Global Learning Student Board
Peer Advisor
- Developed leadership skills by advising peers of global learning events and activities.
- Assisted students in gaining information and working towards the Global Learning Medallion or Peace Corps Prep programs.
- Helped students achieve their global learning goals.
- Offered weekly drop-in information sessions.
- Acted as a member of the student board, providing ideas for opportunities and events, and participating in bi-weekly meetings.
- Highlighted areas of struggle for online only students and provided ideas for helping facilitate virtual student success and engagement.
Fall 2025 - Spring 2026
Experiences
Smithsonian Transcription Center
VolunPeer
- Transcribed 91 pages across 7 different projects.
- Contributed to accessibility of historical archive documents.
- Digitize written documents for worldwide accessibility.
- Learned about the unique projects the Smithsonian are working on including those related to science, technology, innovation, and the Freedman's Bureau.
- Learned transcribing methods and improved attention to detail.
4/8/2025 - 3/15/2026
Mandarin & Taiwanese Culture Lessons
Student
- Developed basic skills and understanding of Mandarin.
- Learned about cultural norms and qualities of Taiwan including New Year celebrations.
- Improved ability to communicate interculturally.
- Participated and practiced in tri-weekly lessons.
1/27/2026 - 3/16/2026
Fireside Chat – FIU in DC
Gained exposure and knowledge of policy and global career opportunities. Learned about the connection between education and the government in context of NASA and space security.
3/10/2026
TTR: Global Fund (AIDS, TB, Malaria)
Learned about global health inequality and how diseases that can be easily prevented or avoided are still a large issue for many regions. Learned about the need for international cooperation to prevent and protect against these illnesses.
11/12/2024
Florida Immigrant Coalition Citizenship Drive
Supported immigrants, learned of their struggles in the application process, gained exposure in the legal and social issues regarding immigration, performed training in the application process, and supported my community.
11/20/2024