Turing testimonials
Jose Carlos Da Silva Carvalho United States of America (North Carolina)
Western Carolina University
BSc Forensic and Medical Sciences
Full Study Year 2021/2022 (September - May)
I am doing this because in America I can study different classes and use different facilities such as the body farm at WCU. This will improve my employability potential and give me a diverse range of knowledge. Without the Turing grant I would have been able to afford my year abroad but I would have to manage my finances critically and miss out on crucial experiences.
![A student in the USA climbing a hill in a forest](/media-v8/site/careers/index.jpg)
Mustafa Al-Rubaiai United States of America (California)
California State University Sacramento
MEng Chemical Engineering
Full Study Year 2021/2022 (September - May)
As an Arab, going to a country like America wasn’t an easy decision. The middle east and Arabs, in general, are heavily misrepresented in America. However, upon arrival, I realised how diverse and open-minded Californians are. This allowed me to become the only representative of the middle eastern community to some of the friends I have here
![A student next to the star of Muhammad Ali](/media-v8/site/careers/ali.jpg)
Henrietta Vita United States of America (Colorado)
Colorado Mesa University
BSc Forensic and Medical Sciences
Term 1 Study 2021/2022 (September - December)
I decided to study abroad because I would like to experience as much of this world as possible. Here in the US, I get to see how other people live, what the culture is like and I also get to experience how the educational system works. The Turing Grant definitely has a positive impact on my study abroad year by helping me financially. As part of my study placement, here at CMU I had the chance to intern at the university’s body farm.
Hayqa Saeed The Netherlands
Leiden University
LLB Law
Term 1 Study 2021/2022 (September - January)
I am studying abroad because I wanted a first-hand insight of new cultures. Since being here I have got to interact with so many students from different backgrounds due to the international student population and been able to learn about their cultures in addition to Dutch life.
![The city of Leiden, showing a canal, boats and a red bridge](/media-v8/site/careers/leiden.jpg)
Chloe Davis United States of America (Colorado)
Colorado Mesa University
BSc Archaeology
Full Study Year 2021/2022 (September - May)
I have studied American Archaeology in the deserts of the Four Corners, and had a trip to the Body Farm (FIRS), both things I wouldn’t have been able to do at home. I’m hoping to intern with my Professor next semester, to learn more about working in the US.
![An Archeology Collection in the USA](/media-v8/site/careers/mesa.jpg)