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Kande (center) just after receiving her award from UVT. Photo credit: UVT MediaHub<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dominican pride is on full display in Eastern Europe as Kande Charles, a young Dominican\u00a0scholar studying in Romania, has been awarded the distinguished Studentul Anului <\/i>(\u201cStudent of\u00a0the Year\u201d) title at the West University of Timi\u0219oara (UVT). This achievement marks a significant\u00a0milestone not only for Charles personally, but for Dominica as a whole, as she continues to excel\u00a0and represent the country on an international stage.<\/p>\n

Charles, who became the first Dominican to graduate from UVT with a bachelor’s degree in May\u00a02025, is now pursuing her master\u2019s studies at the same institution. Her recognition as Student of\u00a0the Year highlights a combination of academic excellence, leadership, and meaningful\u00a0contributions to university life. The award evaluates students not only on academic performance\u00a0but also on volunteerism, activism, and commitment to the institution\u2019s values; areas in which\u00a0she has consistently excelled.<\/p>\n

Throughout her time at UVT, Charles has played an instrumental role in supporting international\u00a0students and strengthening intercultural dialogue on campus. She has served as a coordinator\u00a0within the Peer-to-Peer Tutoring Program, assisting newcomers as they adapt to academic and\u00a0cultural life in Romania. Her efforts have helped shape major community-building initiatives\u00a0such as the Multicultural Camp, the Global Village Festival, and the creation of the now-iconic\u00a0\u201cMosaic of Nations\u201d installation, an artistic tribute to diversity permanently displayed in the\u00a0university\u2019s main hall.<\/p>\n

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In addition to her volunteer involvement, Charles has represented both UVT and Romania\u2019s\u00a0higher-education system as a Study in Romania Student Ambassador<\/i>, further promoting inclusion\u00a0and international collaboration.<\/p>\n

During her acceptance speech, Charles expressed her gratitude for the recognition and\u00a0emphasized the significance of the award for international students. \u201cI thank the deciding\u00a0committee and the university for seeing the importance of not only offering international students\u00a0a platform, but also a real chance of integrating into the UVT community,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Her award is a powerful testament to the impact Dominican students continue to make around\u00a0the world. It also serves as an inspiring reminder to young Dominicans that excellence knows no\u00a0borders.<\/p>\n

As she advances in her master\u2019s studies, the Dominican public can take pride in knowing that\u00a0one of their own is not only achieving academic success abroad but also building bridges\u00a0between cultures and strengthening the visibility of Dominican talent on the international stage.<\/p>\n

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