Student Workers

Available in-office:

Fall 2026 - M-F: 9am-1pm

Josh Matushak

Front Desk Graduate Assistant

Josh is a first-year Master's student in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. He completed a Bachelor's in Psychology at Davidson College in North Carolina. He first went abroad in the fall semester of 2024 with a study abroad program in Copenhagen. Since then, he has fallen in love with travelling and exploring new cultures. He has gone to Iceland and Poland on academic trips as well as exploring countries such as Austria, Ireland, Netherlands, and Portugal on his own. In his free time, he enjoys camping, playing Ultimate Frisbee, reading, and walking around the city! Josh is passionate about exploring new ideas and ways of experiencing the world and is looking forward to helping others with their study abroad experiences.

Available in-office:

Fall 2026 - M-F: 1pm-5pm

Logan Felton

Front Desk Graduate Assistant

Logan is a second-year Master's student in International Education. She completed a Bachelor's in Anthropology at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. Logan has studied abroad in short-term programs in the Netherlands and Bosnia & Herzegovina and spent a semester studying and interning in Rome, Italy. Logan is passionate about engaging with new cultures and perspectives. Some of her most impactful travel experiences have been in Belize, Vietnam, Croatia, and Taiwan. Outside of the classroom, Logan loves reading, baking, and visiting new coffee shops and museums. Logan is a strong believer in promoting global citizenship through study abroad and cross-cultural exchange. She is excited to join the OSA team to support students in pursuing transformative study abroad experiences.

Available in-office:

Joining this Fall - check back soon

Charlie Farrell

Global Bachelor's Program Study Abroad Community Ambassador

Charlie is a fourth-year undergraduate student at the Elliott School studying International Affairs. He's a part of the combined degree program, pursuing a Master's Degree in International Development Studies while finishing his undergraduate degree this year. As a part of GW's Global Bachelor's Program, Charlie studied at NTU in Singapore, UAM in Madrid, Spain, and completed an internship at Start-Up Chile in Santiago, Chile. Charlie's favorite part of the GBP was his ability to make lifelong friends and connections around the world while being able to travel to places he had always dreamed of. Charlie looks forward to being able to help students make the most of their study abroad experience in the same way he was able to.

Available in-office:

Joining this fall - check back soon

Avanti Patwardhan

Social Media Study Abroad Community Ambassador

Avanti is a senior in The School of Media and Public Affairs, majoring in Political Communications and minoring in Sociology. She is also pursuing a Combined Degree Master’s in Media and Strategic Communications. Avanti studied abroad during the spring semester of her sophomore year (SP’25) in Santiago, Chile through the GW Chile program. By spending time with her host family and interning for a Chilean folk dance group, Avanti discovered a strong passion for languages and cultural diplomacy. She is incredibly excited to help fellow students navigate their study abroad experiences and be a resource for them every step of the way.

Outside of the classroom, Avanti’s involved with GW-TV, student theatre, and the GW Fashion Business Association. You can find her in the 5th floor SMPA TV Studio or the West Hall Blackbox Theatre!