Meet the FIUTS Summer 2021 SUSIs: Nigeria
FIUTS is thrilled to welcome 24 undergraduates from Brazil, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Russia, and Tunisia as part of the 2021 Study of the US Institute (SUSI) for Student Leaders on Education and the Future of Work. While this program usually takes place in person in Seattle, we are excited to host our first virtual SUSI this summer!
During the 5-week virtual program, the group will study the ways in which technology, innovation, and globalization are prompting the development of new initiatives to educate and prepare youth with the professional skills needed to succeed in the future. They will also take part in curriculum development seminars to prepare them to develop and lead trainings that benefit their home communities.
Every day this week FIUTS will introduce the SUSI participants from one of the six country groups that make up the 2021 cohort. Continue on to read more about the SUSIs representing Nigeria!
Pauline Shallangwa Samson
I am Pauline Shallangwa Samson from Adamawa State, Nigeria. I come from a family of five children and i was raised in a farm house. I am studying Veterinary Medicine at University of Maiduguri, Borno State. It is a course i really love and cherish. I love executing projects, cracking difficult problems, reading, writing, cracking jokes, adventure, having fun and learning. I dearly love putting smiles on peoples faces and making progress in everything i do.
I belong to a subgroup called 'School Visitation Team' we visit secondary school's and meet students. We try to get proper knowledge about how they live, challenges they face, things they like and enjoy. We use the report from our visitations to figure out ways the students can be helped both at our level and levels ahead of us. We also try to create good relationship with the students so that they can be open and comfortable to relate any complain or view to us.
The SUSI program is so dear to my heart, it captures a picture of me improving on the many things i love doing. I am so excited to learn more and to get to know everyone better.
Aliyu Baba Musami
My name is Aliyu Baba Musami, I was born and raised in Maiduguri, Borno state in northeastern part of Nigeria. I am in my fourth year pursuing a bachelors degree in Chemical engineering at the University of Maiduguri. I engage actively in student union/association activities and served as the vice president of engineering students in my university.
Furthermore, I am a small business owner and am very keen about solving problems in my community, especially in the terms of mentorship and job creation, I strongly believe in the engagement of youths and students in community development. I love reading books, playing pool and soccer in my leisure time.
Bolarinwa Adeyemi
I am Bolarinwa Adeyemi Vincent but Bola for short can do. I am a Nigerian, I am a student, I study Law in Taraba State University Nigeria,I'm participating in Education and the Future of Work in this program. I come from a very moral and supportive family. I am an introvert but I love to interact with people and force myself to do that most times.I enjoy helping others even if it seem irrelevant, I join alot of foundation that help the poor and less privilege,some I couldn't continue with cause of the nature of my school. But in my personal way,I try to do as much as I can. I also love to learn new things in my free time,I make throw pillows and local shoes, I love to sing in private,I love to play with kids, they bring more joy to my life and their innocence it contagious. I enjoy interacting with friends though I'm home and alone most times.
Ndife Zion Walter
My name is Ndife Zion Walter and I’m from Nigeria 🇳🇬 . I study Law at Baze University Abuja. I had the Nigerian traditional wedding at 23years and I have a 2year old son. His name is Joses. I am a member of the Migration and Trafficking Law Clinic Baze University. Through the Clinic we partner with Turin University Italy, in raising awareness on human Trafficking and birth registration. I have so much interest in Suicide Prevention, Mental Health related program and I have been advocating for these through the NGO I found in 2018 (Alpha Development Model Foundation). I love women and youth empowerment and my team and I are working so hard to have more of it. I am grateful to be in this 2021 SUSI Education and Leadership Program: Future of works, and I hope it prepares me to be a good leader for my community.
The Study of the US Institute (SUSI) for Student Leaders is a program of the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, with funding provided by the U.S. Government, administered by Meridian International Center and FIUTS. The 2021 program will run virtually from June 28th through July 30th.
The Study of the U.S. Institutes promote a better understanding of the people, institutions, and culture of the United States among students, teachers, and scholars. Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) are short-term academic programs for groups of undergraduate leaders, educators, and scholars from around the world. Learn more about the Study of the U.S. Institutes here.