12/16/2025
✨ Alumni Spotlight | Fall 2025 Scholar Recipient ✨
Chanelle Jones Ahmed, a Fall 2025 World at Hand Scholar Recipient, studied abroad in Cuba on her first international trip; an experience that became a powerful moment of growth, reflection, and connection. Immersed in daily life, she lived with host families, shared meals, navigated new rhythms, and engaged with Cuban culture beyond the classroom. From dance circles to meaningful conversations, the experience taught her the importance of slowing down, being present, and embracing the unfamiliar.
This journey pushed Chanelle to step outside her comfort zone, strengthening her confidence, gratitude, and global perspective. It reinforced that some of the most impactful learning happens through community, curiosity, and lived experience.
Chanelle’s story reflects the mission of World at Hand: breaking down financial and systemic barriers so students can access transformative global learning opportunities. By investing in students, World at Hand helps open doors to possibility, confidence, and lifelong impact.
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