One of the most obvious differences between what a map of my everyday physical environment would look like in Valencia versus at home in Florida is that in Valencia I mostly traveled only within about a 15-minute walk from my apartment, which is a very small area. On my map of inhabited spaces from Valencia, IContinue reading “A Map of My Daily Spaces”
Category Archives: Global Scholars
My Community
Upon pursuing EMT school, I discovered a new, tight-knit community of first responders in emergency medicine. Although we have our differences, my class has established a sense of unity and understanding through our clear passion for medicine and excitement for patient care. EMT school has its challenges, but we find tranquility through the realization thatContinue reading “My Community”
My Cultural Environment and New Communities
During my time studying and volunteering in Valencia, Spain, I became part of two communities that are separate, but still coexist in proximity. The first community that I belonged to was the community of Florida State University study abroad students that I lived and studied with in Valencia. This community was very tight knit andContinue reading “My Cultural Environment and New Communities”
Solidarity in My Community
Though living in the international student bubble does in some ways hinder an authentic cultural experience of living in another country, there was a sense of solidarity that filled the study abroad community. When moving to a foreign country, especially without knowing anyone, it can be exceedingly difficult to find your footing. I experienced this, butContinue reading “Solidarity in My Community”
All Praise the Waze
There has not been a lot about this experience that has changed where I go regularly. I am still in the community I grew up in and close to home, which means I visit the same places for the most part. As a part of my experience, I have started going to some new placesContinue reading “All Praise the Waze”
Thankful for the experience
My experience this summer has been very eye-opening. I have learned the importance and value of truly listening and opening oneself up to new experiences, ideas, and ways of living. I have realized that outside of the bubble of a college campus, there are ways that I can contribute to the betterment of society inContinue reading “Thankful for the experience”
Inhabiting Different Spaces
I created a Venn diagram of sorts of things people associate me with in my different communities. One from my time in the city and another from my time in the town, and I have inserted a picture of it. I feel that before I started this experiment, I didn’t quite identify with the researcherContinue reading “Inhabiting Different Spaces”
Micro and Macro Community Connections
I feel that I have begun to really join a new community. I currently reside in a smaller town and enjoy getting to know everyone, attending city council meetings, and partaking in all of the events. I got to partake in the Mazepa day’ festivities and watch my first tractor pull. Being here has pulled meContinue reading “Micro and Macro Community Connections”
Solidarity
In my community, specifically in the law firm I am volunteering at the best act of solidarity shown by the attorneys are their comprehensiveness and empathy towards those of lower income. Usually attorney fees are quite high, making it impossible for many people to afford a good private lawyer. Public defenders are overloaded with casesContinue reading “Solidarity”
Cultural Environment in Tallahassee
I did not necessarily expect to experience a culture shock with my job at the Challenger Learning Center, as I have already lived in Tallahassee for a few years— but as a student, not a community member. At my job, a lot of the children’s parents work in government positions because we are located soContinue reading “Cultural Environment in Tallahassee”
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