| There is no doubt that studying abroad can be a critical stepping stone on one’s path to becoming a global citizen. After living, learning and exploring in a foreign country study abroad alumni often incorporate their international experiences into their future academic, personal and professional goals. In addition to applying their experience and knowledge for their own benefit, many study abroad alumni are motivated to share their experience and encourage others to study abroad as part of their formal college education. Get Inspired! Read the following alumni profiles to see what several of our outstanding alumni have taken on since they studied abroad... Leslie Pitman - 2011 Alumna of the Year, Semester Abroad in England Emily Nagle - 2010 Alumna of the Year, Semester Abroad in Thailand Kimberly Iona - 2009 Alumni of the Year, Semester Abroad in New Zealand Shelly L. Jackson - 2008 Alumni of the Year, Semester Abroad in New Zealand Kelsey McNichols - 2007 Alumni of the Year, Internship Abroad in New Zealand Tony Miller - Teach abroad in China Zander Sandbergen - Research abroad gets published in respected physics journal Max Blumenthal - Three months travel through Southeast Asia You can also check out stories from current participants who have excelled inside and outside of the classroom in the Featured Students section. Submit Your Own Story
Let us know how studying abroad has influenced you on a daily basis and impacted your future goals and pursuits. You may be the next featured alumni profile! Contact your GlobaLinks Learning Abroad coordinator or the GlobaLinks Learning Abroad Alumni Coordinator at alumni@globalinkabroad.org to share your story with us. |