Category Archives: Global Scholars

In my first week in the Philippines I have finished my open water diver certification and begun my advanced training. The volunteers and staff are amazing people and I’m making friends easily and quickly. This past weekend we rented bikes and went off into the mountains to cliff dive a water fall. This has easilyContinue reading “Week 1 in the Philippines”

My name is Arianna Garcia and I am a freshman at FSU, with an interest in a law related career. I was born in Venezuela, and moved to the US during my junior year in high school. My major is Political Science and hopefully Criminology as well. My summer experience is related to law. I will beContinue reading “Introducing Myself”

My name is Lauren Burch and I am a current third-year student at Florida State University majoring in Behavioral Neuroscience. I grew up in Miami, Fl. After completing my undergraduate, I hope to go to medical school. This summer I will be completing my EMT certification. I have just begun my medical experience currently workingContinue reading “Introducing Myself”

My name is Sophie Barley, and I am a second-year student at Florida State University from Ponte Vedra, Florida. I am double-majoring in International Affairs and Asian Studies with an Emphasis in Business, with concentrations in economics and Chinese. This Summer, I will be working as a Development Intern at the International Rescue Committee, whereContinue reading “Introducing Myself”

My name is Andrea Moran-Melendez and I am a junior pursuing a dual degree in behavioral neuroscience and public health. I am Puerto Rican raised in Jacksonville Florida. Over the summer I will first be studying epidemiology abroad in London. After that, I will be in an undergraduate research fellowship in Rochester Minnesota studying clinicalContinue reading “Introducing Myself”

My name is Mariajose Ladera and my major is International Affairs. I live in Woodstock, Georgia, a city 30-45 minutes from Atlanta, but usually I just say I am from Atlanta. Both of my parents are from South America, which means I can speak both English and Spanish. I am currently learning German, but IContinue reading “Introducing Myself”

I am Jaylin Green a third-year Jazz studies and Environmental Science & Policy major. Over the summer I will be volunteering with an NGO in the Philippines to participate in a volunteer-based scientific diving program to collect data on MPA’s effectiveness and resilience and offer data support to local and regional management units. Some of myContinue reading “Introducing Myself”

My name is Sara Bouhamid, I am majoring in Psychology with a minor in English and I am from Sarasota Florida  I am going to be studying with the FSU International Program in London, England. While I am there, I will be preparing a literature review for my thesis on identity protective cognition and theContinue reading “Introducing Myself”

My name is Julia Earnest and I am a second-year student from Jupiter, Florida. I am majoring in Exercise Physiology and I hope to attend medical school and eventually become a surgeon. Over the summer, I will be attending EMT school. This will allow me to further explore skills and interactions that are related toContinue reading “Introducing Myself”

My name is Isabelle Soto and I’m from St. Petersburg, Florida (south of Tampa). I’m majoring in psychology and statistics. Over the summer I will be a remote youth group leader for the NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). As a leader in the youth group, I will lead virtual discussion on topics related toContinue reading “Introducing Myself”