Team Category: International Staff

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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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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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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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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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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Start Date October 2024 Interests Writing Poetry • Reading Novels and Essays • Listening to Music • Spending Time with Loved Ones • Creating Pinterest Boards  “My aim in life is to live a life full of passion. Studying abroad and traveling has been essential to me doing that because it has encouraged me to hear…

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Start Date August 2024 Interests Wild Swimmer • Marmite Lover • Horse Rider • Keen Skier “Travel teaches you so much about yourself and the good in others. International education is a gift, and those lucky enough to experience all that it has to offer are only better off for it. If you can, do…

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Start Date July 2024 Interests Cooking • Environmental Awareness • Curious • Reader • Philosophy Enthusiast “It takes courage to study abroad, but this immersive, multicultural experience builds self-confidence, perspective, andempathy.” Education Pilar has studied in a bilingual school for her whole life. After finishing high school, she enrolled medical school. However, she discontinued her…

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Start Date May 2024 Interests Irish History • Current Affairs • Golf • Thrift Store Shopping “I chose IFSA to work for IFSA because I want students to enjoy thesame Belfast experience I’ve experienced.” Education James holds an undergraduate degree in history and politics from Queen’s University Belfast. Travel Experience James’ journey has taken him…

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Start Date July 2024 Interests Traveler • Lifelong Learner • Dog Lover • Vegetarian • Boxing “I believe that studying abroad has the potential to expand a person’s perspective, help them develop lifelong skills, and build meaningful transnational connections.” Education Andrea earned her Bachelor of Arts in International Relations at Boston University where she specialized…

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