Hi and welcome to my first month at Camp Boggy Creek! My transition here was much smoother than expected. Truly it is like I am at summer camp even though I am an adult. The kids have not arrived yet – the first month is orientation and bond building so the staff can work togetherContinue reading “Welcome to Camp!”
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The Dublin Diaries (Week 1, Getting to know my surroundings)
Hello everyone! I am so excited to share how my summer experience has been progressing! On May 26th I spent the day traveling to Dublin where I was met by my program instructors as well as other UCD summer students. We were driven into the city where we explored and ate lunch as a group.Continue reading “The Dublin Diaries (Week 1, Getting to know my surroundings)”
Navigating My Journey: A Smooth Transition to Houston
My transition to Houston has been remarkably smooth. Thoughtful planning for my days ahead has made my move effortless. My housing in Houston is located near downtown, in the historic Third Ward neighborhood. This area is filled with many businesses and an entrepreneurial spirit. I can walk to my internship in just ten minutes, andContinue reading “Navigating My Journey: A Smooth Transition to Houston”
First Week in Pristina, Kosovo!
I have loved my time in Pristina, Kosovo! Although the program is nearing its end, we have fit a lot of activities into these sixteen days. I have met with government officials and NGO CEOs and debuted on the RTK public broadcast. During the day I attend meetings and site visits and do work eitherContinue reading “First Week in Pristina, Kosovo!”
My First Week
Hello! My transition to working with the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida has been amazing. I’ve run into old peers at my high school and met a lot of new recurring volunteers that I’ve gotten to know and learn from. In my first blog post, I mentioned how I was planning on doingContinue reading “My First Week”
First Week at Treganoon!
Hey everyone! Last Wednesday, I arrived at the Treganoon Small Holding, a miniature farm in Lanlivery, Cornwall, where I volunteer performing tasks and chores in exchange for residency and food! So far, my transition into this temporary lifestyle has been very smooth. The Marsh family, who I’m staying with, is extremely welcoming, and I’ve quicklyContinue reading “First Week at Treganoon!”
Volunteering at La Cuccagna!
I have just completed my first week in Italy and I couldn’t be happier! I spent my first day in Rome visiting some friends and managed to make it all the way to my experience with my limited Italian (2 metros, 2 trains, and 3 and half hours later I was in Umbria!). The workContinue reading “Volunteering at La Cuccagna!”
Meet me!
Hello! My name is Victoria (but you can all call me Vicky) and here is my first, introductory blog post! I am a first year (now going into second year) student here at Florida State University. I am studying Cell and Molecular Neuroscience with a potential double major in Physics. I am also double minoringContinue reading “Meet me!”
Hey, I’m Adrian!
What’s good everyone! My name is Adrian Vivas-Nambo, I’m a sophomore double majoring in Biological Sciences and Spanish with a minor in Chemistry. I am from Orlando, Florida but I am also Mexican. This summer for my experience I am going to be interning at Fisiolife which is in Valencia, Spain, where I’ll be observingContinue reading “Hey, I’m Adrian!”
Hi, I’m Ella!
Hey everyone! My name is Ella Windlan and I am an Editing, Writing, & Media, and International Affairs major about to finish my second year at FSU. I am originally from Hudson Florida, a small town about an hour north of Tampa. Throughout my collegiate journey, I have dedicated myself to service and advocacy, andContinue reading “Hi, I’m Ella!”
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