History major Vinnie Whibbs turned his passion for surfing into his senior seminar topic. His research focuses on the connection between surf tourism and coastal development in El Salvador from 1992 to the present.
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In this article, History major Kyan describes how studying abroad changed his life. His advice to others: "Go with a purpose." Seek out places to visit that will help you in the future.
Vaneza worked under the supervision of Darian Abenes, Ph.D. candidate in history, on an Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program exploring how cultural values of physical culture and masculinity shaped the treatment of German POWs during World War II.
Emma Hale's job as archivist for FSU Facilities is to keep track of all the construction plans and any project that involves building renovations, improvements, or demolition – once it has been completed. Here, she highlights how her training in history prepared her for this position.
In this article, Alejandro shares his experiences writing a senior seminar paper: from crafting the initial research question to presenting his findings as a polished paper. His advice: start your research as early as possible and choose a topic you are passionate about.
History major Abbigail spent a semester at Seoul National University in South Korea through FSU's Global Exchanges program. Her advice to students thinking of studying abroad: "It might seem daunting, but after a few weeks you will not want to leave."
In this article, FSU History alumnus Dr. Erik Braeden Lewis reflects on the transition from being a Ph.D. student to working as a tenure-track faculty member at a community college in New Mexico.
Jordan Tsigas researched the history of the Greek immigrant community in the 1920s and 30s - relying on family documents as well as archival materials. Find out what it is like to take a senior seminar in history.
In her Ph.D. dissertation, Randy Smookler investigated the motivations of women to join the NSDAP before it came to power in Germany and how these women remembered their service to the party. Her research led her to focus on the experiences of 27 women who were between 15 and 70 years old when they joined the party.
Follow along as Emily Lu shares her insights and experiences as a Fulbright-Hays DDRA fellow on research in Japan.