Team Category: International Staff

Start Date April 2026 Interests Book worm • Musical lover • Pro gamer • Dog mum “Study abroad was my first time truly trying to make it on my own, and the skills I learned and life lessons I encountered during that experience could not be replicated anywhere else. International education is a unique, once-in-a-lifetime…

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Start Date August 2025 Interests Music • Reading • Board Game Enthusiast “Studying abroad has given me many homes across the world. I’ve built connections to secondary friends and family that I can reach out to across three continents.” Education Elise has a Bachelor’s degree from Willamette University in Psychology, Japanese Studies, and Data Science.…

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Start Date April 2026 Interests Art • Theatre • Learning about the world • X “In the world through which I travel, I am endlessly creating myself.” -Frantz Fanon, Black Skin, White Masks Education Mars recently graduated from Birkbeck, University of London, with an MSc in International Relations. They previously completed an undergraduate degree in History…

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Start Date December 2025 Interests Travel • Sport • Current affairs • History • Film “Through my work with IFSA, I see first-hand how studying abroad gives students the chance to rethink, reconnect, and see the world differently.” Education Ben holds an undergraduate degree in History from Newcastle University, where he completed his dissertation on…

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Start Date April 2026 Interests Travel • Food • Books • Music • Movement “I am so thankful to my 20-year-old self for choosing to move to Germany for a year of study in my third year of university. It truly shaped my future and how I live my life today. It’s wonderful to now…

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Start Date March 2026 Interests Passion for fantasy books • Bookworm • TV series addicted • Sea lover • Cat person “Studying abroad allowed me to connect with different cultures, explore new places, and see the world from new perspectives. Most importantly, it helped me better understand myself and grow into the person I am…

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Start Date June 2025 Interests Travel • Food lover • Contemporary dance • Snowboarding • Content creator “Once you experience life abroad, your vision of the world expands forever.” Education After exploring different career paths, Alejandra found her true passion in Business Management. She complemented her degree with a minor in Marketing, strengthening her skills…

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Start Date January 2026 Interests Boomer beats • Political podcasts • Dessertarianism • Short story anthologies • Closing his daily fitness ring in creative ways “My educator instincts often take the lead in my role as director.  Drawing on my art history background, I strive to heighten my study abroad students’ visual literacy, equipping them…

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Start Date February 2026 Interests Auteur cinema • Ping pong • Analog photography • Volleyball • Literature “I really enjoy encouraging people who come here to discover Catalan culture and Barcelona’s rich heritage, because whenever I travel, I like to discover the city through the eyes of the people who live there.” Education Carla graduated with a degree in Audiovisual Communication from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona.   Travel Experience…

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Start Date February 2026 Interests Language enthusiast • Avid reader • Cultural explorer • Foodie • Runner “Study abroad changed the trajectory of my career path and I am so grateful to work in a field that helps others experience this impactful moment.” Education Heidi holds a bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts with a minor…

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