See stories from GVSU Study Abroad Scholarship Recipients before, during & after their adventures abroad.
Dear Murray family,
Thank you so much for your support in my study abroad opportunity. Through your contribution I was able to study in Costa Rica for three months and was able to take my Spanish to the next level. While abroad I was able to travel to different areas of Costa Rica and learn about many cultures within the country. Since I have been back I have presented to three classrooms and two organizations on campus about my experiences and how students can study abroad also.
Before studying abroad I had an idea for a career path and studying abroad further solidified my chosen career path. I wanted to be a social worker for refugees and immigrants and now I want to directly work with refugees and immigrants in their neighborhoods. With my increased knowledge of the Spanish language I hope this will assist me not only in my chosen career but with other job opportunities and speaking and understanding my own family.
After graduation I plan to be an AmeriCorps member for a year or teach English abroad and then seek my Master’s in Social Work and Non-Profit Administration. I plan to continue to open my mind to new challenges and experiences while opening the minds of others to new possibilities. I continue to impact the Grand Valley community through my involvement as a Resident Assistant and in other groups on campus where I speak about my experiences abroad and encourage others to seek similar opportunities. Studying abroad has been one of the most impactful experiences of not only my Grand Valley career but my life as a whole.
Thank you so much,
Angela Cluley
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