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Source: UNHCR: The number of refugees has doubled in a decade. Why? | World Economic Forum This week, I started my Capstone Draft. The draft has been extremely helpful in organizing and gathering my thoughts for the final project. My capstone is about refugee integration in the United States, examining how diversity and sociocultural supportContinue reading “Blog 9”

My summer has been incredibly fulfilling, educational, and enlightening. I had the opportunity to engage with different populations in my community, receive valuable training for my future career, and shadow various healthcare professionals, including a Pediatric Pulmonologist and multiple Pediatric and Neo-natal Nurse Practitioners in Atlanta. Throughout this experience I was exposed to diverse groupsContinue reading “Blog 8 – Reflecting”

Before I started my experience my usual spheres included home, work, the beach, and nannying. I have added my CNA training site, Children Healthcare of Atlanta Scottish Rite Hospital, and BEAM to my list of spheres visited throughout my experience. My Global Scholars experience has allowed me to expand outside of my usual spheres.

I AM SO SAD! I have met the most precious and fun souls, and I plan on visiting all of them! This experience was a risk taker and I am more than glad and happy that I took heed of this opportunity! I would like to first thank Mr. Oliver for granting me the abilityContinue reading “Farewell :(“

My current map of the space I’m in daily is from the volunteer house to work back to the volunteer house and wherever the night takes us. What I love about the people around me is they’re adventurous and actually want to get up and do something for the night despite us having to work.Continue reading “Spheres”

My environment culturally is global, I’m surrounded by volunteers from all over the world like China, India, France, United Kingdom, England, and so many other places. My time here so far has been shocking with their political views and learning they don’t pay health insurance in some places, advantages from work, or even a differenceContinue reading “Blog 6”

I FINALLY MADE IT! My first week here is relaxing and taking in the Ghana environment while enjoying the new people around me. My favorite thing so far is waking up with the sun, it feels so refreshing and I feel ready to take on the day. Although, I feel like it’s because I’m justContinue reading “Work, Work”