Both the American political and economic climate get a lot of attention from my American family and friends. Truth be told, even my friends, family, and strangers talk a lot about the political and economic news of America. Although news of the hegemon’s political and economic climate should objectively remain highly prioritized news, “less breaking”Continue reading “global news and my thoughts”
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My Routine!
I start off at my hotel, which is on the edge of a well-known tourist area called Thamel. After eating breakfast I walk about 25 minutes to the school where I volunteer. I saw a lot of local places and crossed the Bishnumati River. After my time at the school is done I walk aboutContinue reading “My Routine!”
Daily Spaces
At the beginning of my trip, I spent most of my time exploring the city of Tokyo. Now that I’m settling into my routine, I’m noticing all the little habits and routines that I’ve developed. I typically start my day with a trip to the 7/11 store, which is conveniently located around the corner fromContinue reading “Daily Spaces”
From Rome to Valencia: Exploring the Layers of Community Through History and Culture
Visiting the Trevi Fountain, the Colosseum, and Vatican City in Rome profoundly expanded my understanding of what makes up a community. These iconic landmarks provided a glimpse into how deeply history and culture influence a community’s identity. The Trevi Fountain, with its intricate sculptures and the tradition of tossing coins for wishes, showcased the artistryContinue reading “From Rome to Valencia: Exploring the Layers of Community Through History and Culture”
Solidarity at UERJ
From my first encounter with the Geocorpo group at UERJ, I immediately noticed the solidarity among students and professors, and the essential role it plays in the dynamics of the research group and its members’ contributions. Students here are always willing to help one another, whether through the exchange of academic resources and thoughtful contributionsContinue reading “Solidarity at UERJ”
Olympic Tea ☕️
Bonjour friends! A story that a friend mentioned to me that has resonated with me the most the past week concerns the safety of the Olympics. I feel as if the mainstream media should be up to date on the different attempts to attack civilians and servers in Paris this summer. There have been severalContinue reading “Olympic Tea ☕️”
Wrapping Up, Final Thoughts, and Impacts on the Future
Going into Florida State University, I knew that public health, my major, was a broad field, and with that comes many opportunities to explore, whether that be government, medicine, research, etc. I have always had a passion for global public health and international healthcare. Through the Global Scholars Program, I have felt like I haveContinue reading “Wrapping Up, Final Thoughts, and Impacts on the Future”
1 in 5
My capstone project is coming along nicely. Theres a lot to say about my time in volunteering with second harvest, but even more to make note about the issue of sustainability and food insecurity in my city. According to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, one in eight people in Central Florida face foodContinue reading “1 in 5”
The Last Week of my Internship
Overall, I am very grateful for my internship opportunity with Uganda Development and Health Associates. As I approach the end of my experience, I have enjoyed reflecting on not only what I have done throughout this internship but also the insight and knowledge that I have gained through this time. I have learned about differingContinue reading “The Last Week of my Internship”
My Overall Project and Experience
Like anyone else, I would say this was an amazing experience that expanded my worldview. In recent weeks I’ve learned so much about Argentinian history, life, and culture. Without having moved here for a month I would’ve never had such an enriching cultural experience. I have had the opportunity to be joyfully immersed in theContinue reading “My Overall Project and Experience”
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