By Najmussahar Faizan, University of Missouri–Kansas City The Spanish democratic transition of 1978 is that of one of Europe’s most dramatic political transformations. For a nation developing for nearly forty years from Francoist dictatorship, where women lacked legal autonomy, couldn’t work without husband permission, and faced systematic repression, the new Constitution promised something revolutionary: realContinue reading “How Spain’s 1978 Constitution Reshaped Women’s Political Power “
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León: My First Week and the Change that Came With It
By Devyn Gilbert, University of Washington During my first week in Spain, the plan for my research has changed significantly. As I’ve learned about the history of the Spanish Inquisition in León, I have developed a desire to lean more strongly into how religion has influenced migration in Spain. I’ve written field notes at importantContinue reading “León: My First Week and the Change that Came With It “
Political Movement: Studying Migrant Activist Art While Abroad
By Devyn Gilbert, University of Washington Hello! I’m Devyn, an International Studies student minoring in Human Rights, History, and Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies at the University of Washington. I’m from Edmonds, Washington, and I love playing guitar and harmonica in my free time. I’m also a painter (I’ve included a picture of a paintingContinue reading “Political Movement: Studying Migrant Activist Art While Abroad “
Where the hell is Leon, Spain?
By Zoey Giles, University of Washington And why am I going? Catedral de León (I found this on google) My name is Zoey Giles, I am 19 years old and I have never left the country. I live in Washington and I’ve never even been to Canada. You can assume through just this little bitContinue reading “Where the hell is Leon, Spain? “
Why research is the best door for opportunities in college!
By: Sahar Faizan, University of Missouri, Kansas City Hi, my name is Sahar Faizan. I’m originally from Pakistan; my family immigrated to the United States when I was about 9 years old. English wasn’t my first or second language but I’ve come to deeply appreciate the unique diversity that comes with my background. I’m aContinue reading “Why research is the best door for opportunities in college!”
Hello Everyone & Fellow Global Researchers! 🌟
By: Charlize Morrison Introductory Blog for Global Scholars 2026 research I am Charlize Morrison, a third-year student at Florida State University double majoring in International Affairs and Editing, Writing and Media. I am a sister of Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc., the Dominican Student Association, and the Hispanic-Latine Pre-Law Society at FSU. I am currentlyContinue reading “Hello Everyone & Fellow Global Researchers! 🌟”
Curious About Catalonia
By Chloe Bloom, Florida State University Hi, my name is Chloe Bloom! I am a senior at Florida State studying Communication Science and Disorders, with the goal of becoming a speech-language pathologist. I am especially interested in working both in research and clinical intervention with children who are simultaneously acquiring multiple languages. Language is suchContinue reading “Curious About Catalonia”
Family, Development, and Culture: My Journey as a Global Scholar Abroad in Spain
By Lizzie Alba My name is Lizzie Alba, and I describe myself as an emotionally empathetic, open-minded, and culturally sensitive Global Scholar. To me, being a Global Scholar means more than studying abroad—it means stepping into the world with curiosity, humility, and a willingness to learn from people whose experiences may be different from myContinue reading “Family, Development, and Culture: My Journey as a Global Scholar Abroad in Spain”
Reflections from Seville and the Role of Community and Culture in Environmental Conservation
By Reagan Claggett, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa My mentored research project abroad turned out to be far more transformative than I ever imagined. Beyond technical skills, it opened the door to writing better scientific proposals, navigating professional interviews with confidence, and presenting data in meaningful ways. Stepping into a field I’ve been passionate aboutContinue reading “Reflections from Seville and the Role of Community and Culture in Environmental Conservation “
Preparation For Performance/Attending the Festival
By Magnus Chenel, SUNY Oneonta Since the last blog post not much has changed. I have been preparing heavily to perform, I hope to get at least one performance in before I depart from my journey. The music festival is much more relaxed than I initially anticipated. My colleagues are getting asked to perform withContinue reading “Preparation For Performance/Attending the Festival”
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