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When I began my Human Rights Internship in Córdoba, I experienced a swathing of cultural shock. Not being a native Spanish speaker was extremely difficult at first because I had to navigate the city alone, ride buses, order for myself, and interact with my Spanish host family. Luckily, my host mom was an English teacher andContinue reading “Redefining Community by Maya Cabal”

By Marly Michel Hello, everyone! My name is Claude-Marly Michel, but I prefer to go by Marly. I’m currently a second-year Biological Science with minors in Chemistry and Psychology. I’m from the vibrant city of Miami, Florida, which has not only shaped my identity but also fueled my passion for healthcare and community service. AsContinue reading “Meet Marly”

      As I am waiting for my summer experience to start, I have been planning and going-over the next three months. It’s been hard to imagine who is going to be involved with the experience, and what impact I can make on another person. To prepare for the making of my documentary andContinue reading “People, Perspectives, Me”

My research in the Ren Lab focuses on spinal cord injury recovery, where the direct stakeholders can be like patients with spinal cord injuries, healthcare providers, and researchers developing treatments, while the  indirect stakeholders are policymakers, rehabilitation centers, and the broader medical community. My connection to this issue comes from my academic background in neuroscienceContinue reading “People, Perspective, Me”

The direct stakeholders are the residents of Florida’s 9th Congressional District, especially communities that have historically been underrepresented, such as Latino, Black, and immigrant groups. Congressman Darren Soto and his staff are also key stakeholders, since they’re the ones responsible for listening to these constituents and acting on their concerns in Washington. Indirect stakeholders includeContinue reading “People, Perspective, Me”

My community based interest this summer is environmental justice. I want to learn more about how climate research and urban design can intersect to create more resilient cities. Social activism is a fundamental aspect of environmental justice and sustainability, so I think identifying what role I can play to support these causes will be helpful.Continue reading “People, Perspective, Me”

Through my participation in the Clinical Assistant Program (CAP) and my volunteer work at Big Bend Hospice this summer, I’ve developed a deeper understanding of patient care that extends beyond what can be learned from textbooks. Improving access to patient-centered, compassionate healthcare for underprivileged populations is the primary focus of my study. Based on myContinue reading “Finding My Role in a Complex System  “

This summer I am spending my time working on an excavation site in the Tuscan regions of Italy, excavating Roman and Etruscan materials. Additionally, I will spend time researching the connection between religious arts and artifacts of the Roman and Byzantine times and the connections they hold with the Christian communities of Italy. Italy isContinue reading “People, Perspectives and Me: Churches vs Tourism in Italy.”

My summer experience is based in an orthopedic hospital where I am interning and working with orthopedic doctors. The direct stakeholders in this type of environment are the physicians and hospitals surrounding the local area. This is because these are actively involved in the decision making and success of orthopedic care and work. The goalContinue reading “People, Perspective, Me”