Robert Alvarado Jr.
Poconos, PA
- University
Penn State Altoona - Major
Security and Risk Analysis - Graduation Year
2020
Career Aspiration
It’s to find a job and be able to apply what I’ve learned in the IT classroom. It’s mainly also to see how technology works in the workforce.
What inspired you to participate as a Penn State Altoona Global Fellow?
I was in need of an internship to graduate and was having a hard time landing one. Thankfully, I got the opportunity to do the internship this spring and since it went by the school it was a good fit.
Most memorable moment from the Global Fellows Program
I don’t necessarily have a most memorable moment from the program. But I am enjoying the process of learning more about the effects of privacy.
Personal Mission Statement
I want to keep learning on cybersecurity, so I become a more well-rounded person on technology and security.
Brendon Brady
North Versailles, PA
- University
Penn State Altoona - Major
Security and Risk Analysis - Graduation Year
2020
Career Aspiration
To work in a field that challenges me, and gives me new challenges to improve myself
What inspired you to participate as a Penn State Altoona Global Fellow?
I wanted to learn more about another culture and improve my team working skills.
Most memorable moment from the Global Fellows Program
When the Korean students and I had dinner after working on our proposal presentations and papers
Personal Mission Statement
To help others when I can to the best of my abilities
Gayeong Choi (Gwen)
Seoul, South Korea
- University
Seoul Women’s University - Major
Information Security & Enterprise Security - Graduation Year
2021
Career Aspiration
Being the Chief Security Officer (CSO) someone wants to work with.
What inspired you to participate as a Penn State Altoona Global Fellow?
I thought it was a good opportunity to practice English, also I thought that I could be more professional by actually working with a company.
Most memorable moment from the Global Fellows Program
The pleasant hours of conversation with awesome friends I met here. I will never forget them.
Personal Mission Statement
Keep learning and developing myself.
Believe in myself.
Speak out in unreasonable situations.
Sieun Choi (Grace)
Seoul, South Korea
- University
Seoul Women’s University - Major
Software Convergence & Information Security - Graduation Year
- 2021
Career Aspiration
I want to work as a software engineer or a data scientist at a global company. Also, I am very interested in Artificial Intelligence (AI), so I hope to study more in the AI field.
What inspired you to participate as a Penn State Altoona Global Fellow?
I wanted to learn about American business cultures and have a meaningful work experience. I also thought that this program could be a chance to improve my English skills.
Most memorable moment from the Global Fellows Program
It was very pleasurable to meet new friends and get to know them. The most memorable moment was talking with them about a variety of topics, such as American and Korean culture.
Personal Mission Statement
Be honest.
Behave positively.
Think different.
Stephen Fisanick
Patton, PA
- University
Penn State Altoona - Major
Security and Risk Analysis - Graduation Year
2021
Career Aspiration
Upon graduation, I would like to attend Air Force Officer Training School (OTS) for cyber operations.
What inspired you to participate as a Penn State Altoona Global Fellow?
I believe that while searching for a career you need to set yourself apart from the rest of the applicants and I feel the Global Fellowship program was the way to do that.
Most memorable moment from the Global Fellows Program
My most memorable moment would have to be meeting all of the students that I am working with. I got to make some good friends while also learning about Korean culture.
Personal Mission Statement
My personal mission statement is to inspire people to be the best person they can be. I would also like to help spread positivity because I feel that there isn’t enough.
Brandon Gergely
Claysburg, PA
- University
Penn State Altoona - Major
Security and Risk Analysis - Graduation Year
2020
Career Aspiration
To obtain a great job in cybersecurity, to eventually move overseas, have an amazing family and live a great life.
What inspired you to participate as a Penn State Altoona Global Fellow?
I was interested in working with Sheetz, and I wanted to gain experience in what Sheetz does as a company. Also to work with new people and with my friends on this project and amazing opportunity.
Most memorable moment from the Global Fellows Program
I enjoyed the time working on this project with Zach and Jin. Riding to Sheetz with Nic and definitely going for breakfast after our morning meetings.
Personal Mission Statement
To me. I hope that I come off as a great person. I want to be there for others and show forth a great work ethic. My purpose in life is to work hard, be great to others, have a great family and just to mainly be happy. Wherever I go in this life I just want to be happy. Life is short so just enjoy the little things and the moments that come along with them. Thank you all for an amazing project and good luck with whatever comes your way in this crazy life.
Yoojin Jang
Seoul, South Korea
- University
Seoul Women’s University - Major
Software Convergence - Graduation Year
2021
Career Aspiration
I want to work in the field of digital sound and help produce music by developing Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software using sound synthesis technology.
What inspired you to participate as a Penn State Altoona Global Fellow?
Through this program, I think my English communication skill and writing ability have improved. It was also a meaningful time to learn about American culture. Through the process of preparing proposals while researching data on U.S. information protection laws and retail industry, I am happy to raise awareness of personal information protection.
Most memorable moment from the Global Fellows Program
I was so glad because there were many opportunities to meet various people in this program. Especially when I was invited to the house of the friends from my Korean Culture Class, we had a meal and played. It was a valuable experience for me. Also, my memories with SWU students are most meaningful.
Personal Mission Statement
If you can’t give up, let’s enjoy it.
DoYeon Kim
Seoul, South Korea
- University
Seoul Women’s University - Major
Information Security - Graduation Year
2021
Career Aspiration
I want to be the female role model for young women in the IT industry and attract more women into this profession.
What inspired you to participate as a Penn State Altoona Global Fellow?
I always wanted to study abroad and thought this was a great opportunity.
Most memorable moment from the Global Fellows Program
Meeting new people and visiting famous places with friends.
Personal Mission Statement
To see the world
To see behind walls
Find each other and feel
Vaibhav Patel
Breezewood, PA
- University
Penn State Altoona - Major
Security and Risk Analysis - Graduation Year
2020
Career Aspiration
Cyber Security
What inspired you to participate as a Penn State Altoona Global Fellow?
I see the opportunity to learn a new skill and meet new people.
Most memorable moment from the Global Fellows Program
Our visit to the Sheetz Corporate Office.
Personal Mission Statement
My mission is to take the knowledge and skills I have acquired through business and college, then apply them to my future career as a Management Analyst.
Kyeonghu Roh
Seoul, South Korea
- University
Seoul Women’s University - Major
Information Security - Graduation Year
2021
Career Aspiration
I plan well and execute well. Based on my strengths, I want to be a project manager who is responsible for the planning and execution of the project.
Also, when I was in charge of the server part of the project, I was happy to see how the data moved. So I am interested in server development.
What inspired you to participate as a Penn State Altoona Global Fellow?
I have experienced a team project with my Korean friends. Through the project, I could learn and grow.
Also, I thought that it would be a nice experience if given the opportunity to collaborate with friends from other countries. I thought I could improve my English skills and make friends.
Most memorable moment from the Global Fellows Program
In Korean culture class, SWU met nice friends. They helped us adapt and made us happy. Especially, I was thankful to experience American culture when they invited us to their home.
Personal Mission Statement
Let’s not be conceited. Let’s be humble all the time.
Nick Rosario
Boiling Springs, Pa
- University
Penn State Altoona - Major
Security and Risk Analysis - Minor
Information Sciences & Technology - Graduation Year
2020
Career Aspiration
I am very interested in network security and system admin positions. However, in the future, I would like to have a career in penetration testing and ethical hacking.
What inspired you to participate as a Penn State Altoona Global Fellow?
I have several peers who did this program in the past, and they all loved it and learned a lot of valuable communication skills. For me, I am very excited to get the opportunity to work with international students.
Most memorable moment from the Global Fellows Program
We have a lot of fun as a big group. The most memorable moment was the first time we visited Sheetz Corporate Office as a group. The first thing I noticed was how well everyone got along, there was an instant connection between the two groups.
Personal Mission Statement
The gift of being able to pass on valuable information that can change the course of someone’s life.
Eugene Ryoo
State College, PA
- University
Pennsylvania State, University Park - Major
Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations - Graduation Year
2022
Career Aspiration
Consulting or security analysis.
What inspired you to participate as a Penn State Altoona Global Fellow?
I was interested in using what I’ve been learning in the classroom in a real project, especially one that would be able to combine my interest in software development with my cybersecurity curriculum.
Most memorable moment from the Global Fellows Program
Finally meeting my team in person!
Personal Mission Statement
Be as others see you to be.
Zachary Swartz
Altoona, PA
- University
Penn State Altoona - Major
Security and Risk Analysis - Graduation Year
2021
Career Aspiration
I aspire to obtain a job that allows me to obtain certifications to help me become better at Security and Risk Analysis (SRA). I would also like to learn
as much as possible and become a security consultant and one day start my own business.
What inspired you to participate as a Penn State Altoona Global Fellow?
I heard good things about it from former participants and wanted to complete my internship so I can take classes over the summer.
Most memorable moment from the Global Fellows Program
Going to Sheetz’s brand new campus for our first meeting.
Personal Mission Statement
Always try my best, never be complacent, keep learning.