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32 The College of New Jersey Magazine "STUDY ABROAD IS EXPENSIVE. Receiving a scholarship made it possible for me to go to London and have a once-in- a-lifetime opportunity," says Nicholas Seretis '27 of the semester he spent away. A huge Harry Potter fan, Seretis had been fascinated with London since he was young. "It was a nerd thing," he says of his initial desire to go there. As it turned out, TCNJ's study center in London was a perfect fit for his academic pursuits, too. A finance major and a pre-law minor, Seretis was drawn to the program's international diplomacy class, which partners with the Foundation for International Education. "London is the number two city in the world for finance," he says. "The class gave me insight on global perspectives and skills that will stay with me for life." Seretis studied alongside students from across the U.S. and learned from a professor who had previously worked for a former prime minister of England. His most memorable experience was a summit meeting with the International Maritime Organization, an agency of the United Nations. "We witnessed how the diplomats all worked together," he says. "We see it on TV, but to be in that room and see how countries try to keep the peace was just incredible." Seretis says he is very grateful for the financial support that made it all a reality. "I want to go to even more places, and experience different cultures." Nicholas Seretis at Buckingham Palace Scholarships that give the world Learn more about The Campaign for TCNJ: Elevating Excellence campaign.tcnj.edu

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