AUK Expands Global Reach Through Summer International Programs

AUK proudly highlights the success of its international programs initiatives this summer, welcoming graduate interns from abroad and sending AUK students across the globe to study and work at prestigious institutions. 

Inbound Programs 

AUK hosted Lola Ponchon and Julia Belakova, graduate students from Sciences Po Paris pursuing master’s degrees in European Affairs with a concentration in Education and Research Policy, as part of the 7-week funded Graduate Internship Program. 

During their time at AUK, Lola contributed to the Office of Student Life and the Office of International Student Programs, while Julia supported the Academic Advising Center and the Office of International Student Programs. Their work spanned student support services, academic advising, Erasmus+ partnership development, pre-arrival orientations for international students, content creation, and engagement sessions in collaboration with Campus France Kuwait. 

This program underscores the value of cross-border collaboration and reflects AUK’s commitment to fostering internationalization and mutual growth in higher education. 

Outbound Programs 

Simultaneously, AUK awarded nine scholarships to outstanding students for study abroad and international internship opportunities: 

Shatha Mutairi – Dartmouth College, USA – Internship in the Office of Web Services and Communications 
Noor Qaddoumi – Dartmouth College, USA – Internship in the Office of Web Services and Communications 
Aayah Saleh – Dartmouth College, USA – Internship in the Office of Pluralism and Leadership 
Anas Jabr – Dartmouth College, USA – Internship in the Tuck School of Business 
Tala Tolba – Dartmouth College, USA – Exchange Semester 
Fajer Jarkhi – Dartmouth College, USA – Exchange Semester 
Mariam Hassan – University of Roehampton, UK – Study Abroad Semester 
Batoul Kassem – The George Washington University, USA – Study Abroad Semester 
Sara Saab – The George Washington University, USA – Study Abroad Semester

Representing Kuwait on the international stage, these students gained invaluable academic and professional experiences while contributing meaningfully to their host universities and communities. 

Through scholarships, exchange programs, and funded internships, AUK continues to open doors for students and partners worldwide to participate in meaningful cultural exchange and professional development. These programs reaffirm AUK’s mission of preparing students to thrive in a globalized world while fostering international partnerships rooted in shared learning and growth. 

AUK Expands Global Reach Through Summer International Programs
Anas Jabr, Shatha Mutairi, Aayah Saleh, Noor Qadoumi at Dartmouth College