By: Sindhu Bilapati When I first heard the phrase Global Scholar, it didn’t feel like a title to me. It felt more like a way of approaching things. I see it as putting yourself in a new environment and really taking the time to understand it. Not just what you’re doing, but why it matters andContinue reading “Becoming a Global Scholar”
Category Archives: Global Scholars
Introductory Blog Post
By: Cole Beiner Hello, my name is Cole Beiner and I am a global scholar at FSU. To me, global scholar means a student approaching new environments with curiosity, humility, and a willingness to both contribute and be changed by the experience. This summer, I plan to carry out these tenets by immersing myself inContinue reading “Introductory Blog Post “
Becoming a Global Scholar: Listening Beyond Language
By: Alana Banton The first time I heard the phrase Global Scholar, I imagined someone constantly in motion: crossing borders, absorbing cultures, and collecting stories. Now, I see it differently. To me, being a Global Scholar is less about distance traveled and more about depth of understanding. It is the ability to step into unfamiliar spacesContinue reading “Becoming a Global Scholar: Listening Beyond Language”
Becoming a Global Scholar at Home: Faith, Caregiving, and Community in Tallahassee
By: Tiana Baker What does it mean to be a Global Scholar without traveling across the world? For me, it means recognizing that global learning is not defined by distance, but by depth of engagement. Being a Global Scholar is about seeking understanding across cultures, asking meaningful questions, and exploring how belief systems and livedContinue reading “Becoming a Global Scholar at Home: Faith, Caregiving, and Community in Tallahassee”
Curious About Catalonia
By Chloe Bloom, Florida State University Hi, my name is Chloe Bloom! I am a senior at Florida State studying Communication Science and Disorders, with the goal of becoming a speech-language pathologist. I am especially interested in working both in research and clinical intervention with children who are simultaneously acquiring multiple languages. Language is suchContinue reading “Curious About Catalonia”
Family, Development, and Culture: My Journey as a Global Scholar Abroad in Spain
By Lizzie Alba My name is Lizzie Alba, and I describe myself as an emotionally empathetic, open-minded, and culturally sensitive Global Scholar. To me, being a Global Scholar means more than studying abroad—it means stepping into the world with curiosity, humility, and a willingness to learn from people whose experiences may be different from myContinue reading “Family, Development, and Culture: My Journey as a Global Scholar Abroad in Spain”
Now What?
By Elisha Wisdom Out of all the prompts and quotes that we have discussed in these blogs, this one has hit the hardest. After surveying the engagement in my community of interest, and looking at the work that needs to be done, it is truly endless. Identity work is incredibly nuanced, and cultural study evenContinue reading “Now What?”
Looking Forward
By Sofia Tascon This quote speaks volumes with its truth value. It reminds me of the concept of volunteer projects, where after a certain number of weeks of service being completed by a group, the feeling of accomplishment can mislead people into believing that the work is now all complete. However, just because at someContinue reading “Looking Forward “
The Work Is Never Finished: Closing One Chapter, Beginning Another
By Maria Clara Sandoval Durski “The project is never finished.” At first, this phrase might sound disheartening. But after this summer, I have come to see it as something much more hopeful. To me, it represents care. It reflects the idea that if we truly care about our communities, local or global, we will neverContinue reading “The Work Is Never Finished: Closing One Chapter, Beginning Another”
Recap and Ready for Fall
By Liam Roberson The project is never finished refers to any community and social impact work that must be done. In order for the community to be impacted, continuous service to keep the community running and healthy. As the summer comes to a close and more than two weeks back in the states, I canContinue reading “Recap and Ready for Fall”
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