By Janna Lelis, Florida State University Last Sunday, I landed in Huaraz, Peru to start my volunteering with Seeds of Hope. I landed at the local airport in Huaraz, which is about a 30-40 minute drive from the city center. My seat on the airplane didn’t have a window, so I had no idea whatContinue reading “Planting the Seed”
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Building the Bridge to Mastery: Research preparation and exploring Italian culture
By Olivia Leichter, Florida State University To open this post, I am happy to report that I have made it safely to Italy! I have enjoyed the last few days preparing for travel, navigating the train systems, practicing basic Italian, and exploring the local Italian culture with a lovely host family in a small townContinue reading “Building the Bridge to Mastery: Research preparation and exploring Italian culture”
Speaking Spanish Isn’t Scary?
By Chloe Bloom, Florida State University Hello from Spain! I’ve finally made it and couldn’t be more excited to jump right into my research study and explore the city of Barcelona. First step, knowing my way around. I’ve got a metro card so that I can get from place to place around the big cityContinue reading “Speaking Spanish Isn’t Scary?”
The Power of a Question: Beginning My Research Journey in Brazil
By Jakyah Hayes, Florida State University UROP Symposium ’25 As I begin this project, I am excited to strengthen my critical thinking, research, communication, leadership, and cross-cultural collaboration skills. One of the most important lessons I have learned as an anthropology student is that the power of research lies in the questions we ask. StrongContinue reading “The Power of a Question: Beginning My Research Journey in Brazil”
Exploring Musical Canon and Music Education in Florence
By: Isabel Ball, University of Missouri–Kansas City Hey everyone! My name is Isabel Ball, and I just finished my first year pursuing a Bachelor of Music Education at the University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC) Conservatory. I’m originally from Missouri, and if there’s one thing you should know about me, it’s that I love music andContinue reading “Exploring Musical Canon and Music Education in Florence”
Scarcity and Sacredness: tracing water management and indigenous sovereignty in Nepal
By: Lily Beckerman, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Hello! My name is Lily Beckerman, and I’m an undergraduate student at the University of Hawaii at Manoa studying anthropology. Outside of class, I sail for the University of Hawaii, and love to spend time outside in any fashion – hiking, swimming, or just reading at theContinue reading “Scarcity and Sacredness: tracing water management and indigenous sovereignty in Nepal “
Why Finland?
By Oluyemisi Bolarin, The University of Texas-Austin My name is Oluyemisi Bolarin, and I’m a rising senior at UT Austin completing a dual degree in Humanities Honors and Health & Society. Humanities Honors is an individualized, interdisciplinary program that lets students design a major around intellectual questions that don’t fit neatly into a single department.Continue reading “Why Finland? “
A Summer of Storytelling and Cultural Exchange with Youth in Sarajevo
By: Landen Broocke, William & Mary Hi there! My name is Landen Broocke, and I am a rising senior at the College of William & Mary studying History and Government. I grew up with a deep love for learning about the world, and that curiosity has shaped pretty much everything about my time in college.Continue reading “A Summer of Storytelling and Cultural Exchange with Youth in Sarajevo “
Speaking Influence: China’s Softpower in Southeast Asia
By: Luis Carvajal Picott, University of Texas at Austin My name is Luis Carvajal Picott, and I am a student at the University of Texas at Austin studying International Relations & Global Studies and Economics. I am half Venezuelan and half Chilean, and my interest in international affairs stems from a lifelong fascination with howContinue reading “Speaking Influence: China’s Softpower in Southeast Asia “
Why research is the best door for opportunities in college!
By: Sahar Faizan, University of Missouri, Kansas City Hi, my name is Sahar Faizan. I’m originally from Pakistan; my family immigrated to the United States when I was about 9 years old. English wasn’t my first or second language but I’ve come to deeply appreciate the unique diversity that comes with my background. I’m aContinue reading “Why research is the best door for opportunities in college!”
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