Structural Inequalities: Boggy Bears and Afghans!

Hello! You may be asking yourself… What is a boggy bear? Camp Boggy Creek states on their website “When our campers arrive at Camp Boggy Creek… they are greeted with their very own Boggy Bear and Afghan. Each bear and afghan are made with TLC and each one is unique, just like our campers. GroupsContinue reading “Structural Inequalities: Boggy Bears and Afghans!”

Embracing Early Mornings: A Productive Internship Routine

My current routine starts with early mornings, allowing plenty of time for personal activities later in the day. I wake up around 5:45 a.m. to prepare for my internship, arriving at 6:30 a.m. sharp. Once there, I collaborate with my supervisor to tackle the day’s tasks. We work diligently to complete a checklist that coversContinue reading “Embracing Early Mornings: A Productive Internship Routine”

Day In The Life at Camp as a Camp Operations Assistant!

A day in the life at camp is a day filled with safety, respect, and love. My job role is a lot different than a traditional camp counselor in that I get to work with the camp directors as well as with the campers. Each week I oversee sections of camper arrival day and manageContinue reading “Day In The Life at Camp as a Camp Operations Assistant!”

The Dublin Diaries: Week 2 – Addressing Structural Inequalities in Digital Forensics 

Hello everyone! It’s hard to believe I’ve already spent two and a half weeks here in Dublin, Ireland. My time at University College Dublin (UCD) has been a whirlwind of research, exploration, and personal growth. This week, as part of the Global Scholars Program at Florida State University (FSU), I’m focusing on a critical issue:Continue reading “The Dublin Diaries: Week 2 – Addressing Structural Inequalities in Digital Forensics “

The Beginning

As I complete my first official week as an intern for Uganda Development and Health Associates, my transition has been seamless. However, through my previous months of meetings and learning from peers, leaders in the organization, and fellow interns, I can confidently say that my perspective on international healthcare systems has undergone the most transition.Continue reading “The Beginning”

Predictive Policing as a Human Rights Issue

This Summer, I have been conducting an independent research project that explores intelligence-led, predictive policing practices as a human rights issue. My research directly addresses structural inequalities that can be perpetuated through law enforcement tactics and especially through novel technologies that have been rhetorically construed to be falsely unbiased. Although the idea that modern technologiesContinue reading “Predictive Policing as a Human Rights Issue”

Navigating Opportunity: My Journey and Observations in Houston’s Third Ward

Since moving to Houston and immersing myself in the vibrant Third Ward community, I’ve become increasingly aware of the structural inequalities that permeate this area. The Third Ward, while rich in culture and history, faces significant disparities in access to quality education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. Many residents struggle with inadequate public services and infrastructure,Continue reading “Navigating Opportunity: My Journey and Observations in Houston’s Third Ward”

First Day in Dubrovnik!

I have made it to Dubrovnik, Croatia for the start of my second study abroad program! Some structural inequalities I have become more attuned to during my travels in Eastern Europe are gender, educational, and economic disparities. Some social conditions that exacerbate these inequalities are the masochistic society, a history of conflict between ethnic groupsContinue reading “First Day in Dubrovnik!”