Using Art to Combat Antisemitism and Apathy

Hi there! I’m Zephaniah, a junior at FSU in the Bachelor of Fine Arts program majoring in Studio Art. I am one of the recipients of The Tyler Center for Global Studies Award, meaning I’ll be doing international research as a part of my IDEA Grant. My project will specifically be taking me to Amsterdam,Continue reading “Using Art to Combat Antisemitism and Apathy”

Understanding the Lived Religious Experiences of Queer LDS Women

Hi! My name is Maiya Johnson, and I am from Orlando, Florida. I am a senior at Florida State University, double majoring in Religion and English (Editing, Writing & Media). I am also an honors in the major student in the Religion Department! A few of my main interests in religious studies are: Mormon studies,Continue reading “Understanding the Lived Religious Experiences of Queer LDS Women”

Studying a Potential Reduction in Binge Eating

Hello everyone! My name is Jamila Guard and I am a 3rd year majoring in Behavioral Neuroscience. I am currently conducting research within Dr. Eckel’s research lab which studies dysregulated eating behaviors.             Watching the challenges faced by close friends and family struggling with eating disorders highlights the need to overcome unhealthy eating habits. ThisContinue reading “Studying a Potential Reduction in Binge Eating”

Reclaiming and Reimagining Through Retrospective: Queerness and the Art Historical Canon

My name is Clay Barczak, I am a student in the Bachelors of Fine Arts program at FSU who focuses on painting and drawing. My work places strong emphasis on engaging in historical practices of painting from a contemporary —somewhat digitized— perspective. Following graduation from FSU, I plan to continue on in the realm ofContinue reading “Reclaiming and Reimagining Through Retrospective: Queerness and the Art Historical Canon”

Los Hijos de La Madre Tierra

Hello! My name is Miriam Alrahil, and I am a third year student at FSU pursuing a dual degree in Latin American and Caribbean Studies and Middle Eastern Studies. My love of languages has placed me into a whirlwind of academic experiences here at FSU, as through both the Arabic and Spanish departments I haveContinue reading “Los Hijos de La Madre Tierra”

Glass ceilings and sticky floors

What resonates with me even more after this experience is how 3rd world countries continuously are given an unfair shake. I’ve known that they are given unfair disadvantages as my parents are from 3rd world countries, but living in one and speaking with other students that had grown up and studied in them really pulledContinue reading “Glass ceilings and sticky floors”

Adios a Costa Rica

This experience as a whole was a very complicated and messy situation. However even with all the ups and downs I thoroughly enjoyed it and would do it again in a heartbeat if given the choice, though a more streamlined process would have been nice.  The capstone for the summer experience has been shifted entirely,Continue reading “Adios a Costa Rica”