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UOG Student Represents Guam at Global Leadership Program in the Netherlands

UOG Student Represents Guam at Global Leadership Program in the Netherlands

UOG Student Represents Guam at Global Leadership Program in the Netherlands


8/15/2025
Tyra Delos Reyes, a senior business major at the University of Guam, participated in the Keith Sherin Global Leaders Study Abroad Program in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo courtesy of Robert Clark for the University of Guam
Tyra Delos Reyes, a senior business major at the University of Guam, participated in the Keith Sherin Global Leaders Study Abroad Program in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo courtesy of Robert Clark for the University of Guam
Tyra Delos Reyes, a senior business administration major at the University of Guam, takes a selfie with her fellow student leaders during pre-orientation day in New York, prior to their departure for the Keith Sherin Global Leaders Study Abroad Program. Photo courtesy of Tyra Delos Reyes
Tyra Delos Reyes, a senior business administration major at the University of Guam, takes a selfie with her fellow student leaders during pre-orientation day in New York, prior to their departure for the Keith Sherin Global Leaders Study Abroad Program. Photo courtesy of Tyra Delos Reyes
Tyra Delos Reyes, center, participates in a class discussion at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. Photo courtesy of ECHO Expertise Center for Diversity Policy
Tyra Delos Reyes, center, participates in a class discussion at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. Photo courtesy of ECHO Expertise Center for Diversity Policy 
Tyra Delos Reyes, far left, joins her classmates for a photo in front of the International Court of Justice in The Hague. Photo courtesy of Tyra Delos Reyes
Tyra Delos Reyes, far left, joins her classmates for a photo in front of the International Court of Justice in The Hague. Photo courtesy of Tyra Delos Reyes
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Tyra Delos Reyes, a University of Guam senior majoring in business administration, recently returned from a transformative global leadership program in the Netherlands, where she represented Guam and the United States as one of only 10 students selected nationwide.
Delos Reyes participated in the 2025 Keith Sherin Global Leaders Study Abroad Program, a highly selective initiative hosted by the Council for Opportunity in Education. The program brings together first-generation and low-income student leaders from across the globe to explore pressing global issues through academic coursework, cultural exchange, and policy engagement.

Held in The Hague from June 27 to July 26, the program gave students the opportunity to study at The Hague University of Applied Sciences and visit key international institutions, including the International Court of Justice and the Dutch Parliament. Delos Reyes participated in a course on peace, justice, human rights, and European Union cooperation — topics she said aligned with her aspirations in business and policy.
“As a Business Admin major, that’s the kind of thing I want to do,” she said, reflecting on her experiences engaging with changemakers and studying in a global classroom setting.

Support from UOG Programs

Her participation was made possible with support from the UOG TRIO Student Support Services program, which introduced her to the opportunity and helped her navigate the application process. The Research Corporation of the University of Guam (RCUOG) provided travel assistance through its student award program, and she secured additional funding through the U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship.

“I would like to express gratitude to the RCUOG team who ensured my journey to the Netherlands could take flight, both literally and figuratively,” Delos Reyes said. “My heartfelt appreciation goes to the UOG TRIO SSS team who have supported me throughout my college journey.” She added that from mentorship to academic opportunities, those supports helped her turn a long-held dream into reality.
Jacklyn Garote, educational specialist with TRIO SSS, said Delos Reyes showed initiative and drive from early on. “I feel like she really needed to realize how much leadership potential she has,” Garote said. “She really is a well-rounded student and super active, and I couldn't think of a better representative to go.”

Local Roots, Global View

Delos Reyes noted that while studying abroad opened her eyes to new possibilities, the foundation she built at UOG remains central to her path forward. “I think learning here in Guam, in my hometown, has connected me more to my roots,” she said. “But gaining that kind of learning from outside of the island really gave me a different perspective, opening up my mind to all the possibilities.”

About UOG TRIO SSS

The TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program at UOG, part of a national network funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Since 1983, UOG TRIO SSS has supported over 5,000 low-income, first-generation college students and students with disabilities in Micronesia in navigating the challenges of higher education and achieving their academic goals.