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  • Paige Rogers

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    Paige Rogers

    Start Date April 2025 Interests Hot Yoga Enthusiast • Bottom-Up Thinker • Hiking and Walking • More Alfred than Batman “Working across borders has taught me that equity has to be designed into systems from the start. When done thoughtfully, operations and compliance can make organisations more inclusive, more humane, and more just. It starts…

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  • Taylor Lenze

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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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  • Ruka Hussain

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    Ruka Hussain

    Start Date January 2025 Interests History • Books • Doomscrolling • Videogames “The best way to live life surely is with curiosity.” Education Ruka completed undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in history at the University of Oxford, specializing in the history of science, nature, and popular visual and literary cultures in the 19th century. Travel Experience…

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  • Natalie Wiertel

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    Natalie Wiertel

    Start Date February 2025 Interests Sailing • Fantasy Literature • Asian Cuisine • International Cruising • Sci-Fi Movies • Long Walks • Mejkuns “I’ve always had a passion for education and traveling; the IFSA student experience combines both. I hope to contribute to the students’ journey and academic development, helping them succeed and be their…

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  • Stephanie Northrop

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    Stephanie Northrop

    Start Date January 2025 Interests Avid Hiker • Urbanist • Learner • Singer • Women’s Soccer Enthusiast “Living abroad has brought me so much joy and confidence, and it’s an experience I’m passionate about bringing to other students.” Education Stephanie holds a bachelor’s degree in psychological science from Pomona College and is currently working on…

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  • Aitana Zaldívar Del Castillo

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    Aitana Zaldívar Del Castillo

    Start Date February 2025 Interests Internationalist • Writer • Social Causes • Red Cross Volunteer “For me, the most important part of life is having challenging, new experiences that shape you as a person. Studying abroad is one of those things that will forever change how you view the world and yourself.” Education Aitana earned…

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  • Srijaa Kundu

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    Srijaa Kundu

    Start Date January 2025 Interests Dancer • Choreographer • Facilitator • Enthnochoreologist “As a dancer and researcher, I have experienced firsthand how transformative international education can be. I hope to support others in navigating their own journeys—embracing new cultures, building connections, and finding a sense of belonging in unfamiliar places.” Education Srijaa holds a master’s…

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  • Anastasiya Sizova

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    Anastasiya Sizova

    Start Date February 2025 Interests Coaching • Sports • Nature Lover • Traveling • Events “I firmly believe that international education is a fundamental experience for young people. While it can be challenging at times, it offers immense rewards—broadening one’s perspective on life. We gain so much by learning from other people, cultures, and mindsets.…

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  • Fay Jurriaanse

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    Fay Jurriaanse

    Start Date January 2025 Interests Creative Writing • Reading • Musicals “Studying abroad is a daunting, but infinitely rewarding experience that I believe should be available to anyone who wishes to become more acquainted with themselves and the world around them.” Education Fay graduated from Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh in July 2024. She received…

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  • Madison Rolls, Ph.D.

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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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