Quotes
Submitted by adunston on Thu, 01/28/2010 - 13:34
"The Ralph Bunche Society has made the idea of international focused careers accessible to someone who thought that arena was reserved for bureaucratic and political dynasties. The society's goals have reinforced and supported my own personal career goals. It feels good to belong to an organization that fosters humanitarian integrity and global connectivity in the true spirit of Ralph J. Bunche."
—Erika M. Jacobs, Winston-Salem
"The Ralph Bunche Societies has opened many doors for me, including scholarship and network opportunities, international careers exposure, and connections with friends that will last for a very long time. Through the experiences I have had by being a member of RBS, I feel more prepared to be a global citizen and to take on challenges exisiting in the international arena. I am looking forward to see what new experiences await me thanks to RBS and the Phelps Stokes Fund".
—Antionette Dunston, Winston-Salem
"RBS has helped me realize that there are a lot of passionate students out there like myself who want to get involved in international development, they just need the opportunity. RBS is not a regular student group in the sense that it focuses on opening up these opportunities and exposing students to global aspects that they might not have gotten the chance to experience otherwise. RBS has really given me a new perspective on the world and helped me realize my role within the global community as an advocate for positive change in developing countries."
—Yonas Beshawred, University of Maryland , College Park
"I learned a lot about Dr. Ralph Bunche and his achievements. Dr. [Bunche] has inspired me to get involved with global affairs, and triggered me to consider studying [abroad]. . . .Because of the encouraging forces behind the Phelps Stokes [F]und, I felt motivated to compete for internships during the summer at the U.S.
—April Evans, Winston-Salem State University
"RBS endows me with the global framework by which I pursue my academic and social pursuits. At the very root of my continued success and development, lies an ever growing admiration of the life and work of Ralph Bunche supported by the dedication of my student colleagues and the Phelps Stokes Fund. Through this harmony, I am developing the knowledge and vision to advance Bunche's progressive ideals as a foundation of a rapidly changing world."
—Merid Fetahi Berhe, Winston-Salem
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