A Newfound Community and Universal Acceptance

I most definitely have joined a new community through my involvement with the TEFL certification course and the CIES program. My cultural environment at CIES is one made possible by the welcoming staff at the Hecht House, my classmates in the TEFL program, and the curious and energetic international students who come to FSU toContinue reading “A Newfound Community and Universal Acceptance”

CIES is a Representation of International Solidarity

I view solidarity in my community when people from various places in the world all come together and share genuine conversation and time. During my time at CIES (Center for Intensive English Studies), I have made friends with numerous people within the intensive English program- this includes the professors, program coordinators, and students. I beganContinue reading “CIES is a Representation of International Solidarity”

Solidarity in the Criminal Justice System

The COVID-19 pandemic is an era of time people are still paying for, and London is no exception. The unique challenges this pandemic brought revealed important vulnerabilities and elicited solidarity from those affected by these issues. Prison had become a hotspot for COVID-19 due to a variety of factors like limited healthcare resources, overcrowding, difficultiesContinue reading “Solidarity in the Criminal Justice System”

Solidarity In My Community

Good afternoon from Valencia! After spending several weeks here, I have begun to understand what solidarity looks like within this community. Solidarity can come in many different forms, however in Valencia, it seems that both cultural activities and public infrastructure are the two main forms that seem to bring the community together. The first exampleContinue reading “Solidarity In My Community”

Day in the Life: TEFL and Summer Classes

My routine for a TEFL class day is packed with tutoring, lectures, and assignment completion. On top of everything I must go for TEFL, I also must balance my other classes and their assignments as well. My average class day starts with waking up early to complete my morning routine and to get ready forContinue reading “Day in the Life: TEFL and Summer Classes”