Cal State Fullerton’s International Education and Engagement team released its 2024-25 Annual Impact Report, celebrating a transformative year of global connection, cultural exchange and academic achievement. Take a walk through some of the notable achievements of the IEE team, its staff, partners, volunteers, and all of the successful international and study abroad students’ growth. Empowering […]
When Vui Nguyễn arrived at Cal State Fullerton to pursue her MBA, she carried the values of hard work, perseverance and a deep sense of purpose instilled from her family and upbringing in Thái Bình, Vietnam. Now, as she prepares to begin her Ph.D. in organizational behavior at Claremont Graduate University, Nguyễn is building on […]
Jenny Lam, a marketing and information systems major at Cal State Fullerton, is set to begin an exciting new chapter of her academic career. As a recipient of both the prestigious Freeman Asia Scholarship and the Gilman Scholarship, she will be studying abroad at Korea University, one of CSUF’s most competitive exchange programs and one […]
Arian Godinez, an international business major at Cal State Fullerton, embarked on a transformative journey during the 2024-25 academic year at Universidad Panamericana in Guadalajara, Mexico, one of CSUF’s esteemed exchange partners. His decision to study abroad was not merely about enhancing his resume; it was a quest to reconnect with his family’s cultural heritage. […]
For Alba Turri, a student from the French Riviera in Nice, France, studying abroad was more than a dream — it was a lifelong goal. With roots in both France and Italy, Turri grew up immersed in two cultures, which fostered a love for languages, travel and international connections from an early age. That passion […]
For Cal State Fullerton students looking to build global connections on campus, the Global Titan volunteer programs offer a unique opportunity to engage with international cultures, gain leadership experience and make lifelong friends. Through the Global Titan Buddy and Global Titan Leader programs, domestic students serve as cultural ambassadors and peer supporters for international students […]
Three Cal State Fullerton Master of Science in Higher Education students are preparing to graduate not just with academic knowledge, but also real-world experience. Meet Angelica Flores, Bellar Naber and Cynthia Beltran, who had the unique opportunity to do their internship fieldwork at the university’s International Education and Engagement office. Angelica Flores: From K-12 to […]
Galen Jiang, a Cal State Fullerton alum with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and an MBA, will be studying abroad in Beijing as CSUF’s first-ever Schwarzman Scholar. Jiang was selected for the prestigious and fully funded master’s program in global affairs at Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University — one of the world’s top universities. The […]
For many students, studying abroad may seem out of reach due to financial constraints. However, with the right opportunities — such as scholarships — global education can become a reality. Take, for instance, Nicolas Hernandez, a Cal State Fullerton international business major with a concentration in global trade. Thanks to the Deloitte Foundation Hispanic Association […]
Abhay Suresh Patil grew up in the small town of Jalgaon in Maharashtra, India. “It’s a quiet place. It’s not widely known, but it shaped me in ways I only truly understood after leaving,” said Patil. Now preparing to graduate in May 2025 with a master’s degree in computer science, Patil reflected on his journey […]