The power of mobilization By: Parini Mehta I am writing this sitting in an airport terminal, awaiting a flight that just doesn’t seem to be coming and for the first time in two months, I am all alone. Travelling to India, I was with my mom. I arrived and was immediately greeted by my grandparents.Continue reading “Community and Purpose”
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Talk to People, Challenge Yourself
If you look for community, you will surely find it By: Noraly Paul For the past few weeks I truly have seen my community through a new pair of eyes. I have had my previous beliefs and ideas challenged while also gaining new perspectives. This was simply done through listening and talking to new people.Continue reading “Talk to People, Challenge Yourself”
Looking Ahead
Goals for my summer in Tanzania By: Fleur Van Buuren As I begin my travel to Arusha, Tanzania, I have given thought to the experiences that I hope to have and the skills that I want to develop during my time abroad. One experience that I am especially excited about is the opportunity to visitContinue reading “Looking Ahead”
Florence Through New Eyes: Three Observations, Two Surprises, and One Question
By Dylan Stettner When I first arrived in Florence as a student from Florida State University’s Global Scholars program, I expected to learn about Italian culture, conduct research, and experience life abroad. What I did not expect was how much living in another country would change the way I think about everyday life, community, andContinue reading “Florence Through New Eyes: Three Observations, Two Surprises, and One Question”
Developing Peace and Joy in Solitude: How I Hope Traveling Will Impact Me
The 3, 2, 1 of my summer experience By: Aditi Pawa If there is one thing I can state in complete certainty about myself, it is that I am absolutely horrible at being alone. No matter what I am doing—reading, writing, going to a concert, a coffee shop, the park, the lake, the movie theatre,Continue reading “Developing Peace and Joy in Solitude: How I Hope Traveling Will Impact Me”
Meet Maria!
Hi, my name is Maria Clara Oliveira, my major is English in the track of Editing, Writing and Media, and I am from Recife, Brazil but I moved to Orlando, Florida at 11 years old. This summer a plan on filming a short documentary on the homeless community in Central Florida. In my experience, IContinue reading “Meet Maria!”
