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Mars Idowu
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Start Date April 2026 Interests Art • Theatre • Learning about the world • X “In the world through which I travel, I am endlessly creating myself.” -Frantz Fanon, Black Skin, White Masks Education Mars recently graduated from Birkbeck, University of London, with an MSc in International Relations. They previously completed an undergraduate degree in History…
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James Illingworth, Ph.D.
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Start Date August 2023 Interests Bookworm • Francophile • Linguist • Foodie “I know first hand how enriching intercultural, immersive experiences can be. It is a joy to come to work every day to help facilitate those kinds of life changing experiences for our students.” Education James obtained his undergraduate and master’s degrees in French…
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Wayne James, Ph.D.
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Start Date September 2022 Interests Working with Students • Travel • Movies • Culinary Arts • Reading About History Education Wayne has a bachelor’s degree in Foreign Languages, Spanish and French, a Master of Science in Industrial Relations and Management, and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in International Business/Relations. Wayne holds Doctoral of Arts in…
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Tilak Jayatilake
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Start Date January 2007 Interests Anthropological Research • Traveling • Cartoon • Cricket • Cooking “I have been helping American students for more than 25 years with resident visas, housing, food, health and safety, and academic research. It’s a job that requires finding creative solutions every day, but it is a pleasure to see the…
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Ady Jeřábková
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Start Date November 2023 Interests Fun • Good Friend • Truthful • Unapologetically Real “Anything can be eaten with enough ketchup.” Education Grammar school was dedicated to living languages where Ady also fell in love with biology. She proceeded to study physiology at Faculty of Science at Charles University, but changed to the School of…
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Levester (LJ) Johnson, Ed.D.
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Biography Dr. Levester “LJ” Johnson joined Illinois State University in 2016 as vice president for the Division of Student Affairs. He began his career at Butler University as assistant dean of students and associate dean of student affairs, ultimately serving as Vice President for Student Affairs. He was responsible for overseeing Butler’s residence life and…
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Danielle Jones
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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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Fay Jurriaanse
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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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James Luke Kabanek
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Start Date February 2025 Interests Health and Fitness • Dog Dad • Outdoors • Avid Reader • Texas Longhorn Football Fan “Growing up I did not travel much outside of the United States but I was always fascinated with the different cultures and people I would meet and the stories they could tell. My hope…
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Christine Karenev
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Start Date October 2025 Interests Amateur Baker • Cinephile • Avid Reader • Cat Lady • Big fan of Halloween “I have a deep conviction in the transformative power of living, studying, and working abroad. I’ve been fortunate to share meals and experiences with people from all over the world, and I truly believe that…
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