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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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  • 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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