Howdy y’all! My name is Irene Pham, and I’m from Arlington, Texas. I’m currently a third-year microbiology major at the University of Texas at Arlington, with a minor in Korean. I've always dreamed of working in healthcare—just more behind the scenes—so I plan to attend graduate school to pursue either a PhD or a master’s in virology or microbiology.
This spring, I’m excited to take part in the Yonsei University reciprocal exchange, where I’ll be studying Korean. I’m incredibly grateful to embark on this journey, made possible by the Gilman Scholarship and the Terry Foundation. Come along as I explore Korea and all it has to offer!
Want to know more about how you can study or intern abroad when you are a college student? The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program is a program of the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and supported in its implementation by the Institute of International Education (IIE). Learn more about the scholarship by clicking here!
