SUSI Scholars

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

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

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