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Overview
The Global Engagement Ambassador program offers a scholarship for students participating in semester-long study abroad programs through Central's Study Abroad and Exchange programs. Participants will have the opportunity to highlight their global journeys through engaging photo and video content. This is a great chance to inspire others, reflect on your time abroad, and become part of a growing community of global learners.
Each video in the series offers personal look into a student's study abroad experience, beginning with a brief introduction to their host university and country. From there, students share their most memorable experience abroad that left a lasting impact. They also reflect on the top three things they gained from their time overseas, such as personal growth, academic insights, or cross-cultural skills. To help future study abroad participants, each video concludes with three practical pieces of advice. These tips can cover a range of topics, including cultural adjustment, the application and visa process, course registration, time management, cooking, or packing.
This format is designed to both inspire and inform prospective students about a relatable and realistic view of what studying abroad can be like.
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Maria Caceres
Major: Journalism
Host University: University of Hertfordshire
Country: United Kingdom
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"What I gained from this experience was my self-identity, independence and what I want to do with my life."
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Jiho Park
Major: Sociology
Host University: Central Connecticut State University
Country: New Britain, Connecticut, USA
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"Advice I would give to future students is First, make the best se of the school's facilities such as the gym and campus programs, second ask for help without hesitating if you need it. There are many systems on campus you can use. Lastly travel a lot."
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Nicole Christopher
Major: Biomolecular Sciences
Host University: Lorenzo De' Medici
Country: Italy
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"Studying abroad at LDM has given me a lot of opportunities to do extracurricular activities. Every week, they send out a form with multiple activities that you can sign up for."
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Sofia Mezzano
Major: English Pedagogy
Host University: Central Connecticut State University
Country: New Britain, Connecticut, USA
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“I did a lot of different things during my study abroad so it’s difficult for me to choose just one thing because all the moments I lived and that I met here will live in memory forever.”
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Grace Martel
Major: Hospitality and Tourism
Host University: Queen Margaret University
Country: Scotland
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“QMU has many things to offer. There's an on-campus gym and many different student-run clubs, organizations, and sports teams. The Student Union and Accommodation Services does a great job hosting events throughout the semester.”
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Julia Bauer
Major: Management
Host University: Central Connecticut State University
Country: New Britain, Connecticut, USA
Highlight:
“During my semester here at Central, I also was part of the Wind Ensemble, and we performed a few concerts. Apart from that, I joined the Line Dancing Club. So, it's always a lot of fun. It's every Wednesday and I meet great people there. We also did Cha-Cha, Tango, Country Tuesday, Polka and my highlight there was that we visited the Boston Tea Party, which is like a dance convention where you dance West Coast Swing and Lindy Hop.”
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Benjamin Araya
Major: Computer Science
Host University: Central Connecticut State University
Country: New Britain, Connecticut, USA
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“I would encourage students to take advantage of all the campus has to offer and all the surrounding areas as there is so much to do. You can find charming towns and cities that have a lot to offer.”
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Nudrat Rana
Major: Biomolecular Science Major
Host University: Jeonbuk National University
Country: South Korea
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“My most memorable moment is when my roommate and I decided to explore the town of Jeonbuk alone the first day we met. Neither of us knew Korean, but through the help of the student staff we managed to have a night out, resulting in a lasting bond between us.”
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Eszter Orban-Kis
Major: English Language and Literature
Host University: Central Connecticut State University
Country: New Britain, Connecticut, USA
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“The second advice is to don’t be afraid to reach out to others. It’s normal to feel unsure in a new environment but asking for help or starting a conversation with someone can make very big difference and you can make a friend for life.”
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Karissa Wiggins
Major: Robotics/Mechatronic Engineering Technology and Computer Science
Host University: Kyung Hee University
Country: South Korea
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“A memorable moment, I think, would be when my K-pop class took a field trip to a music studio. It was a music studio owned by the DPR team. It was cool to be able to see how music production and music engineering work in person because that is something I'm interested in.”
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Ryan Capella
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Host University: Lorenzo De' Medici
Country: Italy
Highlight:
“Living in another country just exposes you to how the whole other side of the world lives. It's just really cool from the food, the buildings, the art. It's just everyone is different, and each culture is so beautiful. I also gained so many memories from my trip.”
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Anna Kamenjarin
Major: Civil Engineering
Host University: Central Connecticut State University
Country: New Britain, Connecticut, USA
Highlight:
“Numerous cities are only a few hours aware, and most CT public transportation is free with our student pass. The USA is versatile and shows things you surely have never seen before.”
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Camryn Lefrancois
Major: Business Management
Host University: Lorenzo De' Medici
Country: Italy
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“One of my most memorable moments was seeing the Duomo for the first time. I just remember all my doubts about leaving home for so long went away and I felt like I belonged here.”
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Olivia Duran
Major: Psychology
Host University: Lorenzo De' Medici
Country: Italy
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“Studying abroad has helped me grow so much as a person as I feel like I have gained greater cultural perspective on the world as I talk to people from different countries every single day, and I get to hear about people's different ways of life.”
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Ashley Pichardo Sanchez
Major: Computer Science
Host University: University of Salamanca
Country: Spain
Highlight:
“Studying abroad has improved my communication skills. Beforehand, I found that, you know, starting conversations with strangers was super difficult but now I’ve kind of got the hang of it and I’m able to.”