Search results for: “summer”
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Madison Rolls, Ph.D.
Start Date January 2025 Interests Avid Wordle-er • Jeopardy Fan • Board Game Enthusiast • Traveler • Perpetual Language Student “The simultaneously magical and heartbreaking part of studying abroad is that one never does return the same as when they left. Watching students transform into more empowered, resilient, and independent versions of themselves during their…
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Taylor Lenze
Start Date February 2025 Interests Language Learner • Mountain Biker • Climber and Boulderer • Painter “Studying abroad was lifechanging for me, and I want to help others to have that experience of personal growth, learning, and excitement!” Education Taylor holds a Bachelor of Art in Education and English Literature from the University of Michigan,…
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Logan Beck
Start Date April 2023 Interests Book Lover • Euchre player • Will Shamelessly Cut a Rug “Whether domestic or abroad, every instance of travel—going to a new place and sharing time with its people—will widen your eyes and shatter your preconceived notions of a place (whether you knew you had them or not). Travel increases…
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Nicole Desjardins Gowdy
Biography Nicole Desjardins Gowdy is the Senior Director of International and Domestic Programs at Pomona College in Claremont, California. In this role, she oversees outbound study away in 71 programs in 38 countries, including five programs administered by Pomona College. Approximately half of Pomona College students participate in study away. Nicole’s work at Pomona College is inspired and informed by…
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Madison Burda
Start Date November 2025 Interests Amateur Birder • Nature Photographer • Language and Culture Enthusiast • Passion for Soccer • Aspiring DJ “Studying abroad with IFSA was the best decision I’ve ever made because it gave me so many incredible experiences and friends around the world. Now, I am excited to help fellow students chase…
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Tyler D’Andrea
Start Date September 2022 Interests Animal Lover • Yogi • Consensus Leader • Problem Solver “My entire life and professional philosophy boils down to one word: KISS (Keep It Simple, Silly).” Education Tyler studied foreign languages at the University of Florida (Go Gators!), and has lived and studied abroad in Germany, Russia, and China. Travel…
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Yashita Thota
Start Date August 2025 Interests Eating • Reading • Strolling • Napping “Devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning.” -Morrie Schwartz Education Yashita obtained her undergraduate and master’s degrees in Psychology from New York University. Travel Experience Growing…
