Faith Lewis
*NAFSA Tamara H. Bryant Memorial Scholarship
<i>Hello in your host country language</i>: Ni hao!
<i> University</i>: Ohio State University
<i>Expected graduation year</i>: 2020
<i>Destination</i>: Chengdu, China
<i>Program Provider</i>: Ohio State University
<i>Major / Minor</i>: Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies / Substance Misuse and Addiction
<i>Demographic background</i>: First-generation, Black, Queer
<i>Future career aspirations</i>: I want to work in public health specializing in health behavior and health promotion to make quality mental and physical health education and health care accessible to underrepresented and underserved communities. I would like to start working locally in community initiatives, then nationally, and eventually internationally to improve cross-cultural engagement that's mutually beneficial and non-exploitative.
<i>Top 3 goals for study abroad</i>: To establish strong connections with the locals and my cultural immersion partner; To further enhance my ability to evaluate diverse competing perspectives on global issues; To learn more about the various cultures, norms, and customs within the country while eating a lot of good food.
