Student Workers

Front Desk Graduate Assistant

Mia is a first-year Master’s student in International Education with a Bachelor’s in psychology from Texas State University. As a Third Culture Kid who has lived in seven countries, Mia has a deep appreciation for diverse cultures. Through her international school education, she had multiple opportunities to travel to different regions and countries, interacting with local communities and exploring nature, from the Middle East to Canada, and Norway to Southeast Asia. In the summer of 2023, she studied abroad in Greece, where she explored educational similarities and differences with local students. Mia enjoys interacting with people, sharing her global experiences, and helping others learn about the world. In her free time, she likes reading, binge-watching TV shows, cooking and spending time with family and friends. She is excited to be part of the OSA family and to assist others in their study abroad journeys.

Front Desk Graduate Assistant

Isabelle is a first-year Master's student in International Economic Policy, originally from Munich, Germany. She completed her Bachelor's in Business Studies near Frankfurt and then embarked on an exciting four-month journey through Australia, New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Thailand, Singapore, and Madeira. With a love for travel passed down from her parents, Isabelle has explored multiple cities whenever the opportunity arises. She loves meeting new people and immersing herself in different cultures. Outside of her studies, Isabelle loves catching up with friends, staying active with workout classes, and spending time with her dog. She's excited to be part of OSA and is eager to help other students make the most out of their study abroad experiences!

GW Exchange & STEM Study Abroad Community Ambassador

Dominic is a fourth-year undergraduate student pursuing Mechanical Engineering in the School of Engineering and Applied Science with a concentration in Aerospace Engineering. In the spring of 2023, Dominic had the wonderful experience of studying abroad at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia through GW’s student exchange program. He spent most of his time exploring beaches and admiring Australia’s natural beauty, wildlife, and subcultures. At GW, Dominic is also a peer advisor in SEASSPAN and a member of the Clark Scholars Program. He loves to pay attention to sports, film, and music in his free time. As Exchange Ambassador, Dominic is thrilled to help students prepare for an unforgettable study abroad experience!

Social Media Study Abroad Community Ambassador

Scholarships & Gilman Study Abroad Community Ambassador

Alaa is a senior in the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences majoring in Cognitive Neuroscience and minoring in Speech Language & Hearing Sciences. While having lived most of her life in Orlando, Florida, and, recently, Virginia, her desire to reconnect with her Moroccan roots spurned her on to study abroad at Al Akhawayn University for the 2024 Spring Semester. She enjoyed spending her time traveling and exploring the subcultures of various regions of Morocco from the Saharan Desert to the Middle Atlas Mountains to the northern coastlines and more. In her free time, Alaa loves to make bracelets, read a good book, build LEGO sets, and rewatch the Vampire Diaries for the hundredth time. As a SACA, she’s delighted to join the community that assisted her so much through her own study abroad experience, and she hopes to be as great of a support for other students in preparation for their future experience abroad.

Global Bachelor's Program Study Abroad Community Ambassador

Nora is currently a third year undergraduate student with a double major in International Affairs and Philosophy at the Elliott School of International Affairs and the Columbian College of Arts and Science. Through the Global Bachelor’s Program she has researched the peace process in Belfast, Northern Ireland and Santiago, Chile. For her third abroad experience she plans to go to Seoul, South Korea. In Belfast she learned about the impacts of Brexit from the owner of the most amazing hot chocolate shop. In Santiago she improved her Spanish and salsa dancing skills while exploring the breathtaking Chilean landscape. She is ecstatic to be working as a SACA, helping people get abroad in the same way she was helped. She is happy to answer questions or talk through studying abroad!