May 31, 2024

We are pleased to announce that two Drexel students have been awarded Freeman-ASIA scholarships to study abroad in 2024. One student was selected as an alternate. The Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA) provides grants to support American undergraduates who plan to study overseas in East or Southeast Asia. The program aims to increase the number of Americans with first-hand exposure to and understanding of Asia and its peoples and cultures.

Congratulations to our honorees! We look forward to seeing your travels!

Hui Min Chen
international business & economics ’28
Freeman-ASIA Alternate to South Korea

Hui Min is an undergraduate student majoring in International Business and Economics, passionate about global affairs and cross-cultural communication. Awarded the Gilman Scholarship and selected as an alternate for a Freeman-ASIA scholarship, she is embarking on a transformative study abroad program in South Korea to immerse herself in diverse cultures and gain a deeper global perspective. At Seoul National University, she aims to expand her expertise in her field, build a global network, and prepare for a career promoting cross-cultural understanding and addressing global challenges. She is committed to becoming a cultural ambassador and contributing positively to global collaborations, leveraging their experiences to make a meaningful impact in the world.

Hui Min has been involved in the Pennoni Honors College through the Honors Program.

Rymirah Garfield
global studies ’26
Freeman-ASIA to South Korea

Rymirah is an aspiring educator whose interests lie in educational development and policies, mentoring, teaching English, and being an academic resource. She is pursuing a global studies major with a global health and sustainability concentration, a language minor in Korean, and a DTMY English/Science certification. Her field of study revolves around international interpretation and development, globalization, public health, language acquisition, and establishing an understanding of education and the responsibilities of an educator. As a Boren and Gilman Scholar and Freeman-ASIA recipient, Rymirah will study Korean during her study abroad at Seoul National University (SNU).

Annie Jiang
management information systems ’26
Freeman-ASIA to South Korea

Annie Jiang is a first-generation college student at Drexel University pursuing a bachelor’s degree in management information systems (MIS) with minors in product design and user experience and interaction design (UXID). She has an interest in leveraging technology, design thinking, and user-centered approaches to create meaningful and intuitive experiences.

Annie is actively involved in her school community through the Pennoni Honors Program and serves as a Resident Assistant. She is also a dedicated member of Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority and ASCEND, where she has held leadership roles in both organizations.

Annie completed her first co-op at JP Morgan and Chase and her second co-op at BlackRock. With support from the Gilman and Freeman-ASIA scholarships, she will have the opportunity to study abroad at Seoul National University in the Fall of 2024.

The Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA) provides grants of up to $7000 to support American undergraduates who are planning to study overseas in East or Southeast Asia. The program's goal is to increase the number of Americans with first-hand exposure to and understanding of Asia and its peoples and cultures. From its inception in 2001, Freeman-ASIA has made study abroad in East and Southeast Asia possible for over 5,000 U.S. undergraduates from more than 600 institutions.

Want to learn more? Check out the Freeman-ASIA website or email fellowships@drexel.edu.