Zolondek Holocaust, Winter Break and European Studies Scholarships

What made my experience unique was not only increasing my understanding of Spain's history but also learning to be independent and navigating a new environment. I learned to rely on myself and react positively in di cult situations. I learned how to navigate a foreign country completely on my own. I was able to meet amazing people who were doing some pretty incredible things with their experiences abroad. Aside from expanding my educational experience, I truly learned more about the kind of person I am and want to be.

—Shiza Arshad

International Studies, Chinese Language and Literature, and Gender and Women’s Studies, ’16 Zolondek European Studies Travel Grant recipient

I took a course on the history of South Africa prior to departing on my trip, so visiting the places I read about in textbooks, such as Nelson Mandela’s jail cell on Robben Island, was surreal. The summer I spent interning in South Africa only confirmed my desire to pursue a career in the legal field fighting for human rights.

—Kassandra Satterly

History, ’17 Robert and Anne Trunzo Scholarship recipient

I believe that my education abroad experience will greatly expand and increase my classroom learning. I have gained a lot of con dence from the knowledge that the education I have received here at UK has prepared me well to compete with students from other universities.

—William ‘Evan’ Nixon

Political Science, ’18 Robert and Anne Trunzo Scholarship recipient

This trip made me step out of what I was comfortable doing. Having to plan the entire trip, be trusted with all the money, and at the same time be exposed to such heavy material at the di erent memorials and museums, was an experience I'll never forget. I learned so much and the things that I learned I will take with me wherever I go.

—Rebecca Joel

Biology and German, ’17 Zolondek Summer Travel Grant recipient