My name is Tilman Monsanto and I am studying anthropology and Spanish at the University of Florida. I also have an interest in public policy, cultural awareness, and gender studies. I have hopes of continuing my education in family law and aspirations of opening a non-profit organization for at risk youth minorities. When I am not putting in hours at the library or at the local children's shelter, I enjoy putting in hours on the tennis court with the University of Florida Tennis Club, singing at philanthropic events and talent shows around campus, or relaxing by the pool with friends in the Florida heat. I hope to learn as much as I can about the Spanish language, the vibrant culture in Madrid, Spain, and challenge myself to grow as a person in a new and unfamiliar place.

Hi! My name is Diana Dinh, and I am a Psychology major and Sociology and Art double minor at Austin College. I am interested in fashion, food, art, and sleeping. This will be my first time traveling alone, but I am excited to experience Japan as a complete foreigner!

I hale from New Mexico, but after moving to Seattle for college, I couldn't be more proud to feel part of the Pacific Northwest. But a romantic longing for adventure and a pragmatic understanding of today's unsympathetic economy has brought me to a new chapter: A year abroad in Santiago, Chile. This is my South American story.

My name is Evan, I am a student at Carthage College in Kenosha, WI, and am currently a foreign exchange student studying in Berlin, Germany. I enjoy writing, reading, and photography. I meaningful experiences and I try my best to show that meaning through my work.

My name is Maggie Strode, I am an Occupational Therapy major at Ithaca College. I love traveling, and I could absolutely not live without the outdoors. I love to hike, site see, and just spend time outside. I love photography because I think a picture says a thousand words, and many times pictures capture more than words can.

My name is Micah Castle, and I am from Decatur, Georgia. I study Spanish and German at Emory University in Atlanta, and I hope to become a foreign language teacher after I graduate. The two things I love most are working with kids and traveling. I am currently studying Spanish in Salamanca, Spain, and I'm looking forward to being abroad next semester as well, working on my German in Freiburg, Germany.

I am a junior studying sociology, public health, mathematics, and leadership at the University of Minnesota. I'm passionate about music and express that passion through an all-female a cappella choir on campus. In my free time, I enjoy playing classical guitar, percussion, piano, and writing music. During every summer, I work at a summer camp in northern North Dakota; I love outdoor adventures and working with kids.

My name is Melanie Bracht and I am a junior at the University of South Carolina. I am originally from Pennsylvania, but have lived in several states in the US and abroad in China. I love to travel and have been to 29 different countries. I, however, have never been to Australia and am so excited to explore down under for a semester at the University of Sydney. I enjoy volunteering, writing, and playing tennis.