“Some of the courses I took made such an impact on me that I started considering that “I’m not Indian, nor am I an American. I’m a global citizen." That’s it, that’s who I am now: a global citizen who has no boundaries at all. And that is a liberating thing. The wisdom that I gained here, out of my comfort zone, is amazing. Even if I weren’t able to earn a lot of money or have a big house, I don’t care. What I have, really, is wisdom and stories to tell, about how things work in the global setting. And truly that’s what I was looking for. This makes me happy, like I’ve really achieved something.”
Sanket Phadtare, from India, graduated from the University of Delaware in December 2019 with a Professional Science Master’s degree in Biotechnology. His time as a student included completing three internships and earning a Project Management Certificate from UD Professional and Continuing Studies. He has since started his first year of a three year opportunity to work in the U.S. (in a federal program called STEM Optional Practical Training) as a project manager for a local biotechnology start up at the STAR campus incubator. Sanket is very appreciative of the opportunities he has had in the U.S. and is excited to use the insights and experience he has gained to start an innovative, global business in India in the future. Sanket is this week’s #FriendofOISS.
Go Global at Coffee Hour Tomorrow!
Friday, February 21
4 to 6 p.m.
Trabant University Center
The Institute for Global Studies will be sponsoring tomorrow's International Coffee Hour to welcome back all of the students who studied abroad this winter. The Coffee Hour house band, Eclectic Accoustic with Jack Bartley and Ruthie Toole, will return to perform live music and IGS will bring games, a graffiti wall and yummy snacks.
Come alone, or bring a friend at 4 p.m. in Trabant. As always, everyone is welcome!
The event series is co-sponsored by the Office for International Students and Scholars, Division of Student Life and UD Dining Services.
The Career Fair is in town! If you're interested in pursuing internships or employment while in the U.S., be sure to stop and chat with Assistant Director for International Student Career Readiness, Travis Pocta at today's fair.
Travis is also available for individual career counseling (use
the handshake website to schedule an appointment) and is planning several career-focused workshops this semester (see the
OISS events calendar).
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