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Hello! Recently, I’ve been focusing on how urban green space and infrastructure impacts local conservation and ecological goals in London, as compared to typical U.S. cities. However, for the past week or so, I’ve been trying to visit more touristy, large-scale conservation projects. Essentially, I’ve gone to the London Sealife Aquarium and the London Zoo,Continue reading “Conservation Zoos and Aquariums”

Hey everyone! I hope you are all doing well and staying safe and healthy. This week for me was one of the craziest I’ve had yet, and through this week, I was shown the amazing community that High Meadows Camp has given me. The cultural environment at camp is very relaxed and tight-knit, because weContinue reading “Expecting the Unexpected: When Things Don’t Always Go As Planned”

Hello again! This is the second week of my Global Scholars experience in Brazil, and I have been really enjoying getting to explore Rio de Janeiro and its beautiful scenery again. One central characteristic of Rio’s landscape that is immediately noticeable is the presence of informal housing developments, known as comunidades or favelas, throughout theContinue reading “Rio’s Urban Landscape and Economic Disparity”

Hey guys! Something very unique about my summer is that I am never in one place for very long. Every week I am somewhere new, thus it is difficult to give a current “map” of the places I inhabit. Yesterday I got back from Krakow, Poland and on Wednesday I will be heading to NurembergContinue reading “Routine? Don’t Know Her.”

Creating a map of the spaces I inhabit on a daily or weekly basis would illustrate a blend of both routine and dynamic environments. On a typical day, my map would feature several key locations: Comparing this to my spheres from before I started my experience, several changes are evident: Overall, the evolution of myContinue reading “Mapping My Experience”

I come from a tight-knit community that deeply values solidarity and mutual support. Growing up here, I’ve experienced firsthand how we come together in times of need, reinforcing our bonds and collective responsibility. This sense of community is evident in how we collaborate to address challenges, such as stopping wildfires and maintaining open communication throughContinue reading “Community at Fazenda Serrinha”

Solidarity in Japan is one that I have found to be extremely beneficial. Especially, in terms of population and children comutes in Japan. Like any other country, Japan has its ups and downs, but one thing that I have noticed is that as a community they will do small things without seeking a reward back.Continue reading “Solidarity in Japan”

Every day I wake up at 8 a.m. to get ready and I order breakfast. I get dressed and pack my bag, including sunglasses, umbrella, and notebook. Around 9 a.m. I eat my breakfast and drink my coffee. Then at 9:30, I leave to walk to the school I am volunteering at. It takes aboutContinue reading “A Day in my Life”

Hello everyone! As part of the Global Scholars Program at Florida State University (FSU), I’m sharing my experiences studying abroad in Dublin, Ireland. This week, I’ll be mapping the spaces I inhabit on a daily and weekly basis and comparing them to my usual spheres back home.  Daily and Weekly Spaces in Dublin  In Dublin,Continue reading “The Dublin Diaries: Mapping my Life”