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 […]
When Paloma Villaneda talks about studying abroad, her passion shines through. Growing up in a family that valued global exploration, Villaneda was inspired by her parents’ love for travel. Her father, a Cal State Fullerton alum, earned a degree in international business and studied abroad in Guadalajara, Mexico. Now, as a business administration major, she […]
For Cal State Fullerton senior Joseph Ortiz, studying abroad in Japan is more than an academic opportunity — it’s a dream come true. A business administration major with a minor in Japanese, Ortiz is spending the 2024-25 academic year at Waseda University in Tokyo, and it all began with a scholarship opportunity. The Bridging Project […]
While their time at Cal State Fullerton is coming to an end, the legacy that international graduate students Keshav Daga and Kavil Jain are leaving behind will last a lifetime. It started with the simple dream of coming to California. Daga and Jain were drawn to CSUF for its exceptional computer science program and inclusive […]
Cal State Fullerton senior Lauren Heyden has embraced transformative experiences both inside and outside the classroom. As a geography major with a concentration in environmental analysis, she has already worked on impactful projects inspired by her time studying abroad in Tanzania. Heyden’s journey to Tanzania began when she read about a unique program on social […]
Meet Bendeguz Aubeli, or as he’s known in his home country of Hungary, Aubeli Bendeguz. Coming from Budapest to California, Aubeli has had a remarkable journey to where he is now at Cal State Fullerton. Aubeli’s education in the United States began at West Valley Community College in San Jose. Upon learning about CSUF’s plan […]
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 […]