Study Abroad Ambassadors are Case Western Reserve University students who have returned from a study abroad program and are chosen by the Office of Education Abroad to share their experience on campus through peer advising, classroom presentations and more!
Learn about each of the Study Abroad Ambassadors below!
Study Abroad Program: Temple University Japan
Term Abroad: Fall Semester, 2022
Degree Plan: Asian Studies & Biology double major, Chemistry minor
Email: dylan.chang@case.edu
"While studying abroad in Japan, I was able to take my learnings of Japanese language and further apply it to a day-to-day basis, and I was able to learn a lot from others about the culture and their way of life. I felt as if time went so fast in a semester, as I was able to travel to so many places in Japan, along with making new friendships and bonds that I won't forget. I plan on helping others find their interest in possibly studying abroad in Japan and how to make the most of it during their time there!"
Study Abroad Program: IES Abroad Santiago, Chile
Term Abroad: Summer, 2023
Degree Plan: Spanish & Chemistry, pre-health
Email: carlos.aguilarcastaneda@case.edu
Ask Me About: Studying abroad in a Spanish Speaking Country, as a First-Generation and/or Pre-Medical student, applying to and being awarded the Gilman Scholarship.
Study Abroad Program: The Kyoto Experience - Language, Culture & Exchange
Term Abroad: May Term, 2023
Degree Plan: Computer Science
Email: zihao.ding2@case.edu
Ask me About: Studying abroad as an international student, East Asian and specifically Japanese culture
Study Abroad Programs:
- IES Abroad Paris - Marketing: Summer, 2023
- The History of London: Winter Break, 2023-24
Degree Plan: Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Email: gwendolyn.hayes@case.edu
Ask me About: Studying abroad and medical disability concerns and/or being a student-athlete, studying abroad as an aerospace and mechanical engineering double major
Study Abroad Program: Yonsei International Summer School
Term Abroad: Summer, 2023
Degree Plan: Nursing
Email: sohee.kim5@case.edu
Ask me About: Studying abroad as a nursing major, budgeting for study abroad, and/or South Korean culture
Study Abroad Program: IES Abroad Rome, Italy
Term Abroad: May Term, 2023
Degree Plan: Anthropology & Nutritional Biochem and Metabolism double major, bioethics/medical humanities minor
Email: maya.ghoul@case.edu
Ask me About: Studying abroad as a pre-health and/or bioethics student, the Middle East and short term study abroad programs
Study Abroad Program: IES Abroad Santiago
Term Abroad: Summer, 2023
Degree Plan: Neuroscience and Spanish, Chemistry minor
Email: ishita.b.patel@case.edu
Ask me About: Studying abroad in S. America and less diverse countries, language learning and/or scholarship applications
Study Abroad Programs:
- Regional and Urban Economics: May Term, 2023
- Environmental Social Work/Justice: Winter Break, 2022-23
Degree Plan: History and Economics double major, pre-law
Email: russell.low@case.edu
Ask me About: Studying abroad and graduating early, queer concerns, and/or short-term study abroad programs
Study Abroad Programs:
- Classics - Rome on Site: May Term, 2022
- Archaeological and Epigraphical Field School: Summer I, 2023
- Athens - A City in Context: Spring Break, 2023
Degree Plan: Classics and Cognitive Science
Email: jessica.stompor@case.edu
Ask me About: Studying abroad on short-term programs, archeological field experiences, Italy and/or Greece
Study Abroad Program: IES Abroad Buenos Aires
Term Abroad: Spring Semester, 2023
Degree Plan: Business Management & International Studies, pre-law
Email: uma.vishnuraman@case.edu
Ask me About: Completing an internship while studying abroad, budgeting and preparing for culture shock, studying abroad in South America and Argentina specifically
Study Abroad Program: Yonsei International Summer School
Term Abroad: Summer, 2023
Degree Plan: Nursing, psychology minor
Email: sandy.yong@case.edu
Ask me About: Studying abroad as a first generation and/or nursing student, budgeting and scholarships