Team Type: Student Engagement

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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Start Date January 2023 Interests Avid Gardener • Aspiring Locavore • Melomaniac • Travel Enthusiast • Dad-Joke Connoisseur “International education provides opportunities for the learner to grow in personal and profound ways. I am passionate about breaking down barriers to make these opportunities available to all people.” Education Sean earned a bachelor’s degree in music…

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Start Date August 2022 Interests Runner • Musician • Amateur Chef • Cat Mom • Traveler “All periods of transformation are a little painful, but these experiences are worth it. Traveling abroad is an opportunity to challenge yourself in every aspect of life and come out with a more nuanced and compassionate worldview.” Education Kristen…

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Start Date July 2023 Interests Singer • Horror Movies • Home Stager • Mermaid • Student Advocate “The transformative experience and inner reflection that comes with studying abroad is not something you can replicate. IFSA caters to the individual student and will meet you where you are, acknowledging the diverse identities and abilities of all.…

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