EMPOWERMENT THROUGH DIVERSITY: STETSON
STUDENTS VOLUNTEER IN HONDURAS
At the close of the fall semester,
winter break is thoroughly
welcomed by students across all
levels. But this January, 13 Stetson Law
students traveled to Honduras as part of
Stetson’s first student-led international pro
bono initiative.
Partnering with Global Brigades,
Stetson’s Legal Empowerment Brigade
was born. During the seven-day journey
abroad, students worked closely with
Honduran lawyers and translators in
legal clinics, community client counseling,
and adult and child educational
workshops on international human rights
and legal rights.
The Legal Empowerment Brigade aims to
empower students to advocate for closing
the justice gap on an international stage,
while learning and embracing the power
of diversity.
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PHOTO S A N D S TORY B Y S Y - WO E I H AO
SCHOLARSHIP STUDENT Q&A
B Y J A KOB B R AUN
Q: What is your favorite place to study on campus and why?
A: My favorite place to study on campus
is probably unconventional but it’s a great
spot! During exam period, I get up early and
head to SC-201, the big conference room
on the second floor of the student center. It’s
a great space to spread out and has a giant
whiteboard that I use every day because I am
an extremely visual learner. It’s definitely a
hidden gem on campus.
Q: Do you have any study habits or rituals that you rely
on before your exams? Do you have a favorite librarian?
A: I will share my secret: plenty of rest
and hydration - at least two days before an
exam - is key to ensuring my neurotransmitters
are performing at peak efficiency
come exam day. It doesn’t hurt to throw in
an aerobic spin class to enhance long-term
memory retention. Due to the sincere
personal interest and consideration she has
shown me, my favorite librarian is Sally Waters. Bonding with her
over six-ring stationary and fountain pens will forever be one of
my favorite memories in the library.
Q: What is your favorite place to study
on campus and why?
A: After being inside a classroom all day,
I like doing my coursework outside. One
of my favorite spots to study is in the
courtyard, behind the Mann Lounge.
There is always a nice breeze and just the
right amount of shade from the trees. The
area is secluded and there are barely any
people when I’m there. Being outside helps me relax.
Q: Do you have a favorite past professor, class or
librarian and why?
A: My favorite professor is Professor
Morrissey because I love his teaching
style. He doesn’t just lecture or call on
students, but he brings into his class
real-life current event examples, and it
really boosts my understanding of the
materials. He calls it trying to make law
classes “spicy,” and that style helps me
understand the class as a whole.
Taylor Kennedy
Alexis Deveaux
Emilia Soliman
Jenna Jordan
(Top left to right) Luis Aleman, George Thurlow,
Wilma Metcalf, Avram Scarlett, Sy-Woei Hao, Robert
Vanderpool, Paul Bailey, Daniela Gomez; (Bottom
left to right) Miranda Margolis, Miles Sanchez,
Destiny Rawls, Jake Black, Lauren Stagner
Lauren Stagner (left); Miles Sanchez (right) -
child educational workshop
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