Meet Our Spring 2023 Correspondents

Hi, I'm Kim! I truly feel that traveling is important in order to gain new experiences that can be used to ensure a successful professional life and personal life.

Hi! My name is Rachel Alliker and I am a Junior Psychology major and Spanish and Honors Forum double minor at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY!

Hi everyone, my name is Paola, I use she/her and they/them pronouns, and I'm currently a third-year student studying Computer Science at Washington University in St. Louis!

My name is Emma Basco and I am originally from Sacramento, California. I am currently studying literature and writing at Sarah Lawrence College in New York.

Hi! My name is Amelia, and I’m an International Studies major at Macalester College in St Paul, Minnesota. Some of my favorite things include but are not limited to: spending time in the sunshine, making matcha, and talking to strangers in coffee shops.

My name is Reagan Kimzey, originally from Houston, Texas, now a junior at Macalester College in Saint Paul, Minnesota studying History and English. I love playing rugby and hockey, singing, baking, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

Hello! My name is Sydney Masteller and I am from Minnesota but I go to Hope College, located in Holland, Michigan! I have always loved to travel and enjoy taking photos of my adventures! I also enjoy exploring, art making, hanging out with friends, or watching movies on Netflix.

My name is Grace Porter, and I am an east coast city girl gone midwestern student. I have been to Europe before, but never for more than a few weeks. I am so beyond excited to experience life in Barcelona this spring and I would love to share my experience!

Hi! My name is Elizabeth and if there's one thing you should know about me it's that I love traveling!! You will also never see me without a camera in my hand because I love to film and take photos of my experiences!

My name is Kate Schelle and I am a junior at Penn State University. I am majoring in Public Relations, minoring in Global and International Studies, and getting a concentration in Meeting and Event Management.

My name is Caroline Sweet and I am a junior studying Communication Media Practices and International Affairs at the University of New Hampshire. I am most excited to meet new people and hear about their lives living in Spain.

Hi All! My name is Curtis Kline, I'm from New York City, and I am abroad in Barcelona this spring. I am interested in food, culture, and urban studies. In my free time I will be exploring Barcelona and Europe and am excited to share my experiences with you!

Hi! My name is Evie Goldwasser and I am a Marketing and Film Studies double major at Miami University (the one in Ohio). I am studying in Barcelona, Spain this Spring, and am immersing myself in the culture and art.

Hi! My name is Marlie Forma and I am currently a junior at the University of Wisconsin- Madison. I am majoring in Consumer Behavior and Marketplace Studies with a certificate in Entrepreneurship.

Hi! I'm Matty. I'm a junior at Georgetown University studying German and European Studies. I play the trumpet and French horn, and I love cheering on our sports teams while playing in the Pep Band.

I am a junior at the University of Michigan and am double-majoring in Environment and Communication and Media (Class of 2024). I’m from Brookeville, Maryland, and apart from writing and blogging, I love music, playing the guitar, drawing, learning, and exploring new places.

Hello :) I am Maya Flynn, and I go to the University of Washington in Seattle. I am a business major studying abroad in Berlin, Germany. I keep documentation of my life with my digital camera, which you can see at @mysfilmcam on Instagram!

Hey!! My name is Lauren and I'm a junior at the University of Washington, studying Communication with minors in Environment Studies and Business. I'm originally from San Francisco, but I've grown up traveling to Belfast, Northern Ireland my whole life to visit my huge extended...

Hi, I'm Uma! I am a junior at Case Western studying International Studies and Business Management. I am studying in Buenos Aires this spring. I am studying business while being immersed in the beautiful Argentinian culture.

Hi everyone! I'm Anvitha Miryala, and I am a sophomore majoring in Management Information Systems and minoring in Computer Science at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.

Hi! My name is JoElla and I am in my final year of studying political science and economics at the University of South Dakota, though I am originally from Washington State.

Hi there! I am obsessed with coffee, love teaching kids, meeting new people, surrouding myself with positivity, and loving everyone for who they are. I can't wait for this crazy adventure that is ahead in Cape Town and I hope you can join me in my adventure!

Kia ora! My name is Anna Marie, and I am a creative, outdoorsy individual from the Black Hills in South Dakota. This semester, I'm excited to be crossing the globe to New Zealand for some studying, tramping (hiking), eating, birding, interning, exploring and much more.

Hi, I’m Matt! I’m studying Political Science and Economics at Trinity College. I’m a writer, an urban explorer, an avid eater, and a shopping expert who’s excited to tell you all about my experience as a student here in Dublin.

Hi! My name is Claire, and I am a sophomore at Hope College studying Creative Writing and Psychology. I am a lover of words, travel, and coffee. I am excited to share my unique experiences of studying abroad in Dublin with you!

My name is Kaia and I am from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. I study Filmmaking, Creative Writing, and Psychology in New York at Sarah Lawrence College. I am a tea enthusiast, a goat-lover, and a visual storyteller.

My name is Bobby Marcinauskis and I am a Financial Economics student, at the University of Rochester. In my free time, I like to go to art galleries, journal and embroider. My friends would describe me as an 80 year-old man and a 5 year-old child trapped in a 20 year-old body.

I am a Political Science and Music double major at Wellesley College who has a passion for travel and is a total foodie! My favorite thing about studying abroad is immersing myself in another culture, and bringing these experiences back to my peers at Wellesley.

My name is Emma Stowell. I am a junior at the University of Pittsburgh, studying political science and French. I'm originally from Arlington, Virginia. I love photography, hiking, cooking, and learning languages!

Hi there! I'm from Taos, New Mexico and I go to school at Westminster College, Missouri where I major in both Environmental Science and Spanish Translation. I love studying languages, thrifting, playing videogames, and reading in my free time.

Hi everyone, I'm Emily McKerrow a Junior a Brandeis University studying Environmental Studies and Hispanic Studies. I'm participating in the Galapagos direct enrollment program through IES in spring 2023 and I'm so excited to share my journey with everyone.

I am a biology and Spanish double major who loves travel! Originally, I'm from Danville, Kentucky but I moved south to attend Wofford College last year. I enjoy any outdoor adventures and I am so excited to share my abroad experience with IES!

Jaden is a sophomore studying Sociology and Spanish at Tufts University. He loves the beach and lakes, hiking, biking, cooking, and playing video games.

Hola! I’m Adah, a Junior at NCSU studying Biology, Art, and Spanish, and you can most often find me sketching away during the late hours of the night. My current obsessions are gouache paints, Agatha Christie, watching local birds, and wandering through the absolutely gorgeous...

My name is Mariella, I'm a sophomore at Wofford college, and I'm from Atlanta, GA! I love to travel, read, write, paint, draw, play soccer, and be outdoors.

Hi! I am SooMin Hwangbo from South Korea. I study Spanish at Bryn Mawr in the US and am currently studying in Granada for a semester. I love singing (I am a verified artist on Spotify!), editing and taking videos (SooMin Hwangbo on YouTube!), cooking, and reading.

I am a third-year public health student following a pre-physician's assistant track with a minor in health promotion. My current role as a research assistant in the Department of Health Studies has piqued my interest in food insecurity and health literacy.

Hi! My name is Emma Crawford. I'm a sophomore comm studies major from Pennsylvania and Ill be studying abroad in London. I am a lifelong Swiftie, lover of coffee, and always down to try something new. I am so excited to explore London and other countries in Europe!

My name is Abby Mains and I am a Junior at Hope College in Holland, Michigan. I am studying dance and psychology and I hope to dance professionally as well as go into health and wellness/nutritional psychiatry.

My name is Lily Bulman, I am a sophomore Theatre major at the College of Wooster. I am a captain of my college's ultimate frisbee team and I am interested in photography and social media marketing.

My name is Brittany Lal. I'm currently a junior, and I'm majoring in Economics. Some of my hobbies include indulging in my culture through creating Indian art, food, music, and dance. I'm one to be described as adventurous, outgoing, humorous, and extroverted.

My name is Jacob and I am a current junior at Haverford College. I love all things related to learning about different cultures whether it be food, language, customs, etc.

My name is Steph Momanyi and I'm from Minneapolis, Minnesota. I am currently a sophomore at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, majoring in Nutrition and Global Studies as well as minoring in Chemistry.

Hello, I'm Alex! I go to Bowdoin College in Maine where I am majoring in Art History. I tend to bring my camera(s) everywhere I go, and developing film with my Dad is one of my favorite activities. I am also an avid knitter and enjoy practicing Martial Arts.

Hello! My name is Leonardo Hall, I'm a senior studying International Business and Economics at the University of Puget Sound. I'm studying abroad in Milan to study business and explore Italian culture. I love running, music, and traveling.

As a refugee, travel is something that opens up opportunities and connections for my life.

My name is Minghui Zheng and I also go by Emily. Growing up in China, I was surrounded by people who looked like me and share the same background as me. It was not until I moved to New York City that I started meeting people from different parts of the world.

Hi, I'm Emily! I'm studying abroad through IES Milan for Business Studies, but I've studied abroad before in both France and Ghana. I love traveling and trying new things, as well as taking photos wherever I go!

Hello! I'm Olivia and I'm currently a senior at the University of Missouri studying Marketing, Economics and Fashion. I have a love for all things fashion, beauty and travel related and a knack for diving head first into new experiences.

My name is Emma Garber and I am a fashion loving creative Public Relations student. I’ve had a love for photography ever since I can remember.

My name is Grace Boyan, and I'm a junior at Barnard College in New York City! I'm a Political Science and History major, but when I'm not in the classroom, I love to dance, go to concerts, and find new restaurants to try with my friends.

I have grown up in Michigan my entire life. I enjoy going to the beach, camping, shopping, and drinking coffee. I also love exploring new places.

I'm Abigail, a junior studying English and music at Macalester College, and I'll be in Milan, Italy for the spring semester. This is my first time leaving the country, and I want to share my experience as a low-income never-traveled-like-this-before student with you.

Hi, I'm Tito! I'm a proud Puerto Rican (Wepa!) studying in Santiago and Buenos Aires. My favorite activity right now is dancing- bachata, salsa, perreo, dembow, you name it. I'm also a part-time photographer, personal trainer, and business student.

My name is Grace Moyer, I am currently a junior majoring in supply chain at Penn State University in State College, PA. Photography has been one of my favorite hobbies and is my way of capturing moments to tell a story and save memories.

Hello! My name is Macks and I'm a sophomore at the University of Tennessee majoring in Neuroscience with a minor in Japanese. I love learning, hiking, reading, and playing the guitar/ukulele.

Hi, my name is Eleanor! I am majoring in French and Psychology, and I am so excited to be participating in the Nantes immersion program in order to improve my language skills and immerse myself in French culture. I love to read, cook/bake, and spend time outdoors.

Hello! My name is Sophia Barton, and I'm a sophomore at the University of Portland, though I'm originally from Indiana. (Shout Midwest folks!) I'm currently majoring in Political Science and Global Affairs and French, with a Spanish minor.

I am junior from the University of Pittsburgh studying environmental studies, public service, and sustainability. My studies are focused in international and domestic climate change policy, conservation efforts, and human rights initiatives with a focus on environmental justice.

Hey, I'm T'ea! I'm from Boston, MA. I currently go to college in NYC. I love baking, photography, drawing, learning languages, and watching Netflix/YouTube during my free time! I love going on fun adventures around the city, and finding the best restaurants to eat at.

Hi everyone, my names Xavier, i’m a sophomore at John Jay College in New York City. I love to socialize and make new friends. A hobby of mine is Astrology, where I like to learn more about myself and others.

Bonjour! My name is Anna West. I am a sophomore at the University of Missouri majoring in International Business with a French minor. I like to read, go for walks, and have a caffeine addiction fueled by my coffee shop job in my college town.

Hi everyone! My name is Zulma, I'm a third year at the University of Virginia double majoring in French and Leadership & Public Policy. In my free time, I love hiking, traveling, and trying new foods.

Hi! My name is Katie Frye, and I’m a Junior at Macalester College studying Geography, with an emphasis in Urban Studies. I’m interested in politics, health studies, anthropology, environmental studies, and social justice.

Hi! My name is Maren and I am a queer student from Minneapolis, MN! I love coffee, thrifting, and fashion <3 I am studying in Quito in Spring 2023 and I can't wait to share my travels with you.

My name is Elise Fuente and I'm a senior at the George Washington University in Washington, DC. I'm studying International Affairs with a concentration in International Development, and I have a keen interest in Latin America.

Zoe Carver is a second-year student of International Affairs and Peace Studies at the George Washington University, minoring in French and Creative Writing. She is originally from Portland, Oregon.

A rising junior hailing from the College of Wooster, I'm pursuing a double major in Anthropology and French/Francophone Studies with an accompanying double minor in MENA Studies and Statistical/Data Sciences.

Hi friends! I am so excited to be living in Rabat for the next 3 months and to share my adventures with you! I am a junior at Wofford College studying Spanish and Arabic. In my free time, I love to exercise and go out to meet new people:)

Susie Webb is a junior journalism and global studies major at UNC-Chapel Hill. She is originally from Fredericksburg, Virginia. At UNC, Susie is the data editor for her school's newspaper, The Daily Tar Heel.

My name is Tatyana Masters and I'm from Washington D.C. I can often be found with a book to read and camera on hand, looking for a new adventure or stranger to meet.

My name is Maleika Stewart I am 21 years old from Westchester County New York and I am a junior at Spelman College majoring in English and minoring in Photography.

Hey! My name is Ian and I am a junior at Ithaca College, where I major in history meaning long papers are my specialty. I play on my school's club ultimate frisbee team and we even went to the national tournament!

Ciao! I'm Noland and I'm from Manteno, IL, a small town about an hour south of Chicago. Now, I am attending The George Washington University in Washington, DC, as a sophomore, where I am studying Political Science.

Hello! I'm Daeun Kim, and Daeun means Everything is God's Grace in Korean, so I got my English name "Grace" from there. I'm from South Korea, and I'm majoring in elementary education to be a future educator :)

Hi, my name is Paige and I am studying abroad in Rome in the spring of 2023! I am a Psychology and Health, Medicine, & Society double major with a minor in marketing at Lehigh University.

Hi! My name is Adriana, but my nickname is Adri. I am currently a sophomore at California Lutheran University and I am a biology major and business minor.

Hello! My name is Klara! I'm studying sociology and the visual arts in hopes of understanding how visual language and culture are used in the creation and development of society.

My name is Kai da Luz and I am a current sophomore at Villanova University who is studying in Salamanca. I love to play volleyball and am a major foodie.

Hi! My name is Alexandra Carrillo and I am a 2nd year at my university. I am studying International Relations and Spanish with emphases in politics and security and Latin American literature. I am from the USA and México and I often travel between the two.

Josh is currently a Junior at Wofford College studying abroad in Salamanca, Spain for the 2022-2023 academic year. He is from Travelers Rest, South Carolina, and loves photography, writing, sports, the outdoors, and thrifting.

My name is Maggie and I'm from Chicago, Illinois (one of the best cities in the States in my completely unbiased opinion).

My name is Mitchell and for as long as I can remember I have loved adventuring and seeing new places. I came from a family who loved trying new things especially when it came to food.

Stella is currently a mechanical engineering student at the University of Colorado Boulder, where her goal is to always have at least one foot out of her comfort zone.

Hey! I’m Michelle Ochedzan, a junior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In my free time I love being outdoors, exploring different hiking spots, and discovering new music. I also love to travel and have a constantly growing bucket list :)

こんにちは！My name is Claudia and I am from Upstate New York! For as long as I can remember (perhaps 6th grade), my goal has been to study Japanese full time and now my ultimate goal is to live and teach in Japan after college.

I am a third year student at Penn State University park. I am half Chinese half American and I enjoy cooking/baking, the beach, swimming and running, and reading.

Hi! I'm Lily and I'm from Cape Cod, Massachusetts. I currently attend Washington and Lee University in Virginia. I'm always down for spontaneous adventures, catching sunrise/sunset, and taking pictures of food:) When I graduate college I want to renovate a van and travel the...

Hi! My name is Keelie, and I am excited to study abroad in Vienna in the Spring of 2023. I am an Anthropology major and Arts Administration minor at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY.

My name is Isabella Daltoso, and I am a senior at Pacific Lutheran University (PLU). I am a vocal performance major and a dance minor. I love all things music and opera, and I am so happy to be spending my spring semester in Vienna as part of the IES Vienna Music Program.

Hi! My name is Kaitlyn Ochs. I am a Vocal Performance and German major at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington. My favorite things to do are singing in choir, traveling, enjoying time outdoors and spending time with my family and pets.

My name is Anna Gillen and I'm from Rhode Island and I will be studying abroad in Vienna, Austria this spring! I'm a junior neuroscience major, sociology minor, and completing a global health certificate at the University of Pittsburgh.