Me, my scholarship, Florida State University, America

Life and Education

Back to 10 years ago, I was really fortune because I won the second scholarship for my master program. The scholarship was granted by the US International Agency for 2 years program at Florida State University (FSU) in Tallahassee. The program was part of the collaboration between the university and my own university in Aceh, Indonesia. Under the special disaster relief program, the agency supported the education program for several lecturers of with the collaborative universities.

Winning the scholarship was one of the greatest achievement in my educational journey. Since I was really eager to compete for international scholarship, the opportunity was priceless. In addition, studying in the US was one of my big ambitions when I was at undergraduate program. Under the umbrella of research collaboration, I decided to study at the Florida State University. I never knew about the university at all but the supervisor introduced in detail about the university. Although there were 3 options at the time, but finally I decided to pursue my study at FSU.

Leaving Indonesia at the end of July 2008, I was really impressed of how I loved the city was. I found the university is great and the city is good as well. It is true that Tallahassee is not really crowded and glamour but I only focus on my study. In fact, it is a bit boring since there are no big shopping malls or entertainment centers but the city accommodate basic needs and refreshment activities.
At the weekend, there were many fun and joyful activities on campus or at the city centers. Indeed, sport activities were spreading on campus or at housing complex. Festival was one of attractions served by the university of city council. There were always public festival in which people would be able to enjoy and spend the weekend.

Parades, concerts, arts performances and dances were several programs among many. These samples were really entertaining public and students during the weekend most of the time. Therefore, I was never being boring being in Tallahassee.

Within the university itself, students regularly had festivals which they could perform the talent and creativity. From the beginning, I had no idea of Florida State University but by the time, I loved it and its city. Tallahasee which FSU located is great and fun.

Under the value of multiculturalism FSU has international and national students. Thousand students from all over the world benefit the diversity of culture, races, nationalities, etc. In addition, the availability of various programs and specialties has brought the university become n international and well known in many countries. I personally believed that the FSU is one of good universities in the US and it is why I like and miss it lots.

Being in Florida [FSU] is being a Seminole [Go Noles]

Regards,

@khairilrazali
(a teacher and writer)

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