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My summer experience has been incredible. I am in such awe of my students, their effort, their dedication, and their kindness. I feel so lucky that these women are the first people I get to teach, I am definitely undeserving of them. This experience gave me a snippet of a society I have never thoughtContinue reading “Reflection”

Hi everyone! Though my camp experience ended a few weeks ago, I am still so sad that camp is over for the summer. I made incredible, formidable relationships with my coworkers, and learned so much about myself throughout the process. Before camp, I was nervous about how working with kids would be. Would the kidsContinue reading “Wrapping Camp Up”

As my summer project comes to an end, I find myself reflecting on an unforgettable journey that has profoundly shaped my perspective on the world. This summer has been a whirlwind of new experiences, cultural immersion, and personal growth. From my internship in Valencia, Spain, to my travels across Europe, including a memorable visit toContinue reading “Farewell to My Project: A Summer to Remember across Europe!”

My experience studying human rights and genocide in Prague, Czechia was absolutely life-changing. I deeply appreciate this program and all I learned about the history of the struggle for human rights in Europe. Returning to the US, I have a much more nuanced understanding of the international human rights regime and the historical tragedies thatContinue reading “A Farewell to Prague: A JFK Airport Adventure”

Hello! A few days ago, I made my way back home to Tampa, Florida, from London. I’ve been gone for three months total, which was plenty time to see the sights, take in urban green spaces, and understand how the UK integrates ecology and agriculture into the everyday livelihood. For these couple of weeks betweenContinue reading “Back Home and a Capstone Proposal”

Hi everyone! I had to stop working at camp, due to my pneumonia which put a road block on my summer experience. I reflect upon my time at camp with memories I will cherish forever, and new relationships with friends I hope to keep for a very long time! The first time I set footContinue reading “The Camp Magic Map”

During my experience here in Brazil, I am staying in my hometown, Niteroi, while working with a research group at the Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ) in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Usually, I leave my neighborhood of Piratininga here in Niteroi, and either take about an hour-long car ride over the Rio-NiteroiContinue reading “Mapping my Experience in Brazil”

My Journey to Madrid from Valencia As part of my incredible journey through Spain, I decided to take a trip from Valencia to Madrid. This experience was about exploring new places and understanding the rich cultural and historical heritage of Spain’s capital. The Train Journey I traveled from Valencia to Madrid via train, a comfortableContinue reading “My Journey from Valencia to Madrid!”

A map of my experiences this summer would exist across seven countries and would include some of the most amazing experiences of my life. For the sake of this blog post, however, I have chosen to loosely map the day-to-day activities of the country I am spending the second most amount of time in (behindContinue reading “Mapping My Summer Experiences”

As a nation with a long and complex history of indigenous heritage, colonization, immigration, and cultural syncretism, Brazil has a rich and diverse cultural environment. While this environment can vary significantly depending on the region of the country, one characteristic that fundamentally defines Brazil’s culture is the mixture of heritages and traditions from all aroundContinue reading “Community, Connection, and Identity”