For Juli Avila, a fourth-year communications student at Cal State Fullerton, studying abroad was a dream of hers for several years. Her interest in studying abroad was first sparked in community college when her counselor introduced the life-changing opportunity to visit another country, earn academic credit and gain career insight. “The moment she mentioned that […]
Cal State Fullerton International Education and Engagement is proud to release its 2024 Annual Impact Report, highlighting a transformative year of welcoming international students and building a culture of inclusion, partnerships with international universities, scholarship awards, global alumni success stories, transformative study abroad experiences, and more. Through IEE’s various programs, global opportunities have broadened for […]
Studying abroad is an opportunity for students to step outside their comfort zone and find new experiences outside the bubble of familiarity they live in. For Rebecca Jauregui, a theatre major at Cal State Fullerton, she recognized the value of this opportunity when she chose to study abroad in Wales. Spending time in Wales changed […]
Vui Nguyễn’s education began in Vietnam, where she sold vegetables at the local market in order to afford high school tuition. Born into a humble family of farmers in Thái Bình City, she learned the value of hard work early on. This shaped her commitment to pursuing an education even when faced with obstacles and […]
Cal State Fullerton’s Online Bachelor’s Degree Completion Programs, offered through CSUF Extension, provide working professionals and students with a flexible way to complete their degree. Ideal for those who have completed an associate degree, or the equivalent, and are currently balancing jobs, family and other commitments, the program allows students to take classes that fit […]
Dong-Kwan Kim is a professor of architectural engineering at Cheongju University in South Korea. As a visiting scholar at Cal State Fullerton, he is conducting a collaborative research project aimed at improving the design of earthquake-resistant buildings. Before teaching at Cheongju University, Dong-Kwan worked at a structural design company. He participated in the seismic performance evaluation […]
Sally Dinh is an international student from Vietnam studying computer science at Cal State Fullerton. Over the summer, Dinh participated in an artificial intelligence research internship through Stanford University’s Computer Science LINXS Summer Research Program. Throughout the internship, Dinh expanded her skills and learned about new techniques, algorithms and methods used in AI research. She […]
In June, students from Cal State Fullerton’s University Honors Program traveled to Sydney, Australia, for a study abroad experience focused on Indigenous culture, justice and gender-based violence. Led by Stacy Mallicoat, director of the University Honors Program and professor of criminal justice, the trip included nine CSUF students and16 students from the University of Texas, […]
Jessica Ryan graduated from Cal State Fullerton in spring 2024 with a Master of Science in higher education. Now, she’s embarking on a new chapter. With a passion for cultural exchange and education, Ryan is preparing to travel to Romania as an English teaching assistant through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. In a recent interview, […]
Ahmed Ibrahim, a master’s student in information technology management at Cal State Fullerton, is finishing his final year strong as the recipient of the prestigious Boren Award. The award provides scholarships and fellowships to U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to study languages in underrepresented world regions that are critical to U.S. interests. The program aims […]