My reason for studying abroad was to experience a different culture and to gain a life skill from it. By going to Hong Kong, I was able to pursue Mandarin classes and also experience a very different culture.

NUS is heartened to be on board with the Cornell Global Hubs initiative. Cornell's recent interdisciplinary salons included six NUS faculty members engaging with Cornell and other Global Hubs academics. It's exciting to see what lies ahead for our collaboration.

Broadening the inclusiveness and internationalism of our community here—and cultivating research and learning that emerges from these exchanges—is one of the most exciting potentials of Cornell Global Hubs.

Take the leap of faith. It is so easy to push it off and say that you can do it later, but there is truly no other experience like this—one that is so unique, rewarding, and fun.

While in Europe, I learned about and experienced firsthand the differences in the healthcare systems across nations. I’ve been actively applying my knowledge from abroad to my classes at Cornell. It’s so amazing to approach my learning from multiple perspectives.

I am so fortunate to be able to work in a research setting with such a welcoming group of scientists dedicated to ecological conservation, and I feel immensely grateful to have had this opportunity.