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Seattle to Brazil: Community Health & Engagement

By Angelika Austria, University of Washington Hello Everyone! My name is Angelika Austria, and I was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. I am currently a nursing student at the University of Washington – Seattle, where I am pursuing my Bachelor of Science in Nursing. While nursing school keeps me busy, I also work partContinue reading “Seattle to Brazil: Community Health & Engagement “

Seattle to Brazil: Community Health & Engagement

Health shaped by culture

By Jenifer Hernandez-Luna, University of Washington My name is Jenifer Hernandez-Luna and I am from Yakima, Washington. I currently attend the University of Washington in Seattle, Wa, studying nursing with a minor in nutrition. I recently completed my first year of nursing school and will be going into my second year. During my free time,Continue reading “Health shaped by culture “

The Power of a Question: Beginning My Research Journey in Brazil

By Jakyah Hayes, Florida State University UROP Symposium ’25 As I begin this project, I am excited to strengthen my critical thinking, research, communication, leadership, and cross-cultural collaboration skills. One of the most important lessons I have learned as an anthropology student is that the power of research lies in the questions we ask. StrongContinue reading “The Power of a Question: Beginning My Research Journey in Brazil”

Calm amidst the chaos

By Aiden Leslie, Florida State University When I got to São Paulo to shoot my documentary Lane Splitting, I expected challenges. What I didn’t expect was how quickly the city would throw me into survival mode. Every day came with new surprises, new issues, and a lot of learning. It’s one thing to plan aContinue reading “Calm amidst the chaos”

The Art of Unscripted Film

By Aiden Leslie, Florida State University While working on Lane Splitting, I have been developing a wide range of research and professional skills that are already pushing me beyond my previous experiences. I am learning how to construct a compelling narrative that balances the personal stories of the Motoboys with the larger political and economicContinue reading “The Art of Unscripted Film “

Lane Splitting: The Motoboys of São Paulo

By Aiden LeslieFlorida State University Hi all, my name is Aiden Leslie and I’m a junior at Florida State studying Political Science and International Relations. I have been awarded a grant from the Tyler Center to shoot and produce a mini-documentary in Sao Paulo, Brazil this summer. Ever since I was young, I was surrounded byContinue reading “Lane Splitting: The Motoboys of São Paulo”