Team Type: Student Engagement

Start Date July 2024 Interests Creative • First-Gen Student • Dog Lover “I came into college not knowing if I wanted to study abroad. I knew I wanted to take advantage of being independent and try new things. IFSA allowed me to visit another continent and such a wonderful place to make unforgettable memories!” Education…

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Start Date July 2024 Interests Language Learner • Traveler • Coffee Enthusiast • Cat Lover • Foodie “Studying abroad allows you to step into a different way of thinking, perceiving, and living. The experience let me develop myself as a person and global citizen, and I am passionate about aiding others in achieving the same!”…

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Start Date September 2023 Interests Cozy Gamer • Puzzles • Bookworm • Graphic T-Shirt Collector • Dancer “I’m a firm believer in the quote from Augustine of Hippo, ‘The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.’” Education Danielle earned an undergraduate degree at the University of Toledo, majoring…

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Start Date August 2023 Interests Hapa • Queer • Avid Bookworm • Community Creative “I traveled in Europe while the vote on Brexit was passed and personally saw the toll and reactions from this historical event. I am so excited for students to experience history in the making as they travel, just as I did.”…

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Start Date October 2015 Interests Advocate • Ally “It’s really rewarding supporting college students as they pursue international opportunities that often positively and permanently impact their lives. I’m especially passionate about ensuring studying abroad is possible for anyone who wants to thrive abroad.” Education Margaret has a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business with…

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Start Date January 2019 Interests Toddler Mom • Foodie • Avid Reader • Board Game Player “I was 10 years old when I met someone from another country for the first time —and that sparked an obsession with learning about other cultures, languages, and countries that hasn’t gone away. While the internet is amazing at…

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Start Date November 2022 Interests Educator • Language Learner • Music Lover • Ocean Obsessed • Cat Mom “Students who step outside of their comfort zone to immerse themselves in new cultures gain benefits that last a lifetime. My experiences in international education have made me a better global citizen, and I am thrilled to…

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Start Date December 2021 Interests Crafting • Watching Documentaries • Horror Movies • Trivia Games • Playing Cards “When students become globally engaged, there is a greater understanding of others’ differences and an appreciation for diversity. I wholeheartedly believe that international education is the antidote for ignorance. My experiences abroad have allowed me to learn…

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Start Date November 2022 Interests Volleyball Spiker • Language Learner • Superhero Fanatic • Movie Lover • Internationally Curious “Exploring cultures and societies outside of our own is pivotal to nurturing the curiosity of a learner. I am excited to join IFSA’s commitment to intercultural agility and enduring impact as it fosters international experiences that…

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Start Date November 2022 Interests Language Learner • Traveler • Vegetarian • Movie Lover • First-Generation College Graduate “I can confidently say that studying abroad in Morocco as a 16-year-old WOC changed my life and my subsequent experiences abroad influenced my decision to work in international education. I share IFSA’s commitment to inclusive excellence and…

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