Category Archives: Global Scholars

In emergency management, it is clear when solidarity arises. One of the many great joys of an emergency is the “rally around the flag” effect. It is an unspoken call to action after a major occurrence that often carries with it themes of patriotism and community. Moments like 9/11 recovery or after hurricane Katrina comeContinue reading “In Case of Emergency, Don’t Come to Florida”

Morocco to Italy This past week I said goodbye to Morocco and hello to the small town of Pavia, Italy. I was filled with excitement to begin my Medical Shadowing Program in Italy, but sad to leave behind my kiddos, the wonders of the Sahara Desert, and the bustling streets of Morocco. As I madeContinue reading “Group Dynamics & My New Community”

On my first day at the International Rescue Committee, I felt as if I had entered a whole new world. The work and topics that I had to familiarize myself with were entirely foreign. The office culture and setup were unusual compared to a standard office. But the unique collaborative office setting allowed me toContinue reading “Being at the International Rescue Committee”

Solidarity in my community is the collaborative effort put in by the emergency response teams all with the same goal, to put the care and safety of the community it protects first. This is most evident in a heavily populated college campus. I have observed from both ends, as a bystander and a part ofContinue reading “Solidarity in Emergency Medicine”

Among the reef there are peaceful interactions to be observed. One of the main rules of diving is to leave as little impact on the ecosystem as possible as to not disturb its inhabitants. This is also for ones own safety as many creatures of the deep are capable of biting, stinging, or causeing extremeContinue reading “Fish Mothers”

(Submitted by Arianna Garcia on June 30, 2022) My daily routine starts at 7:30am. I get dressed eat and prepare my lunch for the day. I arrive to the law firm, around 9am. So I vacuum and check the voicemails first. Then I check the email and take notes on those that are in Spanish.Continue reading “My daily routine”

In Emergency Medical Services, I think solidarity is strongly synonymous with consistent teamwork. Without adequate and clear communication within a crew, it is difficult to uphold a standard of care with patients. The significance of this unity has become clear to me during our practice scenarios in EMT school. While one student leads the call,Continue reading “Solidarity in Emergency Medicine.”

The structural inequalities that I have become attuned to during my experience have been the varying economic statuses of the children that attend the school. Though without conducting extra research I am not sure of the exact categorization of the school, Colegio Sagrado Corazón, between public and private institution, I am aware that the familyContinue reading “Structural Inequalities and CapStone Subject”