April 10, 2024
Kerstin Westerlund '20
Submitted by Kerstin Westerlund
Hello / Bonjour / السلام عليكم / Hej !
Ever since I was a child, I was always fascinated by International affairs and different cultures and religions. Thanks to the Center for Global Engagement at Cal Lutheran, I was able to explore this passion during my four years of undergrad by studying and interning abroad in France and Morocco, being a peer mentor and friend to international students, learning two foreign languages, traveling, and participating in and attending international events on campus, among other things. Every place I’ve been and the people I’ve met have impacted my life in such a profound way. I believe it is extremely valuable for students to learn about and immerse themselves in cultures, perspectives, and traditions that are different from their own. It enhances their education far beyond anything that can be taught in a classroom. That being said, it would truly make me happy to help other students have incredible internationally-focused opportunities such as my own. That is why I am fundraising for the Global Engagement Fund this Cal Lu Cares Day!