Alicia Villafana
Ever since she arrived at St. John’s, Alicia Villafana, a native of Deer Park, NY, wanted to break out of her comfort zone. Living on campus and experiencing the University’s metropolitan character prepared the Management major to truly expand her horizons by studying abroad.
Mary Tarawally ’18TCB, '19MBA
"Wherever my work leads me, I want to continue to help those in need—to always give back."
Fulbright Scholar Focuses on Research
Aminath Zumra, a Fulbright Scholar from Maldives, had no misgivings when it was time to select a university for her graduate work: St. John’s was at the top of her list.
Lang Fonjoe ’17 and Junior Doh ‘17
"We were raised to be socially conscious,” Fonjoe said. He and Doh created the foundation because “we had to do something” about the poverty they saw whenever they visited Bali.”
Andrew Chang ‘16
After a semester abroad inspired his passion for Spanish language and culture, Andrew Chang ’16TCB, ’16C is heading to Spain this fall to teach public high school students in Madrid as St. John’s University’s latest Fulbright recipient.