SUSI Scholars

By Ján Buleca, Slovakia I learned about the opportunity to participate in the Study of U.S. Institutes for Scholars focused on Economics and Sustainable Development through the auspices of the

By Lulu Abraham, Papua New Guinea August 14, 2024 was a very busy, tiring, yet fulfilling day. It was our first morning in the Big Apple. At around 8am the

A Retrospective Journey By Shashika Guruge, Sri Lanka “All this will not be finished in the first one hundred days. Nor will it be finished in the first one thousand

By Aswathy Rachel Varughese, India Participating in the Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) Scholars program sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) at the U.S. Department

Sharing Research Ideas and Achievements in Academia By Rania Pasha, Egypt Today was one of those rare days that leaves an unforgettable mark on one’s academic journey. As an academic

A good example of a sustainable practice By Nemanja Vuksanovic, Serbia This day was dedicated to an exciting outdoor activity – a whale watch. This activity was part of the

Gender and Career Journeys in the SUSI Program By Shagufta Shabbar, Pakistan As SUSI Scholars, we come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Yet, during a casual gathering under a tree

By Adel Hannachi, Tunisia On July 27, 2024, we had a trip to Castle Island in Boston. The visit unfolded as a delightful blend of history, nature, and team-building spirit.

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

Lessons from Boston Common and Boston Public Botanical Garden for Nairobi City, Kenya By Michael Aswani Were, Kenya The City of Boston, Massachusetts exemplifies how cities’ green spaces can be