Author Archives: ITD Amherst

By Gerasimos Rodotheatos, United Arab Emirates Since I was a kid, I developed an affection for geography (thanks for that, Mom!). My interest grew stronger during my studies; due to

By Emilio Zuniga Hernandez, Nicaragua I would like to describe my SUSI experience in three parts: The city of Boston, the academic experience and SUSI participants. I am honored to

By Verissimo Ramos dos Santos, Brazil Participating in the SUSI for Scholars program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, has been a life-changing experience. I have the unique opportunity

My Journey with the SUSI Scholar Program By Latifa Al Fadhel, Bahrain Joining the SUSI Scholar program has been an eye-opening experience, and it has sparked a newfound interest in

A Scholar’s Journey By Lin Zhang, Hong Kong, China Embracing Intensity and Forming Global Bridges As a visiting scholar participating in the Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) program, I

Lessons from SUSI’s Entrepreneurial Frontier By Celeste Aguilar Sosa, Honduras Many topics, professors, and pedagogical techniques have fascinated me during SUSI for Scholars of Economics and Sustainable Development. I use

First Week Takeaways from the SUSI Scholars Program By Inna Koblianska, Ukraine The first week of the SUSI Scholars Program, implemented by the Institute for Training and Development and based

by Pablo Eduardo Vargas E., Panama As a university professor on exchange in Boston, as part of the Study of the U.S. Institutes Program for Scholars sponsored by the U.S.