been very hectic. I have been trying to balance summer classes, my internship, apartment problems, and personal problems. I have finally been able to get on top of things and have gotten around to writing my blogs for the summer. Because I’m working aContinue reading “My Experience as a Civic Leadership Fellow”
The Spheres in my Life
As the summer semester is nearing an end and finals week is coming up, my summer has been the same with the spaces that I am in and what I do. I am someone who is big on organization and having a routine. With that, my weekly schedule looks the same and the places IContinue reading “The Spheres in my Life”
Map of My Summer in Tallahassee
Kat playing with a kitten at the Fat Cat bookstore. I even had a cute little black cat curl up in my lap and fall asleep!
Community and Isolation
Here is a picture of Kat and I visiting the Tallahassee plant nursery. She told me about how her grandmother keeps lavender and succulents in her house in Ukraine.
HSF House Blogs 