Testimonials

"Without my academic and personal experience at USI, I would not have reached my professional goals ever. As a proud Screaming Eagle alumnus, I am so eager to serve our prestigious University. I would like to give something back of what the University has done for my career and life thanks to my years as a student-athlete.

USI is a total amazing "must" life experience.  Academically it is a top university with many enthusiastic, great and wise professors. In sports, our teams, the coaches, and facilities are one of the best in the Ohio Valley Conference League. And as per the on-campus living, there are no words to describe the wonderful adventure that it is." 

Mauricio Paniagua (Bolivia)

LL.M International Business Law, BA in International Studies and Spanish

Legal Officer, Luxembourg

"My line of work involves a lot of coordination with Asian, European and Latin American countries. And I have worked and lived in places such as NYC, SF, LA and have met colleagues and clients from all over the world.

Being a person who grew up in both China and Ecuador, I expanded my international perspective even more after I joined USI. I was lucky to have met so many students from around the globe, and this shaped me into an open-minded and curious person in different cultures.

The education I received and the people I met at USI ultimately opened the door to my current international working environment. I often find it very easy to start and hold a conversation with people from different countries, because I learned a thing or two about that specific country from people I met at USI. There are just so many good memories at USI, it is the beginning of my American Dream. USI is my mark, my tattoo."

Endong Zhu (China/Ecuador/USA)

BA in Communications 

Manager in Transfer Pricing/International Tax at Deloitte LLP, San Diego California

Jotam Chen was the first Panamanian student to receive a scholarship through the IFUHR-SENACYT scholarship program at USI, and the first to graduate in May 2022.

Chen achieved his Bachelor of Science in Engineering, with an emphasis on industrial and manufacturing engineering, and spent much of his four years at USI getting involved on campus. He served on the student advisory board for the Pott College, was a member of the USI Honors Program, and participated in orientation as a student ambassador and orientation leader.

Chen started off his post-graduation career as an innovation engineer at Toyota Modern Manufacturer and is excited to use his USI education and experiences to further his career.

Read more about Chen and how Panamanian students are making an impact at USI.

"Everything I can do well in my job, I owe to USI and all the things I learned during my time at the university. I learned to think critically, work under pressure and provide high quality work.

I learned that it is important to have passion and love what you choose to do, because then it is not work but rather pursuing your passion.

The people on campus made me feel welcomed, loved and supported. I loved the trails walking among the wonderful green trees.

USI will forever have a place in my heart."

Shan Sherwan Hussein (Iraq)

MBA, Bachelor's in Economics, Bachelor's in Engineering

Women's Protection and Empowerment Coordinator, International Rescue Mission

"USI was a great foundation not only for my academics but for my networking and career building skills that I gained through its numerous programs aimed at helping students transition into the real world.

USI was special in so many ways to me but most importantly, it felt like home considering how far my actual home was. Everyone that I met made it easier for me to deepen my roots and make the best out of USI and everything that it had to offer."

Tonderai Sibanda (Zimbabwe)

BSc in Electrical Engineering, BSc in General Engineering 

Data Engineer, Evansville 

"I was grateful to work with professors from the Engineering Department at USI. Their guidance helped me figure out what my goals were and do the necessary steps to achieve them. Without them I would not have made the most of my experience at USI. 

I felt everyone at USI was people-oriented in their goals (from professors and staff to students). They motivated me to look at my goals differently and to use my skills to help others."

Luis Marcello (Bolivia)

BS in Mechanical Engineering 

PhD Student in Mechanical Engineering at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 

"For me to be where I am, I owe it to the USI community. I was given a lifetime opportunity that changed the trajectory of my life. I took classes and met professors who challenged me to be a critical thinker and a problem solver. These qualities have been the most useful in my career.

The people [...] are the most welcoming and supportive people I've ever met. I love my USI family."

Gloria Sengwe (Zimbabwe)

BS in Economics Business Development 

Strategic Policy Planning Officer, Ministry of Public Service, Labor & Social Welfare, Zimbabwe