From Dateline (March 27, 2003)
The United Kingdom Calls
President's Scholar to Serve
by Susan katsaros
She's traveled abroad and gained
experience as a representative of the California State University
Academic Council for International Programs. Now, Melissa
Tellez has become a student ambassador for British Council USA.
The council established the student ambassador
program seven years ago as an innovative way to involve students
who have studied at a British university in their U.S. university's
study-abroad activities.
Tellez, a President's Scholar and senior
majoring in business administration-management, spent the 2001-02
academic year at the University of Bradford. As a student ambassador,
she will share this experience with other students at various events,
including study-abroad fairs and pre-departure orientations.
“Working with students from around
the world on group projects enhanced my learning experience ten-fold,”
she said. “My year in Great Britain allowed me to gain a better
understanding of myself and the world around me....My experiences
at the University of Bradford and living in England inspired me
to pursue graduate school.”
“Melissa Tellez's accomplishments
are due to her willingness to explore her surroundings,” said
Patrick Frazier, study abroad adviser. “At such a young age,
Melissa has established herself as a responsible citizen of the
world, taking charge of her future, and in this time of global responsibility,
she should be the model of the 21st century person coming of age.”
James Mettler, director of the President's
Scholars program, agreed. “Melissa continues to exemplify
the ambassadorial qualities of our President's Scholars through
this prestigious appointment.”
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