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Student Workers

Luca Janssen

Available in-office:

M,W,F: 9am-1pm
T,Th: 1pm-5pm

Luca Janssen

Front Desk Graduate Assistant

Luca is a second-year graduate student in International Affairs at the Elliott School with a focus in International Security. Luca grew up in the Netherlands and has traveled to many places in Europe. His favorite travel destination so far is Prague, because of the architecture and rich history. In 2018, he decided to go ‘abroad’ for his education and come to the United States. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in international studies from Baker University in Baldwin City, KS. During his time as an undergraduate, Luca was able to intern with a local think tank and the Oxford Center for Islamic Studies to work on an interesting project related to Pakistani trade policy. In his free time, Luca likes to stay active by going for a run, a bike ride, or playing soccer. He also enjoys traveling and cooking. Luca looks forward to being your first point of contact when you are looking to transform your college experience by studying abroad!

 

Melissa Danvers

Available in-office:

M,W,F: 1pm-5pm
T,Th: 9am-1pm

Melissa Danvers

Front Desk Graduate Assistant

Melissa is a master's student in International Education passionate about facilitating international and cross-cultural experiences for youth and students. She was born and raised in London, UK, but obtained her BA in Modern Languages outside of the capital at the University of Warwick in Coventry. As an undergraduate, she studied abroad in France (Grenoble Alpes University) and Japan (Waseda University) and interned at a teacher training facility in Spain. After graduating she returned to Japan to teach English through the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program. In her free time, Melissa enjoys exploring new places, attending cultural festivals, and going for long walks. Melissa is delighted to be part of the Office for Study Abroad and looks forward to supporting you with your study abroad journey!

 

Talbot De St. Aubin

Global Bachelor's Program Study Abroad Community Ambassador

Talbot is a 4th year CCAS student majoring in Biology with a concentration in Ecology, Evolution and Environment. She is from Milwaukee, WI and has always had a passion for travel. As a member of the Global Bachelor’s Program at GW, she has studied abroad in Santiago (Chile), Rhotia (Tanzania), and Melbourne (Australia). One of her favorite memories from abroad was witnessing the Great Wildebeest Migration in the Serengeti, which she had dreamed of seeing. Although Talbot always enjoys trying something new and exploring, she also loves to do yoga and read in her leisure time. Talbot looks forward to talking with you soon and helping you with your time abroad!

 

Dominic Savarino

GW Exchange Study Abroad Community Ambassador

Dominic is a third-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!

 

Deborah Mativo

Social Media Study Abroad Community Ambassador

Deborah is a junior in the School of Business double majoring in Accounting and German. She grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, but would travel almost every summer to a new country because her parents enjoyed traveling. This sparked her love for travel and learning about different cultures. She recently came back from her time abroad in Vienna, Austria (Fall 2023), where she got to experience firsthand the Austrian culture and use her German speaking skills. At GW, Deborah is on the board of the Inter-varsity Christian Fellowship and is a part of REmix. In her free time she likes to bake (especially cakes), read, and host movie nights for her friends. She is thrilled to be a SACA this semester and help people in the same way she was helped when applying to study abroad. Come visit her and ask questions!

 

 

Annette Chu

Scholarship Study Abroad Community Ambassador

Annette is a senior at the School of Business majoring in Marketing and minoring in Economics. She spent the Spring 2023 semester studying at King’s College London. Her favorite memories from studying abroad include watching King Charles’s coronation live in London, attending the GW George Talks Business event in the Winston Churchill War Rooms, and seeing the annual Gemini Boat Races between Oxford and Cambridge on the River Thames. When Annette is not busy traversing through different school buildings on campus, she is on a mission to find the best coffee and pastries in DC. Being an international student herself, Annette can’t wait to support other students looking to study abroad internationally!