By Aryeh tenBroek, University of Hawai’i at Mānoa Semiotic Landscape of Kathmandu, photos by Aryeh tenBroek, Kathmandu, Nepal, summer 2025. When we communicate with each other every day, we make choices about what languages we use, and how we use them. What words we say or don’t say, how we pronounce them, what symbols weContinue reading “The Life of an Ancient Language in the Himalayas”
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Seeking Hope: Peace Education in Bosnia and Herzegovina
By: Talia Holzman, William & Mary Hi! My name is Talia Holzman, and I am a rising Senior at William & Mary studying Government and Philosophy. I am the president of the Women’s Rugby Team, a member of William & Mary’s Year of Civic Leadership subcommittees, and a Better Arguments Fellow. Rugby brings me joyContinue reading “Seeking Hope: Peace Education in Bosnia and Herzegovina”
Counting Down to Costa Rica: 3, 2, 1
By: Cole Beiner In less than a month, I’ll be boarding a plane to Costa Rica to begin my first independent research project in my time at FSU. I’ve spent the past year researching sustainable agriculture, water quality, and environmental stewardship, and now this summer, I’ll have the opportunity to step outside the classroom andContinue reading “Counting Down to Costa Rica: 3, 2, 1”
Lacquer and Legacy: Preparing for Research in Riga
Hi everyone, Sophie here! With the start of summer, I’ll be updating you on how I am continuing to prepare for my four-week-long research trip to Riga, Latvia. Sophie Works, Russian (Slavic) Studies and International Affairs Major, and Tyler Center for Global Studies Undergraduate Research awardee To briefly recap, my research focuses on Russian lacquerContinue reading “Lacquer and Legacy: Preparing for Research in Riga”
“More Passionate About My Project Than Ever Before”
By Raven Watkins, Florida State University [Content warning: skeletal remains] Hello! A lot has happened since we last spoke. I am ending my month in Spain and will be departing soon. Living in Chelva, there were more problems than I originally anticipated. The city is very small, so small that there’s only a half-sized groceryContinue reading ““More Passionate About My Project Than Ever Before””
Redefining Community by Maya Cabal
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”
Meet Marly
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”
People, Perspectives, Me
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”
People, Perspective, 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”
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”
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