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Could you share an impactful moment or experience you had with someone you met on your program?

An impactful experience I had with a friend I met at Queen Mary was when we traveled to Morocco together. We had to learn how to engage with the local culture, which involved using Google Translate to communicate in Arabic and figuring out how to navigate and bargain in markets. One of the most meaningful moments was when several people came up to me and said, “Welcome home, my sister.” It truly made me feel at home and connected to the space in an unexpected, powerful way.

Were there any challenges or barriers during the application process or your time abroad? How did you overcome them?

One of the main challenges I faced while abroad was adjusting to a different academic writing style. I had to learn how to properly use footnotes and rely more on paraphrasing instead of overusing in-text citation. By utilizing office hours and getting feedback from professors, I was able to improve and feel more confident in my assignments.

What advice would you give to students considering studying abroad, especially students from North Carolina A&T?

My advice to students considering studying abroad—especially those from North Carolina A&T—is to be open-minded and willing to step outside of your comfort zone. Don’t be afraid to go somewhere unfamiliar, and fully immerse yourself in the culture wherever you go. The growth you’ll experience is worth it.

How has studying abroad influenced your future career or education plans?

Studying abroad has shaped my future career and education plans by giving me firsthand experience in global public health. Through a public health social engagement project at Queen Mary’s Whitechapel campus, I gained valuable insight and now know that I want to pursue either a Master’s in Public Health or a PhD in Global Health and Development. I’m passionate about working in the public health field with a strong global focus that includes travel and international collaboration.

What are your next steps after graduation, and do you see studying abroad as having a direct impact on those plans?

After graduation, I plan to work as a post-baccalaureate fellow at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. Studying abroad has absolutely influenced these plans—it confirmed that I want global travel to be a central part of my public health career, and it strengthened my desire to approach public health from a global perspective.