Supporting the Global Leadership Journey of FUL Fellows: Glasgow Experiential Learning Mixer
Join FUL for a special evening in support of our Fellows as they prepare for a transformative international learning experience in Glasgow, Scotland.
About the The Glasgow Refugee Voices & Cultural Immersion Experience
FUL is launching an exciting pilot opportunity designed to expand how our young leaders understand the world beyond their immediate surroundings.
The Glasgow Refugee Voices & Cultural Immersion Experience will send two Fellows, Yori and Lyrique, on a 10-day educational journey to Glasgow, Scotland, from July 16–26, 2026, where they will engage in immersive learning focused on global citizenship, leadership, and empathy.
During the program, students will participate in dialogue and learning experiences that explore the realities faced by individuals who have been displaced due to war, persecution, and other life-threatening circumstances.
Before traveling abroad, the Fellows will also engage in a learning exchange with students from rural Ohio, creating an intentional opportunity for cross-cultural understanding within the United States before expanding that learning globally.
This experience is designed to strengthen leadership, empathy, and critical thinking while helping our scholars see themselves as part of a much larger global community.
At the heart of this experience are two remarkable young leaders who are ready to expand their perspectives and deepen their understanding of the world around them. Yori and Lyrique represent the curiosity, courage, and commitment to learning that define FUL. Through this journey, they will gain firsthand insight into global challenges, cultural exchange, and the power of leadership rooted in empathy and understanding.
Meet the Fellows
Yori Toliver
School: Martin Luther High School
Class of: 2027
Career Aspiration: International Policy / Human Rights Lawyer
What intrigues me most about the opportunity to participate in the Geotrac learning experience is the chance to explore how law, public policy, and community engagement intersect within a global context. As a student interested in international policy and pursuing a future career in human rights law, I am especially drawn to learning how different legal systems approach justice, equality, and social responsibility.
Networking in Scotland’s distinct legal system offers a unique perspective on how law evolves through history, culture, and political identity. Being able to observe and learn within this framework would deepen my understanding of comparative law and help me understand how international legal principles are applied at the national and local levels.
I am also particularly excited about the volunteering component of the program. Human rights law is not just about legislation – it is about people. Working directly within communities would allow me to understand better the real-world impact of policy decisions and social inequalities. I believe that meaningful legal reform begins with listening, connection, and active engagement.
The Geotrac experience represents more than academic exploration for me; it is an opportunity to grow as a globally minded student, develop cross-cultural understanding, and strengthen my commitment to advocating for justice on an international scale.
Lyrique Jackson
School: Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy
Class of: 2026
Career Aspiration: Neuropsychology
I’m interested in the emotional, social, and psychological aspects of the hardships the people we will meet have been through and how it affects not only them but those around them and their future generations.
RSVP or Support the Journey
Join us for the mixer or support the journey by making a donation.
Your investment helps cover essential costs, including travel, lodging, meals, educational programming, and safety planning for the Fellows participating in this experience.
Together, we can help send FUL into the world and welcome them home with an even bigger vision for their future.