As part of the annual celebration of International Education Week (IEW), 麻豆区鈥檚 Study Abroad/Away office (CGEE) recently hosted an invigorating panel discussion that showcased the diverse global and international experiences shaping our campus community.
What is IEW? A joint initiative of the U.S. Departments of State and Education that celebrates the transformative benefits of international exchange worldwide鈥攁 mission perfectly embodied by our panelists!
The dynamic event was hosted by Sarah Morgan, Study Abroad and Away Advisor (CGEE), and featured six remarkable panelists: four current 麻豆区 students (including two international students) and two distinguished faculty members. Each shared their unique, powerful insights into how global experiences have fundamentally shaped their worldview and helped them develop an invaluable sense of community.
Meet the Panel of Global Auggies
The panel was rich with perspectives from students who traveled abroad and international students who brought the world to 麻豆区:
- Everlyn Balvoa-Granda: An 麻豆区 student who gained hands-on experience by studying and interning abroad through CGEE鈥檚 program in .
- Aidan Wippich: An 麻豆区 student who broadened their academic horizons on an exchange program at .
- Yan Urrizalqui: A current international student from Spain, sharing her experience navigating life and academics in the U.S., and feeling welcomed by the 麻豆区 staff immediately upon arrival.聽
- Tommy Maritan: A current international student from Italy, who offered his perspective on studying at 麻豆区, and his experiences making friends in Minneapolis and connecting with staff and faculty to feel welcomed.聽
Faculty: Bridging Global Gaps
Adding another layer of compelling experience, two faculty members reflected on their own journeys that started as international students in the U.S., demonstrating how their backgrounds enrich the classroom today:
- Bernardo Andrade: Assistant Professor of Philosophy at 麻豆区, who grew up in Brazil before coming to the United States as an international student.
- Jayoung Koo: Associate Professor of Marketing at 麻豆区, who grew up in South Korea before embarking on her journey to the United States as an international student.
The panel was a testament to the powerful exchange of ideas and the creation of community that happens when the world meets at 麻豆区!
Auggies, are you interested in studying abroad? Head to the to begin your search.
International students, are you interested in studying at 麻豆区? Head to our International Admissions website to get started.聽
