by Maria Sailale | Jul 18, 2022
Social movements can sometimes resemble one of those large abstract expressionist paintings that looks like someone spontaneously dipped their brush in paint and, in a fit of passion, threw it at a canvas. On the surface, once they gain widespread awareness and...
by Millena Prather | Jul 15, 2022
When I first heard about the Karel Fellowship, I was apprehensive about applying because it’s a Public Interest Communications Fellowship and it did not seem to align with my majors in psychology and social work. Luckily, the Fellowship is open to all majors. I was...
by Andrea Ronquillo Mendez | Jul 15, 2022
“Say yes! Who knows where it’ll take you?” is something my mother always likes to tell me. Whether it’s hanging out with friends or applying for internships, that mentality has always stuck with me, which is why I decided to pursue this opportunity with the Frank...
by Falisha Hola | Jul 15, 2022
The most difficult position that you can be in, is one that you feel you don’t belong in. Whether it’s in academia, mainstream media, society, or the institutions that surround you. The identity that you hold and the position that you maintain will continuously be...
by Lizbeth Olarte | Aug 20, 2021
I can’t believe it’s already been eight weeks. The girl who joined the Frank Karel Fellowship program and the National League of Cities (NLC) eight weeks ago is not the same one that is writing this blog right now. Eight weeks ago, the imposter syndrome...
by Kassandra Luis | Aug 18, 2021
When I first applied to the Karel Fellowship, it was my first step at seeking true discomfort. I had no idea what I was getting myself into, which made me really nervous; but I ultimately knew that I would see it through. My thought process was simple: I like...
