- Glodia Kgobe
- HUNGARY: Stipendium Hungaricum
- Szent István University, 2018-2020
This scholarship programme made me realize that the world is indeed my oyster. It provided me with an opportunity to grow in all aspects of my life in ways I could have never imagined. The experience has changed the way I view the world and I rediscovered my infinite love for South Africa in the process. I can not wait to return home and contribute to the growth of this beautiful land.
Glodia Kgobe completed her MSc degree in Agricultural Biotechnology, specializing in Plant Biotechnology, at Szent István University under the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme where she graduated Cum Laude.
During her studies she completed a Master’s thesis that looked at molecular marker-based genotyping of clones belonging to a Hungarian grapevine variety called Furmint, this work was published in the 4th National Conference of Young Biotechnologists abstract book ‘Fibok 2020’.
In 2019 Glodia participated in an international experimental learning program that aims to bridge the gap between theoretical and practical learning of international business, called X-Culture. Every semester about 5000 students from 40 countries participate in this programme and Glodia was among the 40 students selected to attend a symposium at San Antonio in Texas, USA.
Glodia is currently completing her PhD degree in Environmental Science, focusing on exploring the effect of drought on microbiome in grapevine, under the same scholarship programme. She is part of the MTA- EKE Lendűlet Environmental Microbiome research group which is where she is conducting her research work.
Believe in yourself, learn, and never stop wanting to build a better world - Mary McLeod Bethune
