Speaking Influence: China’s Softpower in Southeast Asia 

By: Luis Carvajal Picott, University of Texas at Austin My name is Luis Carvajal Picott, and I am a student at the University of Texas at Austin studying International Relations & Global Studies and Economics. I am half Venezuelan and half Chilean, and my interest in international affairs stems from a lifelong fascination with howContinue reading “Speaking Influence: China’s Softpower in Southeast Asia “

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!”

Tracking American Political Themes in Quebec’s Provincial Election

By: Danny Faust, University of Missouri Kansas My name is Danny Faust and I’m incredibly excited to be a Tyler Center Fellow. I’m originally  from St. Louis, Missouri, but moved to Kansas City, Missouri to attend the University of Missouri Kansas City (UMKC) to study political science. I am on track to graduate Fall ofContinue reading “Tracking American Political Themes in Quebec’s Provincial Election”

Mapping Disaster Resilience and Historic Preservation in Guatemala

By: Elizabeth Feldkamp, University of Missouri-Kansas City My name is Elizabeth Feldkamp, and I am a student at the University of Missouri-Kansas City studying Urban  Planning and Design. I am from the Joplin, Missouri area. I have always been interested in the relationship between people, places, and the built environment, especially after natural disasters. Outside of academics, I enjoy spending timeContinue reading “Mapping Disaster Resilience and Historic Preservation in Guatemala”

Corallite Skeletal Analysis on Porites lobata in Ngermid Bay

By: Yuji Chibana, University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa Alii and Aloha! My name is Yuji Chibana; I grew up in the Republic of Palau and I transferred to the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and I am currently a senior achieving a degree in Marine Biology Bachelor of Science. I want to use my degree toContinue reading “Corallite Skeletal Analysis on Porites lobata in Ngermid Bay”

Seeking Hope: Peace Education in Bosnia and Herzegovina

By: Talia Holzman, William & Mary Hi! My name is Talia Holzman, and I am a rising Senior at William & Mary studying Government and Philosophy. I am the president of the Women’s Rugby Team, a member of William & Mary’s Year of Civic Leadership subcommittees, and a Better Arguments Fellow. Rugby brings me joyContinue reading “Seeking Hope: Peace Education in Bosnia and Herzegovina”

The Long Way to Europe 

By: Meggie Huggins, University of Texas-Austin The flight from Austin to Amsterdam is 9.5 hours. Thankfully, for the person who will be sitting next to me during the flight, it is an overnight red-eye flight and I have every intention of getting comfortable, eating junk snacks, and pretending to watch something while I fall asleepContinue reading “The Long Way to Europe “

Rebuilding Urban Life and Identity in the Balkans

By: Mari Kinzy, University of Texas at Austin What do you think of when you picture the Balkans? For many people in the cultural west, it’s not much— the natural beauty of the Adriatic sea, or a vague perception of some threshold between eastern and western culture. For those historically inclined, they might think ofContinue reading “Rebuilding Urban Life and Identity in the Balkans”

Title: Pontian Oral Histories and Identity in Athens

By: Eleni Klissas, William & Mary Hello everyone! My name is Eleni Klissas, and I am a rising senior at William and Mary. After the arduous process of changing majors (more than a few times) I discovered my passion for learning about the Mediterranean basin, and am now a history and Middle Eastern studies doubleContinue reading “Title: Pontian Oral Histories and Identity in Athens”

Whose Peace Are We Building? 

By: Alexa Lewandowski, William and Mary Hi, my name is Alexa Lewandowski. I just finished my third (junior) year in Scotland, pursuing  a joint degree in International Relations from the College of William & Mary and the University  of St Andrews. I am especially interested in peace and conflict studies and hope to work in Continue reading “Whose Peace Are We Building? “