Global Scholars

Class of 2010

David Darden
David is originally from Costa Rica but went to high school in Brazil. He is double majoring in International Development and Social Change and Management.

Involvement in student organizations: Latino Student Organization, Resident Advisor

Best GSP memory: GSP has allowed me to meet some really great people. My better friends are other GSP members, and I think that says a lot about what this program is – it really is a great program where you will find people that you can relate to and feel comfortable with.

David can be contacted at ddarden@clarku.edu.

Di Deng
Di is from China and intends to major in either Biology or Biochemistry.

Involvement in student organizations: Student Alumni Relations Committee (SARC)

Best GSP memory: The first GSP dinner at the president’s house was a really pleasant memory. I got to know a lot of people who are really nice and kind. I guess its special to me because it gave me the feeling that Clark is a friendly and “family-like” place.

Di can be contacted at ddeng@clarku.edu.

Preben Gietz
Preben was born in Germany but has lived in Belgium. He intends to major in Psychology.

Involvement in student organizations: Men’s soccer team

Best GSP memory: The academic panel about gangs.

Preben can be contacted at pgietz@clarku.edu.

Ifrad Islam
Ifrad is from Bangladesh but has also lived in India. He is majoring in Economics and minoring in Management.

Involvement in student organizations: International Student Association, Student Council – Secretary, Muslim Culture Society, Orientation Coordinator

Best GSP memory: My best memory is actually coming to Clark as a Global Scholar. i felt like a valued member of the institution from day one, and knowing that I had an administrative mentor and a student mentor supporting me really boosted my confidence.

Ifrad can be contacted at iislam@clarku.edu.

Zuotian Luan
Zuotian is from China.

Best GSP memory: I still remember the first GSP academic panel. I was presenting and a little nervous in the beginning so I misspoke "Global Scholar" as "Global Society"

Zuotian can be contacted at zluan@clarku.edu

Eugeniu Miculet
Eugeniu is originally from Moldova but has lived in the U.S. and now calls Israel home. He is double-majoring in Economics and Management.

Involvement in student organizations: Student Council, Resident Advisor, International Student Association

Best GSP memory: My best GSP memories are linked to our academic panels. I’ve been involved in two panels so far: the first one involved the topic of human trafficking while the second panel was regarding the trade of illegal arms. They all have been incredibly fun and memorable with a great dose of team work and high spirit.

Eugene can be contacted at emiculet@clarku.edu

Anna Moran
Anna is from the Philippines but lived in Thailand. She is majoring in Government and International Relations and Communication and Culture.

Involvement in student organizations: Asian Culture Society, International Students Association, Model United Nations, Orientation Peer Advisor

Best GSP memory: The GSP academic panel on the Illegal Arms Trade. We exceeded all expectations and really worked hard to try something completely new!

Anna can be contacted at amoran@clarku.edu.

Viareggie (Avril) Perez
Avril is from Mexico originally but went to high school in Guatemala and lived in Argentina. She is double-majoring in International Relations and Management.

Involvement in student organizations: Latino Student Organization – Historian, Model United Nations, International Student Association

Best GSP memory: Seeing this semester’s academic panel attract more people than in the past. Looking at how people were pleased with the new interactive format after all of the GSPs collaborated in making it happen.

Avril can be contacted at vperez@clarku.edu

Michael Pochettino
Michael is from Aruba and is majoring in International Relations/

Involvement in student organizations:  Radio Station of Clark University (ROCU) - Manager, Caribbean African Student Association (CASA), Model United Nations, International Students Association.

Michael can be contacted at mpochettino@clarku.edu.

Adrian Popescu
Adrian is from Romania and intends to major in Management.

Involvement in student organizations: Clark Football Club

Best GSP memory: Spring 2007 academic panel on gangs.

Adrian can be contacted at apopescu@clarku.edu.