By William Merrix, Florida State University In my last blog post, I talked about my first few days here in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Since then, I have gotten to complete interviews, talk to residents, overcome obstacles, and take a culture-rich trip to the country’s capital. To date, I have completed 10 interviews, 2 informal interviews,Continue reading “From Abidjan to Yamoussoukro: Research, Resilience, and Cultural Exchange in Côte d’Ivoire”
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Stitching Through Time: Exploring English Hand Embroidery as Art, Communication, and Cultural Memory pt.2
Violet Lorish, Florida State University Violet Lorish at the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art & DeWitt Wallace Decorative , Arts Museums, in Colonial WIlliamsburg,VA. Photo taken by Ann Lorish, June 19th, 2026 Hello! My name is Violet Lorish, and I am currently a rising third-year student at Florida State University studying in the College of MusicContinue reading “Stitching Through Time: Exploring English Hand Embroidery as Art, Communication, and Cultural Memory pt.2”
The Relevance of Faith in Oxford: The Opinions of the People
By Kristen Cavanagh, Florida State University Throughout May and June, I travelled to England to interrogate the religious landscape at Oxford. My specific inquiry involved a reported increase in conversions to Catholicism. Through conversations with priests and converts, I hoped to understand the extent of this movement and the motivations underpinning the return to religion.Continue reading “The Relevance of Faith in Oxford: The Opinions of the People “
Exploring Musical Canon and Music Education in Florence
By: Isabel Ball, University of Missouri–Kansas City Hey everyone! My name is Isabel Ball, and I just finished my first year pursuing a Bachelor of Music Education at the University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC) Conservatory. I’m originally from Missouri, and if there’s one thing you should know about me, it’s that I love music andContinue reading “Exploring Musical Canon and Music Education in Florence”
Scarcity and Sacredness: tracing water management and indigenous sovereignty in Nepal
By: Lily Beckerman, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Hello! My name is Lily Beckerman, and I’m an undergraduate student at the University of Hawaii at Manoa studying anthropology. Outside of class, I sail for the University of Hawaii, and love to spend time outside in any fashion – hiking, swimming, or just reading at theContinue reading “Scarcity and Sacredness: tracing water management and indigenous sovereignty in Nepal “
Why Finland?
By Oluyemisi Bolarin, The University of Texas-Austin My name is Oluyemisi Bolarin, and I’m a rising senior at UT Austin completing a dual degree in Humanities Honors and Health & Society. Humanities Honors is an individualized, interdisciplinary program that lets students design a major around intellectual questions that don’t fit neatly into a single department.Continue reading “Why Finland? “
A Summer of Storytelling and Cultural Exchange with Youth in Sarajevo
By: Landen Broocke, William & Mary Hi there! My name is Landen Broocke, and I am a rising senior at the College of William & Mary studying History and Government. I grew up with a deep love for learning about the world, and that curiosity has shaped pretty much everything about my time in college.Continue reading “A Summer of Storytelling and Cultural Exchange with Youth in Sarajevo “
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”
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