Nadell, a Japanese major pursuing minors in English and East Asian studies, will attend Kansai Gaidai University in Osaka, Japan, through Marshall’s student exchange program. He said the experience will help him refine his Japanese language skills and deepen his cultural knowledge while pursuing independent research in sociolinguistics alongside his coursework.
“This experience will be vital for preparing me for graduate school and for contributing to future sociolinguistic research,” Nadell said.
During his time abroad, Nadell will have the opportunity to take three proficiency exams to document the level of fluency he achieves through language immersion. He plans to share that documentation with future employers and use it to pursue additional opportunities.
The Gilman Scholarship supports American undergraduate students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad. Since 2001, the program has enabled more than 44,000 students from diverse backgrounds to participate in educational experiences abroad. The program aims to broaden U.S. participation in study abroad, with an emphasis on countries and regions where fewer Americans traditionally study.
The Gilman program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and is administered by the Institute of International Education. More information is available at gilmanscholarship.org.
Marshall’s Office of National Scholarships assists students, alumni, staff and faculty in applying for competitive opportunities such as the Gilman International Scholarship and Fulbright awards. For more information, contact Heather Smith at heather.smith@marshall.edu.