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 […]
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 […]