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Hello everyone! As I continue my journey here in Dublin, Ireland, I’ve been reflecting on the concept of solidarity within communities. This week’s blog post for the Global Scholars Program at Florida State University (FSU) focuses on what solidarity looks like in my community and the communal issues where it becomes most evident.  In myContinue reading “The Dublin Diaries: Solidarity in the Community”

Hello everyone! My second week at camp has been a wonderful roller coaster ride. This week, I learned that working with kids is both one of the most fun and hard jobs that someone could possibly do. With the plethora of emotions, experiences, interests, and dislikes of each camper, I have learned so much alreadyContinue reading “Adjusting to the Camp Environment”

As we were approaching the midway point of my research abroad, I thought I would do a little day in my life break down! I usually start the day early and prepare myself breakfast in my apartment kitchen and then go to the on-campus gym. Sometimes I do a bit of work on campus beforeContinue reading “Dublin Diaries: Day in my Life”

Solidarity in my community shines through during tough times. During COVID-19, we came together to prepare and distribute “cestas básicas” (basic food baskets) to help lower-income families. This ensured everyone had access to essential items despite the pandemic’s challenges. We also face issues like wildfires, and because it’s hard for fire trucks to reach ourContinue reading “Solidarity in Serrinha”

I arrived in Brazil this week and got to see some of my family that lives here, which has been an amazing experience! We started off my trip to Brazil by celebrating a Festa Junina (which is a June Festival) that celebrates caipira culture and honors Saint John. Its a festival full of traditional BrazilianContinue reading “Arrival in Brazil!”

As my internship has progressed, I have definitely seen my transition shift from uncertainty to confidence. I feel as if I am finally in the swing of things, and I believe that our semi-weekly meetings have encouraged me to further understand the intricacies of the behind-the-scenes of nonprofit organizations. My team and I have excellentContinue reading “Transitions and perspective changes”

Starting at the office was so much more seemless than I had been expecting. Since I am working for the State Attorney’s Office, I had to get finger printing done and sign a lot of paperwork, but luckily I did this before my first day. When I first got there, I met with a reallyContinue reading “The Start”

I arrived in Kathmandu Nepal about a week ago! Since then there have been so many new experiences. At first, all of the differences seemed very overwhelming, but day by day I began to get used to them. One of the first things I noticed is how nice and friendly people are. From the peopleContinue reading “Teaching English in Nepal!”