{"id":148326,"date":"2025-07-28T10:00:57","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T14:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/?p=148326"},"modified":"2025-08-01T11:20:52","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T15:20:52","slug":"28-ucf-students-gain-global-experience-make-an-impact-through-distinguished-gilman-scholarship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/28-ucf-students-gain-global-experience-make-an-impact-through-distinguished-gilman-scholarship\/","title":{"rendered":"38 UCF Students Gain Global Experience, Make an Impact Through Distinguished Gilman Scholarship"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>From researching transportation systems and studying efficient ways to improve the healthcare system to examining the psychology of art, a prestigious group of scholarship recipients is developing skills that will prepare them to enhance their fields globally.<\/p>\n<p>Funded by the U.S. Department of State, the Gilman Scholarship is one of the most prestigious awards for undergraduates seeking to study or intern abroad. This year, UCF set a university record with 38 students selected for the 2024-25 academic year, a milestone that reflects the university\u2019s growing global reach and commitment to high-impact learning experiences.<\/p>\n<p>The list of honorees includes*:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cameron Alexis, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/college\/business-administration\/\">College of Business<\/a>, Destination: Japan<\/li>\n<li>Stefy Batres, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/college\/health-professions-sciences\/\">College of Health Professions and Sciences<\/a>, Destination: Spain<\/li>\n<li>Kailynn Baumgardt, College of Health Professions and Sciences, Destination: Taiwan<\/li>\n<li>Ethan Bell, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/college\/medicine\/\">College of Medicine<\/a>, Destination: Spain<\/li>\n<li>Jaxon Borges, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/college\/engineering-computer-science\/\">College of Engineering and Computer Science<\/a>, Destination: South Korea<\/li>\n<li>Sanaii Ceylan, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/college\/sciences\/\">College of Sciences<\/a>, Destination: France<\/li>\n<li>Berline Civil, College of Medicine, Destination: Spain<\/li>\n<li>David Duarte, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Destination: Spain<\/li>\n<li>Maya Fields, College of Sciences, Destination: Japan<\/li>\n<li>Madison Gaitan, College of Sciences, Destination: Spain<\/li>\n<li>Luis Garcia, College of Sciences, Destination: Spain<\/li>\n<li>Janai Harrell, College of Sciences, Destination:&nbsp;Turks and Caicos Islands<\/li>\n<li>Jannatul Hossain, College of Business, Destination: South Korea<\/li>\n<li>Ramlah Kahn, College of Medicine, Destination: Spain<\/li>\n<li>Joseph Martinez, College of Sciences, Destination: Thailand<\/li>\n<li>Nicole Marulanda Silva, College of Sciences, Destination: South Korea<\/li>\n<li>Carson Mueller, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Destination:&nbsp;Sweden<\/li>\n<li>Donovan Niedermayer, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Destination: United Kingdom<\/li>\n<li>Fabian Nunez, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Destination: United Kingdom<\/li>\n<li>Dieunise Pacius, College of Sciences, Destination:&nbsp;South Korea<\/li>\n<li>Katelyn Pantoja, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/college\/arts-humanities\/\">College of Arts and Humanities<\/a>, Destination: France<\/li>\n<li>Gabriel Rait, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Destination: Spain<\/li>\n<li>Sarah Ramsdell, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Destination: South Korea<\/li>\n<li>Asaf Reyes, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Destination: Spain<\/li>\n<li>Mesha Richards, College of Sciences, Destination: Spain<\/li>\n<li>Nathalie Rodriguez, College of Sciences, Destination: Costa Rica<\/li>\n<li>Jackson Simoneau, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Destination: Spain<\/li>\n<li>Mallorie Simpson, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Destination: Spain<\/li>\n<li>Jayden Thompson, College of Business, Destination: Japan\/South Korea<\/li>\n<li>Martina Tolosa, College of Business, Destination: Spain<\/li>\n<li>Lorena Vega, College of Business, Destination: Spain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The following Gilman Scholars represent a few of the recent honorees, with each one speaking to the power of learning internationally and the value of stepping into unfamiliar spaces with curiosity, purpose and a willingness to grow.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_148331\" style=\"max-width: 300px;\" class=\"figure mx-auto d-block\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-148331 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2025\/07\/Cameron-Alexis_UCF-finance-major.jpg\" alt=\"UCF finance major Cameron Alexis poses in front of a plain beige wall.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2025\/07\/Cameron-Alexis_UCF-finance-major.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2025\/07\/Cameron-Alexis_UCF-finance-major-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-148331 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20300%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"UCF finance major Cameron Alexis poses in front of a plain beige wall.\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20300%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2025\/07\/Cameron-Alexis_UCF-finance-major.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2025\/07\/Cameron-Alexis_UCF-finance-major-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2025\/07\/Cameron-Alexis_UCF-finance-major.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">Cameron Alexis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Cameron Alexis<\/h2>\n<p>Cameron Alexis is studying <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/degree\/finance-bsba\/\">finance<\/a> intending to work in international project management, through which he can help develop sustainable, adaptable and durable infrastructures. He\u2019s particularly interested in construction and how physical structures are shaped by various factors such as policy. That interest took him to Tokyo and Seoul, South Korea, this past spring through a two-week business-focused study abroad program funded by the Gilman Scholarship.<\/p>\n<p>In both cities, Alexis studied how public transportation, building design and urban spaces were built to serve their communities. He says the experience gave him a new understanding of how built environments reflect local values and how project managers can adapt their approaches to meet the needs of different populations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI started to see how intentional infrastructure design was and how different the planning looked from what I\u2019d seen in the U.S.,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<p>Alexis wants to work on infrastructure projects that serve people globally. He says he\u2019s seen what happens when systems are fragile or shortsighted through his own experiences with housing instability, natural disasters and financial hardship. Alexis moved often while growing up and he says those shifts gave him a practical understanding of resilience and adaptability.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou learn to find your footing quickly,\u201d he says. \u201cThat translates directly into how I approach risk, change and uncertainty in a professional context.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Gilman Scholarship also allowed Alexis to engage firsthand with international professionals, observe sustainable design in dense urban spaces and think critically about how infrastructure shapes everyday life. He says those weeks abroad sharpened his vision and clarified his desire to work in global project management.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou can\u2019t understand what international collaboration demands until you\u2019re in it,\u201d Alexis says. \u201cNow I know what [it] takes, and I know I\u2019m ready for it.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_148332\" style=\"max-width: 300px;\" class=\"figure mx-auto d-block\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-148332 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2025\/07\/Stefy-Batres_UCF-comm-sciences_disorders-major.jpg\" alt=\"UCF communication sciences and disorders student Stefy Batres smiles slightly while taking a selfie inside of a a parked car.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2025\/07\/Stefy-Batres_UCF-comm-sciences_disorders-major.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2025\/07\/Stefy-Batres_UCF-comm-sciences_disorders-major-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-148332 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20300%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"UCF communication sciences and disorders student Stefy Batres smiles slightly while taking a selfie inside of a a parked car.\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20300%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2025\/07\/Stefy-Batres_UCF-comm-sciences_disorders-major.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2025\/07\/Stefy-Batres_UCF-comm-sciences_disorders-major-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2025\/07\/Stefy-Batres_UCF-comm-sciences_disorders-major.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">Stefy Batres<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Stefy Batres<\/h2>\n<p>Stefy Batres is studying <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/degree\/communication-sciences-and-disorders-bs\/\">communication sciences and disorders<\/a> with plans to become a pediatric speech-language pathologist. This summer, she\u2019s headed to Barcelona to take a course on the psychology of art, exploring how it can function as expression, communication and therapy.<\/p>\n<p>Batres says the course will allow her to think more critically about how creative tools might support children who struggle to speak, and how social norms and traditions shape the way we understand and treat communication challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Batres says she\u2019s interested in how therapy can be adapted to work better for kids who speak different languages. One of her career goals is to expand upon traditional therapy methods and to understand how clinicians in other countries approach language development. She\u2019s particularly curious about how art therapy is used in speech-language pathology and how it can help kids express emotions, build confidence and connect in ways they might not be able to with words alone.<\/p>\n<p>Batres brings a strong foundation to this work. She\u2019s bilingual, has lived in Chile and Honduras, and knows what it means to adjust to new systems and expectations. That adaptability shows up in her academic work and in her consideration of what effective therapy looks like.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_148329\" style=\"max-width: 300px;\" class=\"figure mx-auto d-block\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-148329 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2025\/07\/Ethan-Bell_UCF-biomedical-sciences-major.jpg\" alt=\"UCF biomedical science student Ethan Bell stands outside with arms crossed, smiling confidently in front of trees.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2025\/07\/Ethan-Bell_UCF-biomedical-sciences-major.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2025\/07\/Ethan-Bell_UCF-biomedical-sciences-major-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-148329 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20300%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"UCF biomedical science student Ethan Bell stands outside with arms crossed, smiling confidently in front of trees.\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20300%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2025\/07\/Ethan-Bell_UCF-biomedical-sciences-major.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2025\/07\/Ethan-Bell_UCF-biomedical-sciences-major-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2025\/07\/Ethan-Bell_UCF-biomedical-sciences-major.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">Ethan Bell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Ethan Bell<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/degree\/biomedical-sciences-bs\/\">Biomedical sciences<\/a> major Ethan Bell understands the urgency around providing medical care and developing research to enhance it. He\u2019s worked ambulance shifts and volunteered in a trauma intensive care unit. This summer, the Burnett Honors Scholar is building on these experiences in Seville, Spain, as an intern at an emergency clinic. While in Spain, he will also be taking intensive Spanish courses, learning more about the language and culture. The trip will also allow him to learn about a different healthcare system, and ask questions about how language, trust and access shape treatment. \u201cI saw [this study abroad experience] as a way to sharpen the skills I\u2019ll need as a future physician,\u201d says Bell, who\u2019s interested in pediatrics.<\/p>\n<p>At UCF, Bell splits his time between research, clinical work and service. He\u2019s contributed to bionic limb development at UCF-based nonprofit Limbitless Solutions and led medical screenings for people in need through Hearts for Homeless. Bell says he\u2019s drawn to medicine not just for its scientific demands, but for the composure, clarity, and care under pressure that he wants to provide. \u201cI want to be the kind of doctor who can communicate across linguistic differences, and do it in real-time, under pressure,\u201d he says. He sees his time in Spain as another step toward learning how to stay grounded in unfamiliar environments and how to connect with patients whose experiences differ from his own.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_148330\" style=\"max-width: 300px;\" class=\"figure mx-auto d-block\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-148330 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2025\/07\/Berline-Civil_UCF-biomedical-sciences-major.jpg\" alt=\"UCF biomedical sciences student Berline Civil stands smiling in front of a red brick wall.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2025\/07\/Berline-Civil_UCF-biomedical-sciences-major.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2025\/07\/Berline-Civil_UCF-biomedical-sciences-major-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-148330 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20300%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"UCF biomedical sciences student Berline Civil stands smiling in front of a red brick wall.\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20300%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2025\/07\/Berline-Civil_UCF-biomedical-sciences-major.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2025\/07\/Berline-Civil_UCF-biomedical-sciences-major-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2025\/07\/Berline-Civil_UCF-biomedical-sciences-major.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">Berline Civil<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Berline Civil<\/h2>\n<p>For Berline Civil, the Gilman Scholarship provides an opportunity to think more expansively about the kind of physician she wants to be and the kind of healthcare systems she wants to help build. A biomedical sciences major, Berline is spending the summer in Barcelona examining Spain\u2019s public health infrastructure. The Burnett Honors Scholar is particularly drawn to the country\u2019s universal healthcare model and wants to see how it functions in daily life. Her interest in the field of medicine is mainly focused on ensuring that care is individually tailored and context-driven.<\/p>\n<p>In Barcelona, Berline plans to dive into public health coursework while also observing how patients and providers navigate care on the ground. She says she\u2019s curious about how communication styles and institutional design shape people\u2019s experiences.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo be a good doctor, you need more than clinical skills,\u201d she says. \u201cYou need humility. You need to listen first.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Berline\u2019s journey into medicine started with nursing before she changed her major to align with a path to medical school. Through changes in her academic focus and personal journey as a first-generation college student, she realized her calling wasn\u2019t just treating patients, but asking bigger questions about the healthcare system. By pursuing an M.D., she hopes to build a career focused on addressing challenges across the industry.<\/p>\n<p>With this being Berline\u2019s first experience traveling internationally alone, she says she\u2019s excited for the ways the experience will challenge her to think and adapt in new ways. When she returns to UCF, she plans to launch a service project focused on mentoring other first-generation students through the study abroad process so they feel like global opportunities are within their reach.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_148333\" style=\"max-width: 300px;\" class=\"figure mx-auto d-block\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-148333 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2025\/07\/Mallorie-Simpson_UCF-aerospace-engineering-major.jpg\" alt=\"UCF aerospace engineering student Mallorie Simpson poses in front of a light grey studio backdrop.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2025\/07\/Mallorie-Simpson_UCF-aerospace-engineering-major.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2025\/07\/Mallorie-Simpson_UCF-aerospace-engineering-major-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid w-100 wp-image-148333 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20300%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"UCF aerospace engineering student Mallorie Simpson poses in front of a light grey studio backdrop.\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20300%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2025\/07\/Mallorie-Simpson_UCF-aerospace-engineering-major.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2025\/07\/Mallorie-Simpson_UCF-aerospace-engineering-major-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2025\/07\/Mallorie-Simpson_UCF-aerospace-engineering-major.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">Mallorie Simpson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Mallorie Simpson<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/degree\/aerospace-engineering-bsae\/\">Aerospace engineering<\/a> major Mallorie Simpson pursued the Gilman Scholarship because she knew the program would provide her with an in-depth experience studying programming, a foundational skill that would make her a stronger candidate to work for companies like SpaceX and NASA. While in Barcelona this summer, the Burnett Honors Scholar is studying object-oriented programming and learning Python, a programming language.<\/p>\n<p>Through the Gilman Scholarship, the sophomore is stepping into the global space early in her academic career. Simpson says she wants to develop multilingual skills because collaboration across countries is a norm in engineering.<\/p>\n<p>With this trip being her first time leaving the country, Simpson says she\u2019s excited to experience a completely new environment and see how software and systems are approached in Spain. She plans to capitalize on the learning opportunity by visiting Rovio, the game design company behind <em>Angry Birds<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCompanies like these are reminders that there are so many directions you can go in with these skills,\u201d Simpson says.<\/p>\n<p>To prepare for the journey and coursework abroad, she\u2019s used a similar approach to when she adapted to a challenging <em>Calculus II<\/em> course. She reviewed materials ahead of time, asked questions early and built a consistent study schedule. That steady, forward-thinking approach is part of what she says made her more excited to spend time abroad. Although there\u2019s been an adjustment period, Simpson says the benefits of the experience are worth pushing herself.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBeing uncomfortable is temporary,\u201d she says. \u201cThere\u2019s too much to experience to let doubt take over.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>If you are interested in learning more about the international and national award programs that may be available to you, please contact <a href=\"mailto:opa@ucf.edu\">opa@ucf.edu<\/a> for assistance.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>*Editor&#8217;s note: Seven students opted not to include their names.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With studies across 10 countries, a record-setting cohort of UCF students is acquiring skills and tools that will make a profound impact on the 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