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A Decolonial, Interdisciplinary Approach to International Climate Policy

As I continue my research for my Honors in the Major undergraduate thesis project this summer, I have been refining my qualitative analysis skills and reading lots of literature on decolonialism, environmentalism, and spatial justice. My current read is Walter Mignolo’s 2005 book The Idea of Latin America, in which Mignolo traces the colonial historyContinue reading “A Decolonial, Interdisciplinary Approach to International Climate Policy”

Forging Mythologies as Introspection: My Reflections and Goals for the Summer

Hello again! A few weeks into the summer, I’m excited to share some updates regarding my creative research project. As I work through the development of my paintings and continue my research on both Colombian and Floridian wildlife, I’ve reflected a bit on the significance of this proposal. I am increasingly grateful for the opportunityContinue reading “Forging Mythologies as Introspection: My Reflections and Goals for the Summer”

Waiting With Intention: Bringing Mindfulness to a Free Clinic Waiting Room

Hello again! Since summer is just around the corner, I figure now is a good time to give an update on my IDEA Grant Project. I am happy to say that a lot of progress has been made in the past two months. We started data collection for the project back in April. Our teamContinue reading “Waiting With Intention: Bringing Mindfulness to a Free Clinic Waiting Room”

My Life’s Impact

By: Angel-Amon Wildgoose My Life’s Impact Myself: My Inner Circle: My Community: Our World: Each category’s impact on the others: This summer’s impact expansion: I’ve started my journey to expanding these impacts by first understanding that I am going to be entering a space with a history and identity different from my own even thoughContinue reading “My Life’s Impact”

Mapping My Impact: How Small Moments Matter

By: Solangel Reyes Mapping My Impact: How Small Moments Matter When I think about impact, I don’t think of grand gestures. I think of the little things—how we speak to people, how we show up, and how we respond when things don’t go as planned. I really believe small, everyday choices have a ripple effect,Continue reading “Mapping My Impact: How Small Moments Matter”

The Spider Web of Influence

By: Michelle Heims Growing up, certain values were instilled in me starting at a young age. My parentstaught me the importance of valuing yourself, your inner circle, your community, and the world, and as I grew up I realized that these spheres all build on each other. If you are not taking care of yourself,Continue reading “The Spider Web of Influence”

Showing Up in D.C.: Thoughts from a 19-Year-Old Intern

By: Catalina Grieco Showing Up in D.C.: Thoughts from a 19-Year-Old Intern I’m writing this from my hotel room in Washington, D.C., still trying to process that I actually made it here. My internship for the Congressman doesn’t start for two more weeks but I had the opportunity to come to DC beforehand. I landedContinue reading “Showing Up in D.C.: Thoughts from a 19-Year-Old Intern”

Mapping Impact

By: Valerie Contreras Over the past semesters in college, I have gradually begun employing habits, routines, practices, and behaviors that have positively contributed to myself, my inner circle, my community, and the world. These practices stemmed from a time when I couldn’t help but view the world through a pessimistic lens. With so many negativeContinue reading “Mapping Impact”

Knowing My Myself

By: Joyce Bun Looking at the example given inside the prompt, I think a lot of it has to do with personal values. Based on my experiences and worldviews, I see it vastly different from those who may not have gone through what I have. From my personal health issues to Chinese cultural games andContinue reading “Knowing My Myself”