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  • Paola Lazcano

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    Paola Lazcano

    Start Date December 2024 Interests Bicycling • Reading • Knitting • Writing • History “Working with foreign students is a window that opens wide in both directions. Through the transmission of my culture, students can access a knowledge not only of the country they are visiting, but it generates a deep and lasting reflection on…

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  • Siobhan McNutt

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    Siobhan McNutt

    Start Date December 2024 Interests Travel • Dancing • Tea Lover • Country Music “Studying abroad has had such a significant impact on my life and inspired new avenues and careers that I didn’t even know existed beforehand! I have experienced and learned so much about culture, languages, and myself along the way. It is…

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  • Lauren Pellow

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    Lauren Pellow

    Start Date December 2024 Interests Traveler • Coffee Enthusiast • Runner • Art • Sea Swimmer “Living and studying abroad is not just an education—it’s a journey of growth, resilience, and a broader perspective of the world—something you wouldn’t receive in a classroom.” Education Lauren graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at University…

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  • Thomas Hansen

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    Thomas Hansen

    Start Date December 2024 Interests Travel • Languages • Woodworking • Nutrition • Mindfulness  “Guiding students is about giving them the best possible experience while opening their eyes to the new and exciting perspectives.” Education Born in Denmark and raised in Australia, Tom graduated from Macquarie University with a master’s in applied anthropology. Having spent…

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  • Laura López

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    Laura López

    Start Date December 2024 Interests Singing • Watching Movies • Baking • Reading Books • Traveling “One of my biggest passions is to travel and all the parts that come with it. Learning new cultures and people’s customs is so fulfilling. For that reason, I think working with people that study abroad is so fitting.”…

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  • Šejla Gahir Babić

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    Šejla Gahir Babić

    Start Date November 2024 Interests Traveling • Photography • Food • Design and Architecture • Relaxing on the Beach “For me, international education isn’t just about gaining knowledge—it’s about understanding the world in all its diversity. Every place I’ve lived and studied has shaped the way I see opportunities and challenges, and I believe that…

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  • Marek Neuman

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    Marek Neuman

    Start Date November 2024 Interests Singer and Guitarist • Prague Lover and Tour Guide • Speaker of Multiple Languages “I know it can be challenging to study abroad. My goal is to help students make this experience not easy, but easier.” Education Marek earned a master’s degree in political geography and tourism from Charles University…

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  • Lizzie Randall

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    Lizzie Randall

    Start Date October 2024 Interests Bread Baker• Rugby Player• Sports Enthusiast• Midwesterner at Heart “The best way to learn and challenge yourself is to meet new people and explore different ways of thinking. Studying abroad helped me to open my mind to all manner of opinions and outlooks, and I want to help provide a…

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  • Georgia Smith

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    Georgia Smith

    Start Date October 2024 Interests Traveler • Dog Lover • Water Sports Fan • Dim Sum Enthusiast • Reader “My own experience as an international student was truly life changing and propelled me to call another continent home for over half a decade. Working in international education allows me to empower other students to see…

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  • Kendra Roberson

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    Kendra Roberson

    Start Date October 2024 Interests Movies • Pub Quizzes • Live Music • Baking • Reading “Through international education, I’ve discovered that learning across cultures not only broadens my understanding of the world, but it enriches a sense of belonging in it. Each experience brings new considerations and perspectives actively shaping who I am and…

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