Student Workers

Front Desk Graduate Assistant

Mia is a second-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. In spring 2025, Mia participated in GSEHD's Short-Term Abroad Program, International Exchange Research Project: Visiting Delegation to Spain. 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 second-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!

Global Bachelor's Program: Study Abroad Community Ambassador

Michelle is a fourth-year undergraduate CCAS student majoring in Criminal Justice with minors in Psychology and Chinese. She is a part of the Global Bachelor's Program which has given her the opportunity to study abroad two times, once in Singapore and once in Madrid, and have an internship abroad over the summer in Taiwan. She was specifically a part of an exchange program in Singapore and in the GW Madrid program. From this past spring semester abroad in Madrid, living with her host family was a big highlight from the experience. From this living situation, she had the opportunity to eat many local foods, learn about the culture, history, society, etc., of Madrid from a first-hand perspective, and got to fully immerse herself in the local language. As a SACA, Michelle is very excited to share her many perspectives and experiences of being abroad with prospective students in order to make them feel more confident, comfortable, and informed. She can't wait to meet with everyone!

Social Media: Study Abroad Community Ambassador

Kiana Roman is a senior majoring in creative writing and minoring in journalism & mass communication, and women's, gender, and sexuality studies. She studied abroad at Queen Mary University of London, in England for the Fall of 2024. During her time abroad, she studied poetry, comedy writing, children's storytelling, and the works of Jane Austen. Her time abroad has fueled her to inspire more GW students to study abroad to expand their academic experiences by partaking in numerous study abroad information panels. Roman is also the Co-Founder and President of GW's student-run organization Poetic Justices which works to combine themes and elements of social justice with poetry. She hopes to inspire GW students to study abroad and explore new experiences as a member of the Office for Study Abroad!

Scholarships: Study Abroad Community Ambassador

Lina is a senior at the Elliott School, majoring in International Affairs with a minor in Korean Language and Literature. Originally from Casablanca, Morocco, she grew up in a multicultural environment that sparked her love of languages and exploring different cultures. In fall 2024, she studied abroad in Seoul, South Korea, as a Gilman International Scholarship recipient. While abroad, she participated in the U.S. Embassy’s LEX Exchange Program and volunteered with Reach the World, where she shared her experiences in Korea with K–12 classrooms through weekly blogs. Her semester in Seoul was filled with unforgettable memories, including improving her Korean language skills, visiting new cities, and making friends from around the world who made her time abroad so special. In her free time, Lina enjoys reading, going to cafes, spending time with her family, and watching K-dramas. She is so excited to join the OSA team and help other students discover the excitement and growth that come with studying abroad!

GW Exchanges & SEAS: Study Abroad Community Ambassador

Ilinca Hirtopanu is a CS and Math major in SEAS. She studied abroad at UNSW in Sydney, Australia. A highlight of her time abroad was getting her advanced diving certification on the Great Barrier Reef. She's looking forward to helping other students pursue the same incredible experience that she was able to!