{"id":7174,"date":"2026-10-20T09:06:06","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T09:06:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/globetrotters\/?p=7174"},"modified":"2026-10-20T09:06:06","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T09:06:06","slug":"meet-the-go-ambassador-2026-27-zaria-sharif","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/globetrotters\/meet-the-go-ambassador-2026-27-zaria-sharif\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the GO Ambassador 2026\/27 – Zaria Sharif"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Studying at the University of Florida’s College of Liberal arts and Sciences was the biggest step I’ve ever taken, having lived in Cardiff my entire life before this year. It pushed me academically, personally, and professionally in ways I didn’t fully expect. A typical day involved attending lectures and seminars across a mix of modules, including U.S. Wildlife Law, International Relations and Spanish. Alongside my law modules, I studied subjects that weren\u2019t available at my home university. This meant constantly moving between different legal frameworks, subject areas and even languages.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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What surprised you the most about your host country\/programme\/time abroad?
\n<\/strong>What surprised me most was how much the university shaped everyday life in Florida, and how much it offered students. Campus pride was everywhere, from the campanile lit up in school colours at night to a stadium packed with tens of thousands of fans on game day. There was also a constant stream of free events, talks, guest speakers and social activities, so there was always a way to get involved, meet people and learn something new outside the classroom. I was also amazed by how diverse the community was. I met students from a huge range of backgrounds, cultures and career paths, and that made every conversation, seminar and event a chance to see things from a different perspective.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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What I miss most is game days at the Swamp, along with the community and culture that came with them. On most days, Gainesville feels like a university community, full of students heading to class, studying and getting on with campus life. But the build-up to game day changes the whole town. As the week goes on, the excitement grows, people talking about the match, and a buzz that builds right up to kick-off. On game day itself, everyone comes together to support the Gators, from current students to alumni, families and fans of every generation, all cheering as one. Standing in a packed stadium with tens of thousands of people, all sharing the same excitement, was unlike anything I\u2019d experienced at home.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\nA bit about you!<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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What\u2019s something you\u2019re passionate about outside of your studies?
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If you could live anywhere in the world for a year (a dream destination)<\/i>, where would it be\u2014and why?
\n<\/strong>New York , since I visited last December I’ve been yearning to go back since<\/p>\n

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Reflections and Advice<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Describe your global experience in three words<\/strong><\/strong>
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