By Elizabeth Feldkamp, University of Missouri-Kansas City Traveling to Antigua Guatemala to research the reconstruction phases of the San Agustín ruins following major earthquakes was one of the most rewarding experiences of my academic career. As an Urban Planning and Design student, I often study how cities evolve in response to growth, policy, and redevelopment.Continue reading “Post-Travel Reflection “
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On dit quoi?
By William Merrix, Florida State University For my final blog post, I want to share with you some of the preliminary findings, impact, and conversational contributions of the data I collected this summer. For seven weeks this summer, I collaborated with a Nouchi-speaking translator who tutored me in basic Nouchi before interviewing with Nouchi respondents.Continue reading “On dit quoi?”
Trending Catholicism in the UK
By Kristen Cavanagh, Florida State University Over the last few years, there has been evidence that younger generations are becoming open-minded toward religion. Hostile atheism has been supplanted by a vague spiritualism and agnosticism. Taking it a step further, it appears young adults are interested in Catholicism and Organized Christianity. This trend has been well-documentedContinue reading “Trending Catholicism in the UK”
The Complexity of juvenile corals in Bonaire
By Kassandra Sevila, Florida State University My research in Bonaire focuses on the abundance and distribution of juvenile corals. Juvenile corals are important because they represent the next generation of the reef. Their ability to settle and survive can help us better understand a reef’s potential to recover. Through our research, we examined how juvenileContinue reading “The Complexity of juvenile corals in Bonaire”
Stitching Through Time: Exploring English Hand Embroidery as Art, Communication, and Cultural Memory pt.3
By Violet Lorish, Florida State University Violet Lorish at the V&A Kensington. July 19, 2026 Hello from across the pond! I have been thoroughly enjoying all of the new experiences and exciting interviews I have scheduled while in London and Liverpool. My studies have been very rewarding and I am so excited to share what IContinue reading “Stitching Through Time: Exploring English Hand Embroidery as Art, Communication, and Cultural Memory pt.3”
Gracias por todo, Perú
By Janna Lelis, Florida State University This past summer, I had the privilege of spending two months in a small Andean city called Huaraz, in the beautiful country of Peru, studying about English teacher education and investment in English learning perspectives. I was working with a local NGO called Seeds of Hope, assisting a localContinue reading “Gracias por todo, Perú”
From Rejection to Results: Interviewing Multilingual Families Across Spain
By Chloe Bloom, Florida State University Buenas, I’m back to share the latest and greatest on my interviewing process! As well as some of the challenges I’ve taken on to get there. Before even beginning my summer, I of course had expectations, a plan for how this whole experience would go. Except it’s hard forContinue reading “From Rejection to Results: Interviewing Multilingual Families Across Spain”
Portrait d’un jeune homme au début de la vingtaine en Côte d’Ivoire
By William Merrix, Florida State University In my last blog post, I talked about my first few days here in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Since then, I have gotten to complete interviews, talk to residents, overcome obstacles, and take a culture-rich trip to the country’s capital. To date, I have completed 10 interviews, 2 informal interviews,Continue reading “Portrait d’un jeune homme au début de la vingtaine en Côte d’Ivoire”
Stitching Through Time: Exploring English Hand Embroidery as Art, Communication, and Cultural Memory pt.2
Violet Lorish, Florida State University Violet Lorish at the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art & DeWitt Wallace Decorative , Arts Museums, in Colonial WIlliamsburg,VA. Photo taken by Ann Lorish, June 19th, 2026 Hello! My name is Violet Lorish, and I am currently a rising third-year student at Florida State University studying in the College of MusicContinue reading “Stitching Through Time: Exploring English Hand Embroidery as Art, Communication, and Cultural Memory pt.2”
The Relevance of Faith in Oxford: The Opinions of the People
By Kristen Cavanagh, Florida State University Throughout May and June, I travelled to England to interrogate the religious landscape at Oxford. My specific inquiry involved a reported increase in conversions to Catholicism. Through conversations with priests and converts, I hoped to understand the extent of this movement and the motivations underpinning the return to religion.Continue reading “The Relevance of Faith in Oxford: The Opinions of the People “
