Cornel Ghiuruton is 20 years old and has three younger siblings who live at home. His family is supported solely by his father’s salary. Cornel is attending the Ovidius University of Constanta and is enrolled in a five-year program in Mechanical Engineering. He was awarded a scholarship in 2001 and is specializing in the study of shipping and harbor-related mechanics. He recently wrote to us:

“I have chosen this course of study because I love technical things and I love anything technical. I finished my first year with a lot of new knowledge and found it very interesting. I got good marks on my exams, and I am determined to go on with my studies. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your help. With your support and my determination, I hope that I will be able to complete my studies. I have big plans for my future, and I hope that I will be able to bring them to fruition when I get my degree…”

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