Global Ambassadors

Study Abroad Program(s): WFU Venice Casa Artom (Summer 2025)
Majors: Elem EDU,COM
Travel Tip: When I was abroad, I found that taking walks around whatever city you’re in is very helpful when it comes to orienting yourself with your new home. Get out and explore!

Study Abroad Program(s): Temple University Japan Campus (Fall 2023), Richter Scholarship Project (Summer 2024; 2 weeks in Japan, 1 in Hawaii), WFU Belize Short-term Spring Study Abroad (Spring 2025), CET Japan Summer (Summer 2025)
Majors: EGR,JPN
Minor: BIO
Travel Tip: Just go. Keep moving. Don’t stop and put a target on yourself that says “hey, I’m not a local and I’m lost”. It labels you as an easy target. Going anywhere will eventually lead you SOMEwhere, and you can adjust your route on the go.

Study Abroad Program(s): WFU/INSTEP Cambridge Spring 2025
Major: POL
Minors: AFS,MESA
Travel Tip: Make sure to make friends with strangers and to explore everywhere.

Study Abroad Program(s): WFU Salamanca Immersion (Fall 2024)
Major: HES
Minors: SPA,BIO,MSC
Travel Tip: Find the local authentic restaurants and cafes you love in your home city, but always look for opportunities to branch out and try new foods and experiences! Temporary discomfort and anxiety while trying new things is the best way to grow throughout your abroad experience!

Study Abroad Program(s): WFU Barcelona (Fall 2024)
Major: MBU
Travel Tip: Try as many new/unique things – foods, activities, interactions, etc. – as you possibly can.

Study Abroad Program(s): WFU London Worrell House (Fall 2024)
Major: ACC
Minor: ENT
Travel Tip: Enjoy getting to live like a local! Find the non-touristy coffee shops, restaurants, and social spots. These are cool to experience and always lend to good people watching!

Study Abroad Program(s): WFU London Worrell House (Spring 2024) and Jena Program (Summer 2023)
Majors: POL,ECN
Minor: STA
Travel Tip: Study a map of where you are going so you can navigate yourself without relying on your phone.

Study Abroad Program(s): IES Cape Town Internship (Summer 2025) and WFU London Worrell House (Fall 2025)
Majors: SOC,AAS
Minor: HPA
Travel Tip: Quick travel tip: vacuum sealed bags seem like such an unnecessary purchase but I promise they’re so worthwhile and leaves you ton of extra space in your suitcase.

Study Abroad Program(s): WFU Tours (Summer 2023) and WFU Casa Artom (Fall 2024)
Major: COM
Minors: MARCOM,DCE,FLM
Travel Tip: Don’t let any sort of discomfort hold you back from making your abroad experience transformative and everything you want it to be. For me, it was my “yes” era where I challenged myself in every way possible, and rarely declined an invite to go on an adventure or try something new!

Study Abroad Program(s): WFU Flow House (Fall 2024)
Major: CHM
Minors: REL,BIO
Travel Tip: When studying abroad, make an emphasis to visit obscure countries and destinations. Some of the best places are ones you likely wouldn’t visit directly from America. For example, the golf courses in Bulgaria are spectacular!

Study Abroad Program(s): IES Vienna (Fall 2025)
Major: ECN
Minor: COM
Travel Tip: My biggest tip is to pack LIGHT. Mobility matters and you don’t need much more than a backpack for a weekend getaway. Also, European airlines make all their money with checked bags. Bringing just a backpack makes everything a lot cheaper and allows for even more trips for the rest of the semester!

Study Abroad Program(s): WFU CBGL Kenya (Spring Short Term 2025) & WFU Casa Artom (Summer 2025)
Major: HST
Minors: SES,CPH
Travel Tip: Use maps on your phone to pin sights as you research for weekend trips or home base. That way you won’t need a set plan to really cover a lot of ground & make the most of a place!

Study Abroad Program(s): CET Japan (Summer 2024)
Major: BMB
Minor: JPN
Travel Tip: Go out of your way to meet new people! Now’s the time to explore and enjoy the passing moments to get the best experience you can.

Study Abroad Program(s): CET Beijing, China (Spring 2025)
Major: CHI
Minor: LIN
Travel Tip: Abroad requires moving your life and prized possessions to a whole other country, so it’s never too late to start packing! Start early and little by little!

Study Abroad Program(s): WFU Cuba (Summer 2023), WFU Salamanca Internship Program (Summer 2024), WFU/Syracuse Argentina Spanish Immersion (Summer 2024), WFU Chile/Spanish (Fall 2024)
Majors: HST,SPA
Minor: LAS
Travel Tip: Many foreign dictionary apps, such as SpanishDict or Linguee, work offline and can be lifesaver when Wi-Fi is spotty or nonexistent.

Study Abroad Program(s): WFU London Worrell House (Summer 2025)
Majors: POL,HST
Minor: CRW
Travel Tip: Document your journey, but live in the moment too.

Study Abroad Program(s): WFU/Venice (Spring Short-Term 2024) and WFU CBGL Kenya (Summer 2025)
Major: BIO
Minors: NEU,CHM
Travel Tip: Bring a poncho!

Study Abroad Program(s): DIS Copenhagen (Fall 2024), WFU Australia Ecology and Resource Management (Summer 2025)
Majors: MTH,BIO
Travel Tip: Don’t be afraid to go on solo adventures and meet locals!

Study Abroad Program(s): CEA CAPA San Jose: Medical Spanish and Health Sciences (Fall 2024)
Major: Undeclared
Travel Tip: When you’re abroad, start a special journal! Keep tickets, receipts, wristbands, and other little mementos alongside photos and notes. Your trip will fly by, and this will be a wonderful way to capture the memories you’ll never want to forget!

Study Abroad Program(s): WFU Venice Casa Artom (Fall 2024) and WFU Venice Casa Artom Short Term (Spring 2024)
Major: BMB
Minor: ECN
Travel Tip: For weekend trips, at least learn “hello”, “please”, and “thank you” in the local language.

Study Abroad Program(s): WFU Salamanca Neuroscience (Spring 2025)
Major: PSY
Minors: BIO,CHM
Travel Tip: Do research before you travel to a new city so you get a sense of what you want to see when you’re there. But don’t be afraid to just wander! It’s all about balance!

Study Abroad Program(s): WFU Salamanca SPA 212 (Summer 2025)
Major: Undeclared
Travel Tip: Look both ways when crossing a street!

Study Abroad Program(s): WFU Vienna Flow House (Spring 2025)
Major: BMB
Minor: CHM
Travel Tip: Take yourself on little solo adventures—learning public transport will become your best friend! Discover a favorite bakery, a quiet gallery, a cozy park, and allow a routine to grow from exploration. Immerse yourself in the language, mistakes and all, and learn as you go. Soon, the city will feel like home.

Study Abroad Program(s): WFU/Barcelona (Summer 2024) and WFU London Worrell House (Fall 2025)
Majors: PSY,THE
Minor: DCE
Travel Tip: Don’t be a stranger in your host city! Become a local – find a favorite coffee shop to frequent, go to the same grocery store, and introduce yourself to the owner of a local bookshop. There are so many nice people with incredible stories to share!

Study Abroad Program(s): WFU Ecology and Resource Management (Summer 2025)
Major: BIO
Minor: Bioethics
Travel Tip: Never be afraid to go somewhere nobody has ever been before and get outside of your comfort zone.