Studying abroad can change one's perception of a nation and its people. ASSOC PROF DR TEH YIK KOON of Universiti Sains Malaysia, who studied at the University of California on a Fulbright scholarship, recounts a humbling yet enriching experience.
I WAS one of the fortunate recipients of the Fulbright Scholarship last year. Many Fulbright scholarship holders are given the opportunity to acquire knowledge in their areas of specialisations at prestigious universities in the United States.