2016-17 Newsletter TRIO SSS 2016-2017 | Page 13

BEYOND BORDERS… Excited for those who are going Kambriana Gates Major: Nursing Where: South Africa When: Spring/Summer 2017 Scholarship: Passport Scholarship “I look forward to the new cultural experience in South Africa and I hope to gain more knowledge during this time which will be beneficial to my African/African-American Studies minor.  -If you want to study abroad then you WILL study abroad. Don't let fear of the unknown or finances be the issue; now is the time to adventure, learn new things, and hopefully become an asset to the next generation.” Fabrice Viami Major: International Business and Marketing Where: ESSCA Angers in France When: Fall 2017 for 4.5 months Scholarship: Mark A. & Elizabeth C. Murray Study Abroad Scholarship “I am looking forward to experiencing Cultural diversity.” Advice for peers who may want to study abroad:  If there's one thing in the world that you will not waste your money on, it’s traveling! Going to different places, seeing the world and also experiencing different cultures and understanding how different societies lives, will change your perspectives and enrich your knowledge about the world. Study abroad is once in a lifetime opportunity and a life changing experience.  Study Abroad is a profound educational experience that should be accessible to all. Our program encourages, educates and connects students to this opportunity. Studying Abroad develops our students and has changed their lives. France, United Kingdom, Jordan, Dubai and Turkey are a few places our students have study abroad in the past. Currently we have students planning to study abroad in Ghana, France and South Africa. It is our goal and passion to continue to increase the number of first generation college students that study abroad. 13