My name is Frances Alicea, and I am currently pursuing a major in Behavioral Neuroscience on the Pre-Medical track at Florida State University. I’m originally from Orlando, and I’ve always had a deep interest in mental health, particularly in how it affects young people. My long-term goal is to become a child-adolescent psychiatrist and useContinue reading “Meet Frances!”
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The Unawareness of Gender Violence
While my time in Cusco, I heard various stories in the media about young girls from rural areas in Peru experiencing some type of gender violence. One of the stories that caught my attention the most was about this underage girl from Cusco being sexually exploited by her own father. It was horrendous to learnContinue reading “The Unawareness of Gender Violence”
A farewell to Cusco
As my time in Cusco comes to end, I can’t help to think about how much this experience has changed my life. I never imagined that I would have the opportunity to visit Cusco, especially do such a impactful labor with Casa Acogida Mantay. I leave this experience with so much gratitude and hope toContinue reading “A farewell to Cusco”
Intrest Reflection
Since the beginning, my interests and feelings have not changed but rather intensified. Learning what I did in the spring prepared me intellectually and mentally for this experience. After constantly reflecting on my day-to-day experience, I feel that I am prepared to give thorough examples of several academic concepts. Furthermore, I am prepared to expressContinue reading “Intrest Reflection”
global news and my thoughts
Both the American political and economic climate get a lot of attention from my American family and friends. Truth be told, even my friends, family, and strangers talk a lot about the political and economic news of America. Although news of the hegemon’s political and economic climate should objectively remain highly prioritized news, “less breaking”Continue reading “global news and my thoughts”
1 in 5
My capstone project is coming along nicely. Theres a lot to say about my time in volunteering with second harvest, but even more to make note about the issue of sustainability and food insecurity in my city. According to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, one in eight people in Central Florida face foodContinue reading “1 in 5”
My Overall Project and Experience
Like anyone else, I would say this was an amazing experience that expanded my worldview. In recent weeks I’ve learned so much about Argentinian history, life, and culture. Without having moved here for a month I would’ve never had such an enriching cultural experience. I have had the opportunity to be joyfully immersed in theContinue reading “My Overall Project and Experience”
my daily spaces
The spaces I inhabit here are fairly similar to those that I inhabited at the beginning of my trip. Regarding my internship, I take regular trips to the office, the homeless shelter, and Campo de la Ribera; although, the times that I go vary daily. The spaces in my personal life have changed a littleContinue reading “my daily spaces”
Farewell to Second Harvest
Hello Everyone! As the summer is winding down, it’s almost time to say goodbye to Orlando and Second Harvest. I’ll be honest when I say I still am intended to volunteer 7 more days in order to hit 50 hours volunteering with the bank, right now I’m at 30 and kind of want to increaseContinue reading “Farewell to Second Harvest”
A New Community?
I feel conflicted about whether or not I feel as if I have joined a new community. To some degree, I feel that I am profoundly educated on Argentinian culture and problems, facts that grant me admission to the community. Furthermore, being more educated than anyone else I know in my day-to-day American life, causesContinue reading “A New Community?”
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