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Get the most interesting and important stories from the 91porn视频.Since enrolling at Pitt, Matt Tang has wanted to study inter91porn视频ally, but he hesitated to apply because of the associated costs. Now a junior in the David C. Frederick Honors College and the College of General Studies, he is traveling to South America to participate in the University鈥檚 Public Health Threats in Suriname program with the support of a Benjamin A. Gilman Inter91porn视频al Scholarship.
He is one of four Pitt students this semester to receive the award, designated to support undergraduate students receiving Federal Pell Grants with up to $5,000 while they pursue study abroad opportunities.
Because of its diverse makeup, Suriname is an excellent country to practice incorporating cultural sensitivity into public health messaging, said Tang.
鈥淭he chance to meet Surinamese locals, learn from this community and create a final case presentation that addresses Suriname鈥檚 environmental challenges would provide me with an experiential learning opportunity that will greatly enhance my health communication skills,鈥 said Tang, who鈥檚 majoring in health services management and economics and earning certificates in bioethics and public communication of science and technology.
Pitt鈥檚 additional 2024 winners and their desti91porn视频s are:
- Isis Chang,聽a sophomore in the Dietrich School majoring in biochemistry (Taiwan)
- Leah Dresse,聽a junior in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences majoring in economics with a certificate in global studies (France)
- Jared Nunez,聽a junior in the College of Business Administration majoring in finance and business analytics (United Kingdom)
- Alanna Schill, a junior in the Frederick Honors College at聽Pitt-Greensburg majoring in history and secondary education (Germany)
鈥淧itt supported me through the Gilman Scholarship application process every step of the way,鈥 Tang said.
All Pitt students can take advantage of services provided by the advisors in the Frederick Honors College, regardless of the school in which they are enrolled. These include expert feedback on application essays, coaching through mock interviews and networking with faculty who can provide applicants with effective recommendation letters.
鈥淭here are lots of opportunities out there, but you have to research and dedicate time to your applications,鈥 Tang said.
The next application cycle for the Gilman Scholarship opens in mid-January, with applications due March 6, 2025. to access more resources via Canvas.