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Well hello there!

By: Victoria Ovies My very first Global Scholars blog and a bit about myself ^-^ Being a Global Scholar involves more than just traveling abroad to experience another culture. In my opinion, this title requires one to go deeper and challenge previously held beliefs to become more culturally aware. It requires curiosity, critical thinking, andContinue reading “Well hello there!”

Introduction to Global Scholars Project

By: Parini Mehta Hello! My name is Parini Mehta and I am a Global Scholar at Florida State University. Global Scholars is a program in which FSU facilitates undergraduate student research around the world to promote impactful global engagement in the student body. This summer, for my global scholars experience, I plan to go toContinue reading “Introduction to Global Scholars Project”

Closer to the Sky

By: Janna Lelis Hi everyone! My name is Janna Lelis and I’m a second-year Political Science and Economics student at Florida State University. This is me! This summer, I will be volunteering as an English Teaching Assistant with Seeds of Hope Peru, a local nongovernmental organization (NGO) in Huaraz, Peru, which provides educational support andContinue reading “Closer to the Sky”

Eddie Fordham: From the Dirt, We Rise! A Summer of Preparation and Purpose

In prison there is a saying, “From the dirt I will rise.” It’s a quiet promise, a seed planted in soil others thought barren. Every research journey is a path of discovery. Mine began as a subject–Degrees of Opportunity: Mapping Success and Barriers for Justice-Impacted Students. But over the summer, it led to an educationalContinue reading “Eddie Fordham: From the Dirt, We Rise! A Summer of Preparation and Purpose”

A Decolonial, Interdisciplinary Approach to International Climate Policy

As I continue my research for my Honors in the Major undergraduate thesis project this summer, I have been refining my qualitative analysis skills and reading lots of literature on decolonialism, environmentalism, and spatial justice. My current read is Walter Mignolo’s 2005 book The Idea of Latin America, in which Mignolo traces the colonial historyContinue reading “A Decolonial, Interdisciplinary Approach to International Climate Policy”

Waiting With Intention: Bringing Mindfulness to a Free Clinic Waiting Room

Hello again! Since summer is just around the corner, I figure now is a good time to give an update on my IDEA Grant Project. I am happy to say that a lot of progress has been made in the past two months. We started data collection for the project back in April. Our teamContinue reading “Waiting With Intention: Bringing Mindfulness to a Free Clinic Waiting Room”

Meet Maria!

Hello everyone! My name is Maria Sandoval and I am a rising senior pursuing a dual degree in international affairs and economics with certificates in global citizenship, political science research, and U.S intelligence. I was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and moved to Orlando in 2019.  This summer, as part of the Global ScholarsContinue reading “Meet Maria!”

Meet Catalina!

Hi! My name is Catalina Grieco, and I am a first-year student at Florida State University majoring in Political Science with a minor in Social Welfare. I am also pursuing a certificate in Emergency Management and Homeland Security. This summer, I am thrilled to return to the office of Congressman Buchanan as an intern. PoliticsContinue reading “Meet Catalina!”

Meet Jordyn!

Hi everyone! My name is Jordyn Bain and I’m a second-year student at Florida State University studying International Affairs and Economics. I grew up in Merchantville, New Jersey but I currently reside in Fort Myers, Florida. My academic and professional interests lie within the fields of human rights advocacy, civic engagement, and the rights ofContinue reading “Meet Jordyn!”