University Writing Program

Crisp blue skies, white sand beaches, and vibrant oceans. Stone steps line the walkway up to towering limestone pillars as cool, howling wind echoes between them. A curious student embarks on his journey up the mighty steps to the Temple of Apollo. He takes one step at a time, gazing reverently across wide vistas and feeling pebbles crumble beneath his feet. He can imagine what this temple looked like in 5 B.C, filled with activity, colorful clothing, and verbal offerings to the god. But now, he stands with his University of Florida classmates on the remnants of those ancient grounds—a physical reminder of the richness of Greek culture.

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Meg is Ms. Safety. She double-checks if doors are locked, walks in groups at night with keys in hand, and tells her friends to text her when they get home. Meg’s habits come as no surprise to those who know her. With all the true crime and mystery podcasts she listens to, she could probably solve her own disappearance, if needed. Her favorite podcasts don’t just keep Meg up at night; they also inform, entertain, and empower her.

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Pellets of sweat are dripping down her face. Her lips tremble as tears slowly roll down her cheeks. Hearing the tick and clash of the sewing machine against the fabric, she cannot breathe properly. She inhales dangerous chemicals and fabric dust and is paid below the United States minimum wage. This working environment is the unfortunate reality for many garment workers in countries including India, China, and Bangladesh. Due to a lack of government regulation, workers are poorly paid and routinely work over eight hours a day. Many of them are children.

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Castles, high mountains, and large forests may sound like images straight from a fairy tale. However, these elements can be found right in the country of Wales, a part of the United Kingdom. “Wales” might ring a bell when Americans hear about Ryan Reynolds and the Wrexham soccer team, but most don’t know about its historical places, rich language, and wild landscapes.

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