International RSO
The Fulbright Student Association at SIUC builds a sustainable and supportive community for Fulbright scholarship recipients, including undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate students, as well as faculty and staff. The association serves as a vital platform for cross-cultural networking, academic solidarity, and mutual friendship between international scholars and the local community.
To create a robust network of Fulbright students and alumni, assist the needs of both new and established scholars, and foster service and solidarity among its members.
A connected pan-global student community at SIU Carbondale that cultivates deep cultural exchange, mutual interests, and an open environment to share knowledge and experiences.
Coordinate educational, social, athletic, and civic activities to build community awareness; manage a cultural event calendar; maintain structured regular and executive meetings; and provide inclusive, non-discriminatory programs and reasonable accommodations for all members.
Roxana is a TESOL graduate student from Chiclayo, Peru, and a 2025 Fulbright Scholar. With experience teaching English and French, she is passionate about language education and cultural exchange. She enjoys traveling, learning about new cultures and languages, reading, singing karaoke with friends, and cooking traditional Peruvian food and desserts.
Akhsanur is an Economics student from Jakarta, Indonesia, with interests in economics, finance, management, investing, and machine learning research. He enjoys balancing academic pursuits with sports, travel, and meeting people from diverse backgrounds. A curious thinker, he values lifelong learning, meaningful connections, and experiences that inspire both personal and professional growth.
Email: m.rofi@siu.edu
Vakaba is an Education student from Ivory Coast who is passionate about social and volunteer work. He enjoys reading, exploring new ideas, and learning through innovation. He values meaningful conversations, loves hearing other people's stories, and enjoys connecting with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences while continuing to grow personally and academically.
Email: vakaba.toure@siu.edu
Awaluddin is a Curriculum and Instruction student from Indonesia who values kindness, simplicity, and helping others whenever possible. He enjoys quiet moments, appreciates time to relax and recharge, and believes small acts of service can make a meaningful difference. In his free time, he enjoys playing badminton and embracing life's simple pleasures.
Email: awaluddin.syamsu@siu.edu
Jonna is an Agricultural Sciences student from the Philippines who enjoys traveling, exploring new places, and experiencing different cultures. Passionate about scientific research, she hopes to develop solutions to real-world challenges. In her free time, she is either exploring a new city on foot or relaxing at home while binge-watching Netflix.
Email: jonna.atienza@siu.edu
