The Importance of Making Mistakes
Hey everyone! My name is Zhané Bradley, and I am a 2021-2022 Gilman Alumni Ambassador. As a Gilman Scholar, I completed a virtual internship in Buenos Aires, Argentina, during the Spring 2021 semester. I took my first Spanish language class… READ MORE →
Communal Conversations
I studied and lived in the small town of Santa Ana, Costa Rica, located just outside of San Jose and my experience was transformed by my instructor and host family. Although I had taken Spanish courses throughout middle and high… READ MORE →
Take The Risk
Hello everyone! My name is Abby Donovan, and I am a 2021-2022 Gilman Alumni Ambassador. In 2019, the Gilman Scholarship gave me the opportunity of studying abroad in Valladolid, Spain, a town 118 miles north of the capital, Madrid. I… READ MORE →
Overcoming Anxieties
Hi there! I’m Zena Jeffers and I received the Gilman in 2016 while studying political science and international management at the illustrious NC A&T State University. My country of choice was a small island called Cyprus where I met with… READ MORE →
Culture Shock and Adjustment
When we think of “study abroad”, we picture ourselves being in a new country with fascinating things to see, interesting people who are perhaps speaking a foreign language with seductive accents. We imagine refreshing beverages on the beach and unique exotic… READ MORE →
Scholarship Application Step by Step
Take a breath As someone who has casted a wide net on fellowships, and internships just applying I believe is the biggest hurdle one can overcome. You’ve probably heard this saying but for every 10/20/100 applications there will be… READ MORE →