DSU sophomore awarded scholarship to study abroad in Poland
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DSU sophomore awarded scholarship to study abroad in Poland
CLEVELAND, Miss. - Kiersten Bible, a rising sophomore in flight operations at Delta State University, has been awarded a competitive scholarship to study abroad in Lublin, Poland, this summer.
Bible, a Batesville native, will spend four weeks in July studying Polish language and culture at John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin (KUL), an institution that Delta State has maintained an academic and cultural exchange partnership since 2014.
Bible received the scholarship from the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) to attend KUL's School of Polish Language and Culture. Her coursework will include at least 15 hours per week of Polish language instruction and 10 additional hours of cultural programming, such as lectures on Polish history, workshops, collaborative projects, and educational field trips.
"I applied to KUL's program because I'm really hoping to experience what the culture in Poland is like," said Bible. "I've been studying Polish independently, so this felt like the best way to immerse myself. I'm studying to be a pilot, and having another language under your belt can always help. Also, I really like traveling."
Following her study abroad experience, Bible will serve as secretary and treasurer of Delta State's Student Government Association for the 2025-2026 academic year. She will also work as a Student Navigator for a First Year Experience course, where she will mentor new students and support faculty with course activities.
In April, Bible was recognized at the College of Business and Aviation Awards and Recognition Banquet, where she received the First Year Student of the Year Award and the Rubber Band Motor and Wooden Propeller Scholarship in aviation.
To support her travel abroad, Bible received additional funding from the Ambassador Jeanette Wallace Hyde Endowment and the DSU Goes Global Passport Program. The Hyde Endowment honors Ambassador Jeanette Wallace Hyde, a 1962 Delta State alumna and former U.S. ambassador to multiple Caribbean nations. The passport program, funded by alumni and donors, helps eligible students cover the cost of obtaining their first U.S. passport.
"Opportunities like studying abroad are transformative for our students, and they simply wouldn't be possible without the generosity of our donors and friends," said Dr. Suzette Matthews, vice president for university advancement and executive director of the Delta State University Foundation. "Through programs like the Hyde Endowment and the DSU Goes Global Passport initiative, we're able to open doors to the world for Delta State students. Their journeys reflect the power of philanthropy and the enduring impact of those who invest in their futures."
For more information about study abroad opportunities at Delta State, visit the International Student Services Office in Union 200 or email Michelle Johansen at mjohansen@deltastate.edu.
Cutline: DSU sophomore Kiersten Bible will be studying abroad this summer.
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About Delta State University: Delta State University is a four-year public institution whose nearly 2,700 students come from most U.S. states and more than 45 countries. Acknowledging its beginning as a teacher's college, the University sustains excellence in teacher education while continuing to expand offerings in traditional as well as unique fields of study. Programs such as those available through the Delta Music Institute, the Commercial Aviation Department, and the Center for Interdisciplinary Geospatial Information highlight the University's commitment to meeting the evolving needs of the students it serves with world-leading, industry-acclaimed programs. Situated in the heart of the Mississippi Delta, Delta State offers top-notch academic programs in business, arts, sciences, nursing, education, and more. DSU Athletics has won 14 national championships, 70 conference championships, and 37 regional titles.
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