Justina Da Costa Belo is a Fulbright scholar from East Timor, one of the newest countries in Southeast Asia. She finished her undergrad degree in the Philippines, earning a Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Sanitary Engineering. Currently, she is pursuing a Master’s degree in Environmental Science, focusing on watershed management. Here is what Justina has to say about her experiences at Oklahoma State University:

“In 2016, the Institute of International Education (IIE) helped me contact my academic advisor, Dr. Scott Stoodley, who is an expert in water and watershed management. As Dr. Stoodley’s student, I get the opportunity to be exposed to various aspects of environmental science and be able to solve environmental problems from social, environmental, and economic perspectives.

“During the first year of my study at Oklahoma State University, I joined the International Student Organization (ISO) as an intern on the cultural committee. This year, I am actively involved in several organizations: the Fulbright Scholar and Student Association (FSSA), Society of Environmental Scientists, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, and Phi Beta Delta International Honor Society.

“OSU is an academically diverse land-grant institution that challenges me to be a better scholar and helps me broaden my horizon as an international student. I am glad that I came to OSU and became a member of the Cowboy family. Go Pokes!”