B A N C O S A N TA N D E R Recognizing the lasting value of such international immersion experiences, Banco Santander, through its highereducation sponsorship division Sovereign | Santander Universities, has provided significant financial support as a benefactor of the SIE program. “We believe the best investment for the future is in higher education. The SIE program serves an important role in students’ futures by providing them the opportunity to learn about other cultures and how businesses operate globally,” says Jorge Morán, president and CEO of Sovereign Bank and Santander U.S. country head. Such contributions play a critical part, easing students’ financial burden.
Without the support I received, I wouldn’t have been able to participate in such a wonderful program.
STUDENTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD Bryant undergraduates hail from 55 countries and 27 states across the nation
“Without the support I received, I wouldn’t have been able to participate in such a wonderful program,” says Maria Tskeris ’14, who traveled to Costa Rica and Panama. “SIE confirmed my love of learning about new cultures. I definitely want a career that involves international business and traveling. It gave me another view of a different part of the world.” Santander Universities has also increased its support for the Bryant World Community Scholarship Program. This initiative provides annual scholarships, enabling international students the opportunity to study at Bryant University. The Bryant World Community Scholarship Program benefits international students, who receive financial support for their living expenses at Bryant. Domestic students also thrive because of the enhanced cultural diversity and global perspectives shared both in the classroom and informally after-hours while preparing for an international business plan competition or in a group study session in the residence halls, for example.
MARIA TSKERIS ’14
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