Student Spotlights
Welcome to our Student Spotlight page, a dedicated space where we celebrate our exceptional students' achievements, talents, stories, career interest and more. In the Hudson Global Scholar Community, we firmly believe in sharing and highlighting your remarkable accomplishments. If you are interested in being featured or nominating a student please fill out the form below.
Oğulcan’s Tough Choice Between Passion and Priorities for a Brighter Future
Choosing between passions can be tough, especially when one involves giving up something you love. Oğulcan shares his journey of stepping away from basketball to embrace new challenges, pursue a U.S. Dual Diploma, and find his calling in computer science.
Delfin Keçeciler Accepts Her Diploma on an International Stage
Join Delfin as she visits the Providence Country Day School as the culmination of her work to achieve her U.S. Dual Diploma. She and her family share their journey navigating international education and the opportunities it affords.
Ela Karabekiroglu Embarks on an Epic Antarctic Adventure—From High School to Polar Pioneer!
From Turkey to Antarctica, Ela K. is blazing a trail of accomplishments—earning her U.S. Dual Diploma and inventing bio wear she traveled to Antarctica to test. Discover her inspiring story.
Mariia Shevchenko Dreams Big Despite Wartime Challenges
When war came to Mariia’s hometown of Kyiv, Ukraine, her family was in Romania. Ironically, they were due to fly home the same day the war started, but because the sky was closed, their flight was cancelled. Her family would remain in Romania for nearly a year. Mariia suddenly found herself in a new reality in which she “had to replan everything. Read more about her experience.
Ryo Yamaguchi Applies Martial Arts Skills to International Scholarship
What do martial arts, computer programming, and international scholarship have in common? For U.S. Dual Diploma candidate Ryo Yamaguchi, the answer is: a lot! Read more about his experience in the program.
Nehir Başara Shoots for the Stars
Nehir Başara Shoots for the Stars, Studying Astrophysics and Physics in Bristol. Read more about her experience in the program, and what she’s planned for the future.
Hamid Mubarez
Hamid Mubarez is a senior in the Hudson Global Scholar Providence Country Day Global Campus program. Read more about his love and passion for weightlifting.
Luz De Luna Lovera
Luz De Luna is a senior in the Calvert Academy Dual Diploma program. Read more about her love and passion for swimming.
Naiara Leon
Naiara is a sophomore student in the Calvert Academy Dual Diploma program. She is the debate club president and loves playing tennis and learning to surf. Naira wants to grow up to be a surgeon. Read more about Naira’s career goals.