Tag: research

From Blueberries to Breakthroughs: A Fulbright Scholar’s Tale

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Kim Stote, PhD, MPH, RDN, CDN is U.S.Department of State’s Exchange Alumni and currently is Dean, School of Nursing and Allied Health at Empire State University. As a Fulbright Scholar and the Research Chair of Nutrisciences and Health for 2016-2017, I had the incredible opportunity to spend the summer and fall at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI). This …

Checking in with ICCR Intern Abroad – Mercedes Wiegel

Candid portrait of Mercedes in Florence, Italy

Encountering difference has been the defining aspect of my study abroad journey thus far. Since arriving in Rome in January, I’ve been fortunate to explore not only the rich culture and history of Italy but also venture into new countries like Denmark, Hungary, and France. As an international student studying in the US, going abroad  for a second time has …