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”
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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”
Solidarity in Tallahassee
The community of Tallahassee is very politically charged because it is the capital of Florida. I think that this encourages a lot of people to be more expressively political, as they have more opportunities to voice their beliefs. Topics such as police brutality and the war in Ukraine are a few that produce a lotContinue reading “Solidarity in Tallahassee”
Daily Routine as a Camp Counselor
I arrive at the camp at 7:30am and set up for extended care with games like Connect 4, which I have gotten very good at; the camp begins at 9am so some kids come beforehand so their parents can go to work. When camp starts, we do free play for a while and then it’sContinue reading “Daily Routine as a Camp Counselor”
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