A group of global professionals-to-be representing seven universities in Asia gathered at the Flushing YMCA and accepted their Certificates of Achievement from the 2010 Cross Cultural Internship Program (CCIP). The students were recognized for the successful completion of their seven-week internships in New York.

During this internship program, the students showed great enthusiasm, tremendous pride, dedication and teamwork.

"Students helped each other and built friendships that will last long after they return home," said Elizabeth Kay, Founder and Head of the CCIP program.

Kay praised the two students who won this year's STAR award: Yongben (Ben) Liu, a student of The Macau University of Science and Technology, and Aisha Zaman, a student of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Kay commended Ben for his drive to help others. Throughout the program, Ben always volunteered to accompany students from the subway station back to the dorm in the late evenings. Ben responded to the recognition by thanking Kay for her tireless efforts with students to soften the blow of culture shock.
After the award, Aisha suggested that students stay in touch to expand their connections, something that will prove very useful in their future careers.

Last but not least, Kay asked everyone to thank the students who interned at FUSIA. These very special students dedicated their spare time to coordinate and make sure that everything ran according to plan from the student end. In short, the FUSIA students were another vital link between the program and it's students. Their work formed the backbone of the program.