diversity ambassador

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A journey of culture, connection, and growth in Jordan

Thursday, November 2, 2023
"The internship was valuable to my professional development because it solidified my understanding of the pre-health field by allowing me to gain practical experience shadowing physicians, networking with professionals and sharpening my skills for a successful career in healthcare."
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Have a disability? You still deserve to study abroad while feeling safe and comfortable!

Monday, October 30, 2023
"Before traveling to Greece, I had heard that it was not as mobility-friendly as America, which made me nervous, but while that was true, I never felt unsafe or like I was unable to do things... The entire experience instead made me so much more confident in what I am capable of accomplishing."
Josephine Geiger Lee

Connecting Shakespeare to my multiracial background in the heart of London

Friday, October 20, 2023
"Now, whenever I read Shakespeare, I get a new point of connection. They aren’t stories for other people now; they can be stories for me."
Ethan Snee

How soccer taught me about cultural awareness in Rome

Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Ethan Snee, communications and linguistics double major, shares insights from his study abroad experience in Italy.
Orion Little

Exploring different cultures and perspectives: my semester abroad in Uruguay

Tuesday, October 10, 2023
"In this strange intersection between all my identities, particularly my indigenous one, in a country with as equally varied perspectives on their own indigenous population, allowed me a glimpse into the difficulties faced in representation all across the Americas."
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Gaining independence as a first-generation student through study abroad

Monday, October 2, 2023
"This opportunity allowed me to learn how to flourish on my own and gave me amazing experiences visiting places I have always dreamed of going."
Kaitlyn Dwyer in front of an ancient building with columns in Greece

Why you shouldn’t let a disability keep you from studying abroad

Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Kaitlyn Dwyer, a Diversity Ambassador Scholarship recipient, shares her experience studying abroad in Greece.
Faith Benson

First-generation student Faith Benson rekindled passion for learning after studying abroad in India

Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Faith Benson, a Diversity Ambassador Scholarship recipient, participated in a study abroad program in India in winter 2022-23.
Daijonna Glee

Studying abroad in London helped Daijonna Glee better understand her identity

Friday, April 14, 2023
Daijonna Glee (business student with a minor in Korean studies), a Diversity Ambassador Scholarship recipient, participated in International Business in London in winter 2022.
Ben Dent

Ben Dent feels more open and genuine retuning from London study abroad experience

Thursday, April 13, 2023
Ben Dent (finance major), a Diversity Ambassador Scholarship recipient, participated in International Business in London in winter 2022.
Angelina at Merlion Park

Angelina Evans reflects on representing Americans in Singapore

Thursday, April 13, 2023
Angelina Evans (computer science and geography double-major), a Diversity Ambassador Scholarship recipient, participated in the CIEE Open Campus Singapore in fall 2022.
Angela with friend

Angela Pandit achieved goals beyond language through study abroad in Spain

Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Angela Pandit (finance major and Spanish minor), a Diversity Ambassador Scholarship recipient, participated in the IES Barcelona program in fall 2022.