Hyokyung Choiouni
Seoul, South Korea
- University
Seoul Women’s University - Major
Information Security - Career Aspiration
Work for international IT company or become a researcher
What inspired you to participate as a Penn State Altoona Global Fellow?
To experience the USA
Most memorable moment from the Global Fellows Program
Met new people, became close with them and when I completed connections between the server and the DB
Personal Mission Statement
Be nice
Listen
Love family, friends, and neighbors
Love myself
Try to be myself
Believe in myself
Have health
Do the best
Enjoy learning
Build a peaceful mind
Charles Kovalchik
Johnstown, PA
- University
Penn State Altoona - Major
Security Risk Analysis - Graduation Year
2019
Career Aspiration
Work with physical/cyber security and risk analysis for major corporations.
What inspired you to participate as a Penn State Altoona Global Fellow?
The Global Fellowship gave me a unique opportunity to work with students from around the world. I wanted to take the chance given to me to meet new people and gain a real world working experience.
Most memorable moment from the Global Fellows Program
Getting to see students from both sides of the world come together to work on one project.
Personal Mission Statement
Think first, act second
Focus on the facts
See the upside in everything
Don’t be quick to judge
Patience is important
Jeonghwa Lee
Seoul, South Korea
- University
Seoul Women’s University - Major
Software Convergence - Graduation Year
2020
Career Aspiration
I want to have a job related to network or multimedia.
What inspired you to participate as a Penn State Altoona Global Fellow?
Before graduating from college, I wanted to do IT projects abroad. I also think that when many people are working on a project, I can learn more and accomplish more than doing alone.
Most memorable moment from the Global Fellows Program
Pennsylvania RailRoaders museum and trail
Personal Mission Statement
1. Do what I love, love what I do
2. Try to learn
3. Be kind
4. Love family and friends
5. Keep healthy
Juhyun Lee
Gwangmeyeong-si, Gyeinggi-do, South Korea
- University
Seoul Women’s University - Major
Information Security - Graduation Year
2019
Career Aspiration
Balance my life and work
What inspired you to participate as a Penn State Altoona Global Fellow?
Most of my experiences have been focused on theoretical analysis. Therefore, I wanted to work on more practical projects.
Most memorable moment from the Global Fellows Program
Korean Culture Movie Night! There were so many people than I thought. It was special to me because I could talk about Korean culture with many people.
Personal Mission Statement
1. Do my best
2. Love friends
3. Do not cool down the passion of learning
4. Enjoy the present
Sooyeon Lee
Seoul, South Korea
- University
Seoul Women’s University - Major
Information Security - Graduation Year
2020
Career Aspiration
I want to work as an information security expert at a global company, widen my knowlegde, and become a CEO of my own company.
What inspired you to participate as a Penn State Altoona Global Fellow?
I want to work in an environment where I can use my English skills. I thought that this internship could be a chance for me to practice using technical English. I also wanted to learn to communicate with people from other countries.
Most memorable moment from the Global Fellows Program
Learning the history of Pennsylvania, Altoona’s rails and trails by visiting the historic sites and museums.
Personal Mission Statement
Put first things first.
Jiyoon Park
Seoul, South Korea
- University
Seoul Women’s University - Major
Information Security - Graduation Year
2020
Career Aspiration
I want to work as an information security expert at a global company, widen my knowlegde, and become a CEO of my own company.
What inspired you to participate as a Penn State Altoona Global Fellow?
I want to work in an environment where I can use my English skills. I thought that this internship could be a chance for me to practice using technical English. I also wanted to learn to communicate with people from other countries.
Most memorable moment from the Global Fellows Program
Learning the history of Pennsylvania, Altoona’s rails and trails by visiting the historic sites and museums.
Personal Mission Statement
Put first things first.
Ryan Pipetti
Williamsburg, PA
- University
Penn State Altoona - Major
Security Risk Analysis - Graduation Year
2019
Career Aspiration
I’m seeking a multitude of opportunities that are available in our career field, including consulting or network systems administration in the future.
What inspired you to participate as a Penn State Altoona Global Fellow?
I joined the Global Fellows program to enhance my skills and experience projects that I would not normally seek out on my own. I wanted to take part in a project that benefits the community, one I could be proud to say that I helped develop. I was also interested in collaborating with the international students, as they have different skills that I could learn from.
Most memorable moment from the Global Fellows Program
The entire program was a learning experience that I will carry with me into the workforce. I thoroughly enjoyed the personal development aspect of the program, as I believe this skills are indispensable. The approach taken by the PSU staff made it interesting and intriguing. We learned about personal development, local history, and had hands-on work to complete. The program truly was the “full package.”
Personal Mission Statement
I choose to inspire hope and self-worth in others, and to learn from my personal mistakes so that I can better serve others. It is my mission to live a life of harmony, patience, and integrity; to be the light in the presence of darkness; and to understand before being understood.
Jonathan Todd
Pittsburgh, PA
- University
Penn State Altoona - Major
Security Risk Analysis - Graduation Year
2020
Career Aspiration
To work in hardware development and software security.
What inspired you to participate as a Penn State Altoona Global Fellow?
I thought it would be a great opportunity to meet new people and learn more about application development and security.
Most memorable moment from the Global Fellows Program
Meeting the Korean students for the first time and playing them my favorite music by American artists.
Personal Mission Statement
Be aware, never dormant, love many and stay loyal to few. Don’t take part, take over. Constantly healing while always knowing my scope and significance. Stay jaunty.
Lamjed Zahrouni
Hollidaysburg, PA
- University
Penn State Altoona - Major
Security Risk Analysis - Graduation Year
2019
Career Aspiration
Cyber security
What inspired you to participate as a Penn State Altoona Global Fellow?
The opportunity to learn new skills.
Most memorable moment from the Global Fellows Program
Pennsylvania Railroad museum
Personal Mission Statement
Be True