The Summer To Remember

Summer this year feels different. By: Noraly Paul My 3 Summer this year feels different. I can’t place the blame on me being older, personal relationships ending, finding what I want as a career, and just the compounding changes I’ve experienced this year. This summer is me taking the time to learn more about whoContinue reading “The Summer To Remember”

3..2..1..Here is my Summer Impact!

My goals for my summer and my Global Scholars Research! By: Na’Riyah McKinney Countdown to Impact: 3 Things, 2 Skills, 1 Truth Summer is here, and honestly? I’m equal parts excited and nervous. I have been an Advocacy Intern at The Women’s Fund Miami-Dade since January but now I am stepping into the summer session,Continue reading “3..2..1..Here is my Summer Impact!”

Anna Garufo: In Vitro Illustrations of Orchids

My name is Anna Garufo, and I am going into my final year at Florida State University as a double major in Studio Art and Literature, Media, and Culture. Over this past semester, I have been immersing myself in the art of botanical illustration for my Advanced Painting and Advanced Drawing classes. More specifically, orchidsContinue reading “Anna Garufo: In Vitro Illustrations of Orchids”

From Tallahassee to Florence: A Journey Through Global Mental Health

By: Maddie Stackow Examining cross-cultural approaches to university mental health care, assessment, and prevention Hi! My name is Madalynn Stackow, and I am a psychology major with a passion for research. I am honored to be a part of the Global Scholars 2026 Cohort. As a psychology student, I am driven to understand why peopleContinue reading “From Tallahassee to Florence: A Journey Through Global Mental Health”

Introductory Blog Post

By: Grace Redmond This summer I will be spending my first summer as a Global Scholar, and this really excites me, because being a Global Scholar is about a lot more than just traveling to a new place. I will be traveling with a completely new mindset of intentionally engaging with my surroundings in waysContinue reading “Introductory Blog Post”

Introductory Blog Post

By: Noraly Paul Who I Am and My Plans Being a Global Scholar Hello to you! My name is Noraly Paul, and I am a sophomore majoring in Public Health at Florida State University. I knew I wanted to go to university after high school because education has and will always be the most importantContinue reading “Introductory Blog Post”

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”

Knowledge Day 1: The start of my Global Scholars Journey

By: Na’Riyah Mckinney I did not choose this topic, this topic chose me. The way things tend to choose you when they have been sitting in your chest for long enough that ignoring them starts to feel irresponsible. My grandfather heavily influenced the way I understand the world. And one of the most significant thingsContinue reading “Knowledge Day 1: The start of my Global Scholars Journey”

Edith Santos: Migration, Storytelling, and Self-Reflection

Hello! My name is Edith Santos, and I am a Studio Art major in the BFA program at Florida State University! As a daughter to immigrant parents, my body of work centers on Mexican labor in the United States to highlight the opportunities and challenges immigrants take on after crossing the border to support theirContinue reading “Edith Santos: Migration, Storytelling, and Self-Reflection”