Travelling is one of my favorite things to do - one day I hope to visit every continent.
Travelling is one of my favorite things to do - one day I hope to visit every continent.
Travelling is one of my favorite things to do - one day I hope to visit every continent.
Travelling is one of my favorite things to do - one day I hope to visit every continent.
Travelling is one of my favorite things to do - one day I hope to visit every continent.
Travelling is one of my favorite things to do - one day I hope to visit every continent.
From an archaeological perspective, this course taught me how humans worked with the environment to create complex tools, structures, and civilizations. Learning was done through discussion posts, a Google Earth map, E-Timeline, quizzes, and slide presentations. We looked at specific case studies - such as Stonehenge and Catalhoyuk -in an attempt to understand how and why they were built. This course really provoked me to think about "What really makes us human?"
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Completed: Fall 2018
From an archaeological perspective, this course taught me how humans worked with the environment to create complex tools, structures, and civilizations. Learning was done through discussion posts, a Google Earth map, E-Timeline, quizzes, and slide presentations. We looked at specific case studies - such as Stonehenge and Catalhoyuk -in an attempt to understand how and why they were built. This course really provoked me to think about "What really makes us human?"
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Completed: Fall 2018
From an archaeological perspective, this course taught me how humans worked with the environment to create complex tools, structures, and civilizations. Learning was done through discussion posts, a Google Earth map, E-Timeline, quizzes, and slide presentations. We looked at specific case studies - such as Stonehenge and Catalhoyuk -in an attempt to understand how and why they were built. This course really provoked me to think about "What really makes us human?"
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Completed: Fall 2018
From an archaeological perspective, this course taught me how humans worked with the environment to create complex tools, structures, and civilizations. Learning was done through discussion posts, a Google Earth map, E-Timeline, quizzes, and slide presentations. We looked at specific case studies - such as Stonehenge and Catalhoyuk -in an attempt to understand how and why they were built. This course really provoked me to think about "What really makes us human?"
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Completed: Fall 2018
MY SKILLS
ORGANIZATION
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TEAMWORK
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MY
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My name is Karla and I am from Panama City, Panama. I was not born in the United States, but my mother and I moved here when I was 8 years old. It was this transition from one culture to another that consequently sparked in me a longing for travel and cultural exploration.
On December of 2018 I graduated from the University of Florida (UF) with a Dual Degree in Psychology & Anthropology, and on August of 2019 I began my Master's Program in Family, Youth, and Community Sciences at UF. My hope is to enter a career that lets me work directly with others while improving their well-being and overall health. However, I also have broad interests in public health, forensic anthropology, and neuroscience derived from my diverse coursework as an undergraduate.
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My hobbies include cooking, dancing, and painting - which you can read a bit more about down below. Any one of these things, as well as working on my bullet journal, really help me relax and de-stress on a daily basis. Traveling with family and friends is always on my schedule, and I seek to keep it this way for years to come. If I'm not studying or doing something creative, then I am out exploring the world.
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Last updated: August 30, 2019
MY JOURNEY
MY JOURNEY
MY JOURNEY
2006
Joined Girl Scout Troop 2045 (later 2050)
August 2015
Started school at UF
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February 2018
Joined EMPRESS at UF
Became Member Relations Chair
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October 2018
Joined International Scholars Program
August 2019
Started Master's Program in Family, Youth, and Community Sciences at UF
August 2005
Moved from Panama City, Panama to Orlando, FL
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2013
Traveled to Paris, London, Florence, and Rome
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April 2017
Became KUSA President
June 2018
Awarded Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship
December 2018
Graduated from UF
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July 2019
Joined the Parent-Based Prevention of Bullying Lab as a Research Assistant
The journey continues...
MY HOBBIES
Cooking & Baking
Food is necessary for human existence, yet across cultures we consume it differently. I love learning about the different methods and ingredients used in different cultural dishes, as well as the recipes passed down from generations. For me, cooking is a unique and fun way to connect with others.
Dancing
I've had a love for dance ever since I was little, but it was never a constant part of my life for many reasons. However, college has given me the opportunity to dance with a variety of organizations and learn about various styles of dance. At the same time, it has helped me grow my confidence and teamwork.
Painting
Expressing myself creatively is how I relax best. Through painting, drawing, and even working on this portfolio, I feel refreshed and accomplished. I like to go to my university's arts and crafts center and create beautiful mugs to give as gifts, using painting as an escape from my troubles.