Student Adventures Abroad: Rosemarie Baker
For Rose Baker, a business student in the dual bachelor’s degree program between the University of North Florida (UNF) and the University of València (UV), studying abroad wasn’t just a semester-long detour; she planned to fully immerse herself in Spanish culture. As part of the Transatlantic Business School Alliance (TABSA) consortium, Rose spent two years in Spain after completing her studies in Jacksonville, Florida. Now as she prepares for her final semester and a four-month Spanish-immersive internship, she reflects on how this journey has shaped not just her academic path but also her outlook on life and the world.
Student Adventures Abroad: Morganne Percevault
The decision to study abroad often stems from a desire for growth, understanding, and adventure. For Morganne Percevault, one of the three recipients of the prestigious Ambassador Marilyn McAfee Study Abroad Scholarship, it was all of this and more. With a lifelong curiosity about cultural differences and a passion for international business, Morganne chose France as her destination – a choice deeply rooted in her heritage, personal interests, and professional aspirations. “I’ve always been fascinated by living abroad,” Morganne shared. “I’m driven by a desire to understand people who are different from me.” Living in France was not her
Student Adventures Abroad: Kayla Drake
When Kayla Drake applied for the Ambassador Marilyn McAfee Study Abroad Scholarship through the World Affairs Council of Jacksonville, she did so on a leap of faith. As a rising junior at the University of North Florida, Kayla had never ventured far from home, let alone out of the country. Kayla Drake in Greece “I want to travel for many reasons, one being that I’ve never left the country before,” Kayla wrote in her application. “Going to college just 30 minutes from home has already broadened my horizons immensely. I can’t begin to imagine how much more
Council Announces 2024 Ambassador Marilyn McAfee Scholarship Recipients
Left to Right: Kayla Drake, Ambassador Marilyn McAfee, Kiki Karpen, Robert Bright According to Chantal Mitchell, "Study abroad is the single most effective way of changing the way we view the world." Yet, while many desire to study abroad and expand their worldview, cost is often a deterrent. This is where the World Affairs Council of Jacksonville’s Ambassador Marilyn McAfee Scholarship comes into play. The Ambassador Marilyn McAfee Scholarship is awarded each year to undergraduate and graduate students with outstanding academic performance and career aspirations in international business, public policy, foreign affairs, or military service.
Council Announces Marilyn McAfee Scholarship Recipients
Pictured from left to right: Boaz Levy, Cara Addison, and Bethany Castillo. Israel. Italy. Vietnam. On paper, these countries are geographically, politically, and economically worlds apart. But, through the World Affairs Council’s Ambassador Marilyn McAfee Scholarship, each country will now be home to a university student from the First Coast. The Ambassador Marilyn McAfee Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate and graduate students with outstanding academic performance and career aspirations in international business, public policy, foreign affairs, or military service. Named in honor of former Council Chairman Ambassador Marilyn McAfee, the purpose of the scholarship program is to help