Some of the employees at my job are teachers and some of them have children. One of my coworkers is a new mom and a teacher. Talking to her, I have learned that summer camp costs for her older children take a big hit to her finances. It is insightful for me to learn aboutContinue reading “Structural Inequalities in Tallahassee”
Category Archives: Global Scholars
Transition to the Challenger Learning Center
My transition to my new job at the Challenger Learning Center has been pretty seamless, in so far as the physical location is minutes away from my apartment in Tallahassee. Everyone is extremely welcoming and the collective energy is positive! Thankfully my work schedule is during the mornings and ends at 1pm, so I alsoContinue reading “Transition to the Challenger Learning Center”
Becoming a part of the London Community
A moment that stood out to me was when I met a University College of London student, Ali, in a local park. My friends and I were completing some assignments and eating a charcuterie board from Marks & Spencer. At first, our conversation was merely an exchange of friendly banter about “the best cheeses” thatContinue reading “Becoming a part of the London Community”
Solidarity in London
This weeks prompt asked us to evaluate the extent to which solidarity is present in communal issues throughout our community. In London, I mainly interact with local students who go to the University College of London rather than the broader community. To gain a greater perspective of this topic, I asked two friends that IContinue reading “Solidarity in London”
My daily routine in London
My daily routine in London is everchanging, as I try to experience a new corner of this city each day. The area is so vast, I feel as though I could live here for months and still have more left to explore. Through the experiential learning opportunities in our class excursions and going on adventuresContinue reading “My daily routine in London”
Solidarity Within My Community
Solidarity within the community I am volunteering in revolves around the common sport of Tae Kwon Doe. I am currently volunteering at tribe martial arts, where people from all over Vero Beach come to practice this sport and learn more about the fascinating world of Tae Kwon Doe. Everyone’s shared interest in this dojo isContinue reading “Solidarity Within My Community”
My Cultural Environment
My environment consists of children and adults training in the sport of Tae Kwon Doe. Each student comes to the dojo for different reasons, whether it’s to learn a new, fun sport or to improve their physical and mental fitness. This new community I have become a part of shows me how anyone of anyContinue reading “My Cultural Environment”
Transition From School
My position at Horizons Washington through Americorp does not start until June 20th. For the time being, I have decided to spend my time at home in Woodstock, Georgia. The transition back into my life at home has been weird and different. In Tallahassee, I had gotten used to my busy schedule and sort ofContinue reading “Transition From School”
Education Accessibility and Other Structural Inequalities
Within this community, I have observed a couple of structural inequalities. One of them being the educational opportunities provided to students with invisible and visible disabilities in Maryland and also throughout the U.S. Our orientation for the families and their students is called the ice cream social, where students are able to get popsicles andContinue reading “Education Accessibility and Other Structural Inequalities”
Daily Routine of a Program Assistant for Horizons Greater Washington Through Americorp VISTA
My daily routine consists of waking up around 6-6:30 am, with the hopes of leaving at 7:30. I change, make breakfast and sometimes coffee, if time permits me to because at the moment I do not have a microwave to warm my milk. Between 7:20-7:30, I am walking to my car, my head praying thatContinue reading “Daily Routine of a Program Assistant for Horizons Greater Washington Through Americorp VISTA”