By Sophie Works, Florida State University Hi everyone! My name is Sophie Works, and I am a third-year honors student pursuing a dual degree in Russian (Slavic) Studies and International Affairs with minors in English and Museum Studies. I’m a member of the Honors, Scholars, and Fellows House Undergraduate Research Advisory Board, FSU Libraries DigitalContinue reading “A Summer in Tallinn: Researching Icons, Faith, and Cultural Memory”
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Jusqu’ici tout va bien
By William Merrix, Florida State University Hello, everyone! My name is William Merrix, and I am a 3rd-year student at Florida State University, receiving dual degrees in Computer Science and Linguistics. I am the Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Political Review at Florida State University, where I oversee the legal and Africana sections. I have been interestedContinue reading “Jusqu’ici tout va bien”
Cremonese Violin and Workshop Creation Project
By Olivia Leichter, Florida State University There is a question that most string players eventually face, often in the middle of a practice session or right before a performance: something feels off with my instrument — now what? Maybe the strings sit too high, the bow isn’t responding the way it should, or an acheContinue reading “Cremonese Violin and Workshop Creation Project”
A Return to Rome: Exploring the Motivations and Implications of England’s Turn Towards Catholicism
By Kristen Cavanagh, Florida State University I am Kristen Cavanagh, a first-year student at FSU who is majoring in English. As a literature student, I see stories as instruments that explore the human condition—our arc, psyche, and vulnerabilities. My particular fascination with the novel has grown alongside my desire to understand religious phenomena. I thinkContinue reading “A Return to Rome: Exploring the Motivations and Implications of England’s Turn Towards Catholicism”
Exploring and Learning in Chile
By Ohemaa Asibuo, Syracuse University My name is Ohemaa Asibuo, and I am a junior at Syracuse University. I am from Ghana and the United States, but have spent the majority of my life in Accra, Ghana. My major is International Relations, with a concentration in International Political Economy and the Americas. Studying abroad inContinue reading “Exploring and Learning in Chile”
The School as a Tool of the State: How Soviet Indoctrination and State-Sponsored Violence Reengineered the Meaning of Schooling
By Mason Burley, Syracuse University Hello! My name is Mason Burley, and I am a rising junior studying Inclusive Adolescent Education & History and minoring in Atrocity Studies and the Practices of Social Justice at Syracuse University. I have a passion for educating students of all backgrounds about the importance of historical events and howContinue reading “The School as a Tool of the State: How Soviet Indoctrination and State-Sponsored Violence Reengineered the Meaning of Schooling”
Pre-Poland Ponderings
By Ella Roerden, Syracuse University Hello! My name is Ella Roerden, and I am a junior at Syracuse University, pursuing majors in Anthropology and International Relations. I have lived in Syracuse my whole life, but I have always loved to travel. This fall, I am spending the semester in Wroclaw, Poland, and it is theContinue reading “Pre-Poland Ponderings”
Welcome to Kigali!
By Rayyan Salam, University of Washington Hello and welcome to Kigali!! I’m Rayyan Salam, and I study Law, Economics, and Public Policy at the University of Washington. In my free time, I enjoy reading books, going on hikes, watching movies, and spending time with friends. My passions are a mix of law, directing, and humanContinue reading “Welcome to Kigali!”
New Insights from My Naxian Summer
By Maya Parfitt, William & Mary So far, all the archaeological projects I’ve been a part of have led me to the most charming places. Maybe it’s the fact that I’ve only worked in the Balkans, where stuff sometimes feels chaotic or upside down to outsiders. As soon as I stepped foot on Naxos, afterContinue reading “New Insights from My Naxian Summer “
Reflections from Seville and the Role of Community and Culture in Environmental Conservation
By Reagan Claggett, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa My mentored research project abroad turned out to be far more transformative than I ever imagined. Beyond technical skills, it opened the door to writing better scientific proposals, navigating professional interviews with confidence, and presenting data in meaningful ways. Stepping into a field I’ve been passionate aboutContinue reading “Reflections from Seville and the Role of Community and Culture in Environmental Conservation “
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