Category Archives: Global Scholars

By Alanna Rivera “The project is never finished.” This quote reminds me of how things in this world are constantly evolving. There are projects all around us thatbegin with the sole goal of helping others, uplifting communities, and many more eorts to help one another,and what starts with one continues with another. As our worldContinue reading “The Final Chapter of My Summer: Memories Abroad Captured in My Camera Roll”

By Maria Clara Oliveira I think the quote “the project is never finished” relates a lot to all types of community engagement and social impact work. As much as one can try their best to help and to improve the lives of those who need in their community of interest and so on, for atContinue reading “Never ending Story”

By Jillian Medina We said goodbye to three interns this week, and I am realizing I only have two more weeks… retriste. Every weekend we visit a new area of Argentina, and this weekend we were able to venture into Uruguay! Next weekend, I will also see Brazil and Paraguay! I never imagined any of theseContinue reading “Re… linda, triste, emocionado”

If we take final exams, rigid deadlines, and anything of that nature out of the equation, I’d honestly say that most of the great projects in our lives and in community never reach a conclusion. When it comes to work that embedded in passion, people, and growth, their lifetimes usually transcend not just deadlines, butContinue reading “Recap and What’s Next by Ava Jones”

By Michelle Heims “The project is never finished”…it seems daunting, but it couldn’t be more accurate. Whatever you do in life, there is always more to be done. Not in a way that undermines your achievements, but in a way that shows that progress and improvement is possible. As the world is constantly changing andContinue reading “The More You Know the More You Want to Discover”

To me the quote, the project is never finished, represents that there is always more work that can be done in research and findings for future perspectives, ideas, and inventions. There is always growth that can be done in research and revisions made with more knowledge that is expanded upon. This quote relates to myContinue reading “Recap and What’s Next by Taylor Haul”

By Catalina Grieco This summer I have learned that “the project is never finished” is not just a quote. It is the reality for anyone committed to social impact work, public service, and community engagement. No matter how many hours you spend in meetings, how many policies you help explain, or how many constituents youContinue reading “Voices, Policy, and Purpose”

By Jordyn Bain The project is never finished is a statement that certainly rings true to me. Although my research may be concluding, the lessons I’ve learned and the responsibility to continue contributing positively to my community remain. This experience has not only deepened my understanding of community engagement but also inspired me to remain activeContinue reading “Moving Forward”

I agree with this. Especially for the VA, even when I’m long gone, the VA will remain, and if the issues are not resolved, they will still be prevalent. I’m really happy with the work I’ve done with the VA and feel accomplished. I’m proud of increasing the efficiency of the VA and meeting newContinue reading “Recap and What’s Next by Frances Alicea”