Scholar Stories

Sustainable Tourism on Jeju Island

Published 10/06/2022 in Scholar Travel Stipend

Written by Haeeun (Blessing) Jee | 10/06/2022

During my trip to South Korea this past summer, I was able to take a short trip to Jeju Island for a few days. Jeju Island is a volcanic island off the southern tip of Korea. It is known as a popular honeymoon destination – or at least it was, according to my parents who spent their own honeymoon there about 30 years ago. This was the first time they visited the island together since then.

Lessons in Efficacy and Efficiency from South Korea’s Public Transportation

Published 10/06/2022 in Scholar Travel Stipend

Written by Haesung Jee | 10/06/2022

A Summer in Seoul

Published 10/06/2022 in Scholar Travel Stipend

Written by Jiyoun Roh | 10/06/2022

My South Korea trip began in the bustling capital Seoul, then meandered down to the port city Busan before finishing its course in Seoul once more.

May in Thailand

Published 09/08/2022 in Scholar Travel Stipend

Written by Linda Chan | 09/08/2022

Understanding the Effects of Japan's 2011 Earthquake

Published 11/02/2022 in Scholar Travel Stipend

Written by Christina Vourakis | 11/02/2022

During my travels I not only had the opportunity to engage in a culture completely unknown to me, but I had the chance to hear about the devastation of the 2011 earthquake along with observe the changes actively being made to avoid subsequent devastation.

Serving and Learning in Cambodia

Published 11/04/2022 in Scholar Travel Stipend

Written by Roy Kim | 11/04/2022

Over the summer I spent three months in Angk’jeay village, a small agricultural community in Cambodia, on a short-term mission trip with a nonprofit missions organization called Mission to the World.

The US vs. Turkey: A comparison of COVID-19 responses

Published 11/04/2022 in Scholar Travel Stipend

Written by Noreen Mohsin | 11/04/2022

As of June 9th, 2021, 64% of the U.S. population has been vaccinated. Yet in several states such as Texas, Alabama, Mississippi, and Kentucky, COVID cases have been rising over the past several weeks (“COVID Restrictions”). In Turkey, despite the number of cases declining significantly since April 2021, only 14.6% of the population has been vaccinated (Bhatia).

Mayan Peninsula in the Midst of COVID-19

Published 11/06/2022 in Scholar Travel Stipend

Written by Hanah Jun | 11/06/2022

The Yucatán peninsula is a key case study of the struggle in choosing between economic and public health. This paper explores the intersection of public health, regional economics, and global market development as it relates to the Yucatán peninsula. More specifically, this paper will investigate the intersection of the Yucatán peninsula’s regional economy and the impact of COVID.

Korea's Key Influence in Global Entertainment

Published 11/07/2022 in Scholar Travel Stipend

Written by Daniel Lee | 11/07/2022

The advent of streaming and AR/VR has represented a dramatic change in the entertainment industry as the manner in which consumers consume media has been disrupted. However, another dramatic seismic shift lies within the content that consumers choose to consumer. Aided in part by the technology, the world has chosen a new genre entertainment, and one that is in line with the proverbial phrase, “The Future is Asian”.

A "Zero Waste" Lifestyle in Korea

Published 11/07/2022 in Scholar Travel Stipend

Written by Haesung Jee | 11/07/2022

The US is estimated to produce over 30% of the planet’s total waste, even though it consists of only 4% of the world population. I experienced firsthand the effectiveness of Korea’s zero waste policies, and I strongly believe that the US has the ability to implement similar measures to decrease our impact on the environment and secure a more sustainable future.

Lessons from Barbados

Published 11/07/2022 in Scholar Travel Stipend

Written by Hanah Jun | 11/07/2022

This paper explores the intersection of public health, regional economics, and international finance as it relates to Barbados. More specifically, this paper will investigate the intersection of Barbados’ regional economy and the impact of COVID, within the context of Barbados’ history of colonialism.

Learning from Emergency Room Experts in Uganda

Published 11/04/2022 in Scholar Travel Stipend

Written by Nhi Castaño | 11/04/2022

In February 2020, I participated in a month long global health rotation in Kampala, Uganda in order to learn how medicine is practiced in an under-resourced setting. Little did I know, the United States would also suffer from shortage of resources soon thereafter