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Lessons I learned from my Washington D.C. Trip…
Posted on: 17 March 2024 BY: ITilman
In November 2023, I came across an exciting opportunity organized by the University of Minnesota's Economics Department: A Career Exploration Tour in Washington, DC scheduled for the 2024 Spring Break. Recognizing the prestige of the university's Economics program, ranked 18th in the US and 20th glo…
Reflecting on my Experience at the First Year Leadership Institute
Posted on: 27 January 2024 BY: ITilman
In December, just before the end of my first semester, I received the wonderful news of my acceptance into the University of Minnesota's First Year Leadership Institute (FYLI). This program, renowned for offering premier leadership development opportunities, is specifically designed for first-year s…
Just Apply!
Posted on: 21 October 2023 BY: ITilman
Applying for the United States Timor-Leste (USTL) scholarship was a decision that came to my mind one fine afternoon. I was sitting at my workplace, enjoying a cup of coffee, when my supervisor asked me if I intended to pursue the USTL scholarship. It was a simple question, yet it triggered a moment…
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USTL is a program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State; it is administered by the American Councils for International Education (American Councils) in collaboration with the U.S Embassy in Dili, Timor-Leste