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USF
College of Business Student Named Fulbright Scholar |
An honors student
from the University of South Florida College of Business was
recently named a Fulbright Scholar, the first time a student from
the business school has been awarded this prestigious scholarship.
She is one of four USF students who recently won highly sought-after
scholarships, three from the Fulbright program and one from the
National Security Education program.
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Kendrick Hornack,
23, was awarded a Fulbright Research Scholarship to conduct research
in Germany on the impact of the Euro on the German economy. Hornack,
who graduated summa cum laude
from the USF College of Business in December of 2006
with a double major in International Business and Finance, was also
a member of the USF Honors College. |
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“In a time of
expanding globalization, it is important to understand not only your
own country’s inner financial workings, but also to look at other
national economies,” she said. “I want to gain an understanding of
the German financial system, in particular how the advent of the
Euro has affected different financial sectors.” She will continue
studying finance in Germany at the Johann Wolfgang Goethe
Universität Frankfurt am Main.
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“In a time of expanding globalization, it is important to understand
not only your own country’s inner financial workings, but also to
look at other national economies.” |
The Fulbright
Scholarship, named after Senator J. William Fulbright, was
established in 1946 to foster international relations and
educational exchange. The award covers the scholar’s travel and
living expenses while abroad; selection is based, in part, on the
strength of the student’s research proposal and academic
accomplishments.
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“We are very proud
of Kendrick,” said Michelle Jimenez-Rivera, Coordinator of
International Business Programs, who worked with Hornack on her
application. “These are highly-selective awards that are typically
awarded to graduate students. The fact that our first Fulbright
scholar earned the award as an undergraduate speaks to the strength
of her research plan. It was very well-developed.”
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Jimenez-Rivera is
quick to point out that Hornack’s personal initiative, drive, and
self-discipline were traits that helped her earn this prestigious
award as an undergraduate. “What makes this interesting is that it
is not part of any dissertation or formal graduate objective for
her. Kendrick will drive her own research.”
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While in Germany,
Hornack plans to supplement her studies by applying for internships
in the financial sector, interviewing existing contacts in the
German finance industry, and leveraging these contacts to network
with professionals in the field.
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“I will be applying
for internships to increase my knowledge in a practical, first-hand
way. I will also be doing research involving historical economic and
financial data.”
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This won’t be
Hornack’s first trip abroad. As a so-called “military brat,” Hornack
lived in Germany as a young child, but didn’t take full advantage of
the experience.
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“It wasn’t until
college that I really began to appreciate what I had experienced,”
she said. As a young adult, Hornack began to take advantage of such
experiences, and spent two spring breaks participating in service
projects, serving in the Czech Republic in 2000 and Romania in 2001.
She participated in the Hague International Mock United Nations
Summit in the Netherlands in 2001 and took part in USF’s summer
study abroad program in Greece in 2005.
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“She has a sincere
and true interest in international studies,” said Jimenez-Rivera.
“She’ll use this award as she furthers her studies throughout life.”
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Hornack graduated
in December, 2006 and now resides in Ft. Leonard Wood, MO with her
parents COL and Mrs. Richard Hornack. She will travel to Germany in
September. |
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